The general rule of thumb is, unless you are a private investigator, to avoid purchasing a pair of binoculars with a magnification greater then 10X’s. Magnification over ten tends to cause the binoculars to loose some of the image’s crispness. Binoculars that have lenses that are coated with red, are designed to enhance the image. Scan the Internet, there are hundreds of binocular dealers on-line, these dealers typically offer the lowest prices. The best plan is to get to know an on-line binocular dealer. Start asking questions, start researching binoculars, keep a list of pros and cons of different binoculars that are in your price range. After you have selected a few pairs that sound promising, drive to a binocular dealer and try out each of the pairs you have selected. Make sure the binoculars are comfortable and you understand how they function. If you wear glasses, make sure they are on when you are trying out binoculars.
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