Tom Bombadil
Tender of Forests
I know there have to be more like me out there.
My Interpupillary Distance (IPD) is 74mm. This is a real curse when it comes to selecting a binocular. More than half of the binoculars on the market have a max IPD of less than 74.
Things are getting better. I am finding more 74+ max IPDs in recent years. Some going to 75.
It can be very frustrating when researching binos, reading reviews, finding a good deal, and then learning that this particular bino is unusable. Some manufacturers don't spec max IPD, others aren't careful about their measurements, I've tested a few with a spec of 74 which didn't open wide enough for me.
I envy people with IPDs in the 60s, where they never have to worry about this. At least mine aren't something like 76, which is very, very difficult to find.
My Interpupillary Distance (IPD) is 74mm. This is a real curse when it comes to selecting a binocular. More than half of the binoculars on the market have a max IPD of less than 74.
Things are getting better. I am finding more 74+ max IPDs in recent years. Some going to 75.
It can be very frustrating when researching binos, reading reviews, finding a good deal, and then learning that this particular bino is unusable. Some manufacturers don't spec max IPD, others aren't careful about their measurements, I've tested a few with a spec of 74 which didn't open wide enough for me.
I envy people with IPDs in the 60s, where they never have to worry about this. At least mine aren't something like 76, which is very, very difficult to find.