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Hi can somene explain the difference in magnification say between swarovski binoculars and their scopes please, thanks for any help, jerry

Jerrythesnake said:

Hi can somene explain the difference in magnification say between swarovski binoculars and their scopes please, thanks for any help, jerry

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Hi Jerry,

Are you asking about the higher magnification of scopes compared to the lower magnification of binoculars? If so, that is due to the fact that most bins are used hand-held. The 7x to 10x range is the best compromise between magnification and sufficient stability. Most scopes are tripod mounted so they aren't subject to the stability issues that come from more magnification.

Mike

The lower mag of the binoculars will offer a wider field of view compared to the high mag of the spotting scope.

Paul.

Essentially a function of focal length.Recall playing with magnifying lens,moving in towards and away subject.Much the same.Various prism designs bend light to modify focal length in bins.Eye pieces finish it off.Focal length determines how wide the field of view is also.Then we get into convex/concave shape of elements and grouping of,how it relates to collimation of light and magnification.But then we have start talking some really crazy numbers and physics and stuff.Rather be birding would we not.Tubes in spotting and tele(scopes) start off with long focal lengths,usually better or higher magnification also narrow field of view.Still,generally a function of focal length.
X used to define magnification with bins follows as.... unaided eyes see at 1x
so 8x means view is 8 times as great as with unaided eyes.