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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BobinKy" data-source="post: 1741906" data-attributes="member: 58027">For distance viewing, I think giant binoculars (15x70 and larger) are better for viewing over lengthy periods of time--less strain on the eyes. Although using an eye patch over one eye does seem to help somewhat with viewing at the scope for lengthy periods of time.Another advantage of giant binoculars is they tend to be porro prism binoculars that deliver 3-D views, which scopes do not provide.As mentioned previously, there are many giant binocular reviews over at the Cloudy Nights Binocular forum. You can also get some opinions of giant binoculars at the 24hourcampfire optics forum.As for me, I like both giant binoculars and spotting scopes....BobKentucky, USA</blockquote>