Beautiful! Where is that?
North shore of Long Island New YorkBeautiful! Where is that?
Great spot for a pair of 10s, 12s, or even 15s!North shore of Long Island New York
I use all of those since I can see for miles…..but I keep going back to 7x for its relaxing views and they remain steady even if it’s windy out.Great spot for a pair of 10s, 12s, or even 15s!
Some may not think a 7x would be enjoyable with such expansive views that you have, so it's interesting to hear your view on that. I agree that the 7x (UVHD+ 7x42, in my case) provides a fantastic viewing experience.I use all of those since I can see for miles…..but I keep going back to 7x for its relaxing views and they remain steady even if it’s windy out.
Some may not think a 7x would be enjoyable with such expansive views that you have, so it's interesting to hear your view on that. I agree that the 7x (UVHD+ 7x42, in my case) provides a fantastic viewing experience.
This is one of the best posts I have ever read here.First thing I learned is that you can have all the magnification in the world but atmospheric conditions and comfortable exit pupils really limits you to around 20-30x.….and regardless of magnification anything beyond 2 miles isn’t worth observing Unless it’s a very big object like a cargo ship.
the next thing I learned is that one eye spotting scope observing gives you a headache after while and puts to much strain on your body when observing for a long time. It was at this point that two eye views is the way to go while enjoying the coastline
since I also learned that two miles is the limit of observing. I have found 15/16x binoculars can scout that area well and a 20-30x scope was no longer necessary. This might be different for others who want more detail. But for me it worked.
After making the switch to two eyed viewing. I realized setting up a tripod, making numerous adjustments, and moving the tripod around was limiting my fun. I absolutely love the freedom of handholding my binoculars and is easier to keep up with any action that might be going on
I can handhold 12x pretty well. But eventually the shakes would settle in, making observing uncomfortable, 10x was better but not much. 8x are wonderful and if you never experienced 7x you would think they are the best handholding binoculars. But since I have 7x. Every time I use them, I never get tired of looking through them and I always feel RELAXED. …..Relaxed is the key word, I want a relaxed experience to wind down from a full days work. So I tend to grab 7x more then any other magnification. When I want to see more detail, I grab the others, but I never feel satisfied with the larger magnification due to the shakes. So once again, I go back to 7x and feel like I’m missing nothing
7x might limit my view to a mile or so, but that’s ok. I rather have the better overall experience. Plus astronomers know shakes kill details. So sometimes you can see more with 7x
Like Ferrari always said when someone said another car was faster. Ferrari would respond “Their cars are not about the numbers”
Indeed... it's easy to think that more magnification is always better. For me, it isn't, always.I learned a lot over the years. I always had 7x since my childhood. But when I moved here with miles and miles of shoreline to observe. The magnification bug hit me. I bought multiple binoculars and scopes up to 78x to see what worked best
First thing I learned is that you can have all the magnification in the world but atmospheric conditions and comfortable exit pupils really limits you to around 20-30x.….and regardless of magnification anything beyond 2 miles isn’t worth observing Unless it’s a very big object like a cargo ship.
the next thing I learned is that one eye spotting scope observing gives you a headache after while and puts to much strain on your body when observing for a long time. It was at this point that two eye views is the way to go while enjoying the coastline
since I also learned that two miles is the limit of observing. I have found 15/16x binoculars can scout that area well and a 20-30x scope was no longer necessary. This might be different for others who want more detail. But for me it worked.
After making the switch to two eyed viewing. I realized setting up a tripod, making numerous adjustments, and moving the tripod around was limiting my fun. I absolutely love the freedom of handholding my binoculars and is easier to keep up with any action that might be going on
I can handhold 12x pretty well. But eventually the shakes would settle in, making observing uncomfortable, 10x was better but not much. 8x are wonderful and if you never experienced 7x you would think they are the best handholding binoculars. But since I have 7x. Every time I use them, I never get tired of looking through them and I always feel RELAXED. …..Relaxed is the key word, I want a relaxed experience to wind down from a full days work. So I tend to grab 7x more then any other magnification. When I want to see more detail, I grab the others, but I never feel satisfied with the larger magnification due to the shakes. So once again, I go back to 7x and feel like I’m missing nothing
7x might limit my view to a mile or so, but that’s ok. I rather have the better overall experience. Plus astronomers know shakes kill details. So sometimes you can see more with 7x
Like Ferrari always said when someone said another car was faster. Ferrari would respond “Ferrari’s are not about the numbers”
Wise words indeed.I learned a lot over the years. I always had 7x since my childhood. But when I moved here with miles and miles of shoreline to observe. The magnification bug hit me. I bought multiple binoculars and scopes up to 78x to see what worked best
First thing I learned is that you can have all the magnification in the world but atmospheric conditions and comfortable exit pupils really limits you to around 20-30x.….and regardless of magnification anything beyond 2 miles isn’t worth observing Unless it’s a very big object like a cargo ship.
the next thing I learned is that one eye spotting scope observing gives you a headache after while and puts to much strain on your body when observing for a long time. It was at this point that two eye views is the way to go while enjoying the coastline
since I also learned that two miles is the limit of observing. I have found 15/16x binoculars can scout that area well and a 20-30x scope was no longer necessary. This might be different for others who want more detail. But for me it worked.
After making the switch to two eyed viewing. I realized setting up a tripod, making numerous adjustments, and moving the tripod around was limiting my fun. I absolutely love the freedom of handholding my binoculars and is easier to keep up with any action that might be going on
I can handhold 12x pretty well. But eventually the shakes would settle in, making observing uncomfortable, 10x was better but not much. 8x are wonderful and if you never experienced 7x you would think they are the best handholding binoculars. But since I have 7x. Every time I use them, I never get tired of looking through them and I always feel RELAXED. …..Relaxed is the key word, I want a relaxed experience to wind down from a full days work. So I tend to grab 7x more then any other magnification. When I want to see more detail, I grab the others, but I never feel satisfied with the larger magnification due to the shakes. So once again, I go back to 7x and feel like I’m missing nothing
7x might limit my view to a mile or so, but that’s ok. I rather have the better overall experience. Plus astronomers know shakes kill details. So sometimes you can see more with 7x
Like Ferrari always said when someone said another car was faster. Ferrari would respond “Ferrari’s are not about the numbers”
Nice, Tom!Where I bird. Not out back window, but not too far. Richmond Bay Trail, salt marsh and open bay. Last pic is Golden Gate bridge. Japan is just behind... Maybe folks can see why 10X??
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Tom... California is a magical place and offers some of the most wonderful geography anyone could ask for. I enjoyed growing up there and living there for over four decades. These days, aside from the amazing geography, I don't miss what's going on there.Don, as we've chatted, I've spent time in AZ, have very fond memories of what to me is a rather exotic place. I truly dig your photos and the AZ critters, you captured so well. (you do need a rattlesnake though). Im no photographer. My photos do not compare to yours. Still, looking at my own, Im reminded why this place makes me smile, what the Bay and marsh looks like filled with waterfowl during migration, and am looking forward to October.