Most unusual use for binoculars? (1 Viewer)

[Troubador]

Which nudibranch species were they?

Will PM you

Lee

 

[Patudo]

Finding Trout in freshwater streams.

Fish spotting is a time honoured use for binoculars: though I haven't used mine to observe trout, I can imagine that a good hatch on a productive trout stream/river would provide some wonderful observations. When targeting tuna binoculars are almost as vital as rod and reel. The times I've observed yellowfin leaping in pursuit of flying fish and giant bluefin surface-feeding have been as dramatic and exciting as any birdwatching I've ever done.

 

[Maljunulo]

Fish spotting is a time honoured use for binoculars: though I haven't used mine to observe trout, I can imagine that a good hatch on a productive trout stream/river would provide some wonderful observations. When targeting tuna binoculars are almost as vital as rod and reel. The times I've observed yellowfin leaping in pursuit of flying fish and giant bluefin surface-feeding have been as dramatic and exciting as any birdwatching I've ever done.

I have found flying fish a challenge to pick up and follow from a cruise-ship balcony in 10X, but neat when you find one before it plops back into the water. I never got a chance to try it with a wider-field 8X.

 

[LucaPCP]

Looking at my dogs from across the living room... it started as a way to test different binos but now I like it... weird I know, but they are some pretty dogs!

Some people have big houses ;-)

 

[elkcub]

My home has several libraries with hundreds of books and 33 rpm records on shelving from floor to ceiling (10'). When locating a book or record I routinely use my Papillio II 6.5x21 to read the small printing on the spines. Hunting down a hidden book/record is remarkably easier than with the naked eye.

I also use the Papillio in antique shops and flea markets to scan items in the back of display cases. It's an invaluable companion.

Ed

 

[edwincjones]

seeing more detail in art works

edj

 

[Farnboro John]

Fire starting! (Camping, temporarily misplaced matches, I'm not an arsonist!)

John

 

[wllmspd]

Slightly painfull - I’ve used the papilio for helping me extract a bit of glass that I got stuck in my foot… worked perfectly, very good close focus.

Peter

 

[Foss]

Binocular soccer anyone?

 

[GeorgeL]

I use them to see if my garden hose is discharging gray water to irrigate my bamboo grove way down at the corner of my back yard.

 

[ZDHart]

I will choose the compact UVHD+ 8x32 for an upcoming Eric Johnson concert in my neck of the woods.

 

[Pinewood]

Seeing details on murals.

Stay safe,
Arthur