Single Lens Binoculars
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 ROSS LONDON WORKING Brass Micrometer10in Sextant 12in  US $156.95
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 New Trinocular 40x 1000x Darkfield Compound Microscope US $483.86
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 New 10x25 Digital Camera Binocular CMOS Sensor USB DT01 US $71.45
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 Hensoldt Zeiss 8x30 binoculars german army TOP original german quality US $159.00
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 Wildlife in Your Garden US $5.50
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 Donegan New OptiVisor Headband Magnifier 25X Magnification US $54.99
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 Azden 31HT Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter NEW US $112.97
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 Azden 325ULH Dual Channel Portable Wireless Microphone System NEW US $769.97
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 HANDICAP LITTLE GIRL COCK EYE US $9.99
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 New Binocular Microscope 40x 2000x w Phase Contrast US $1,033.64
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 Leica Summicron M Aspherical 28 mm 28 mm F 20 Lens US $2,850.00
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Donegan OptiVISOR
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Carl Zeiss Optical Inc Lens Pre-Moistened Tissues
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540 Ct - Zeiss Lens Cleaning Cloths for Cameras, Microscopes, Glasses (6 Pack) Pre-moistened
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B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating
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Pelican 1510-004-110 Case with Padded Dividers, Black
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Binoculars Old and New
Binoculars Old and New
Every time I take to the field lately, I find myself thinking of the differences between the gear I once carried and that which I carry today. Suffice it to say, those differences are substantial.
My first binoculars were a gift my father gave me when I was a boy. Dad was career Navy, and on one of his voyages to the South Pacific he procured these binoculars. That alone keeps me from disposing of them. They occupy a space of honor on my top shelf, though there are some in the house who think that I should “get rid of the darn things”. I understand that sentiment somewhat as those binoculars are not the only ones. I have a collection, small but none-the-less apparent.
The binoculars are Manons 7 x 50. They have porro prisms and coated lenses. How extensively they are coated, I do not know. When Dad gave them to me, I didn’t know enough to care about those things. I just knew that I could see things in the distance and the field of view (another term unknown to me at that time) was great. In fact, the field of view, 383 feet at 1000 yards, was perhaps the single reason I carried them for so long.
But the size and weight are the issues, 7.25 inches by 8 inches and more than 2 pounds. I learned early that I could steady them by leaning them on the side of a tree. Holding them free hand was challenging.
Today’s binoculars are so much better in so many ways. The Audubon Equinox HP is smaller, 5.8 inches by 5.1 inches and weighs only 23.6 ounces. To top that, the magnification is a full power higher (8x) and the objective lens is smaller (42mm), but the field of view is comparable at 336 feet at 1000 yards. The Stokes DLS 8 x 42 has a field of view of 383 feet (same as those old Manons) but are 5.5 inches by 4.875 inches and only weigh 26 ounces. Both of these newer binoculars are using the more modern optical technology, roof prisms.
About the Author
Roy Smallwood is the owner of Kingbirdfeeders.com. Roy began this enterprise after a 26 year career as a teacher of science. His love and enjoyment of the outdoors and birding in particular is the impetus for the company. He is an active member of the Central Texas Audubon Society. He encourages everyone to participate and enjoy birding whether in the backyard or in the field. Visit www.kingbirdfeeders.com for , binoculars and spotting scopes and happy birding!
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