Binoculars are actually two telescopes placed side by side so a viewer can see through them with both eyes. Binoculars magnify the image of a distant object so that it looks much closer than it actually is.
There is a great difference in price, comparing a telescope and binoculars. The Nikon range of compact binoculars is extensive and will have a pair to suit your needs. Many binoculars have eyepieces that fold in and out.
Remember you get what you pay for, so ensure you buy a good quality pair to prevent disappointment in the field. Generally, if the objective lens is 50 mm then it is considered to be a large binocular; if it is 42 mm, it is full size; if it is 32 mm, it is a mid size. If the lens cloth is not a one-time use variety, it should be cleaned lightly and thoroughly before each use and should be kept in a clean and dust-free bag.
More magnification always means less field-of-view. Some of the binoculars have a greater close up focus capability. They can be extended or retracted as needed.
Binoculars should last for many years to come. Binoculars that have built in digital cameras are becoming increasingly popular among photographers, bird-hunters and those spies we mentioned earlier.
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