Binocular

[Johndepro]

If I am going to buy a binocular, what should I be looking for for a beginner. John

[orly_andico]

something optically good but lightweight and durable.

don't go cheap like with those green-lensed ones. but don't go too expensive either.

the Nikon Action Extreme 8x40 or 10x50 are good choices.

Note - Action Extreme - there is also the Nikon Action which is lower-end and of lower quality.

if money is no object there's the Canon 10x42L IS binoculars..

[Gary]

Try to borrow this book and read it: Stargazing with Binoculars

[Johndepro]

something optically good but lightweight and durable.

don't go cheap like with those green-lensed ones. but don't go too expensive either.

the Nikon Action Extreme 8x40 or 10x50 are good choices.

Note - Action Extreme - there is also the Nikon Action which is lower-end and of lower quality.

if money is no object there's the Canon 10x42L IS binoculars..

Alright thanks

[antares2063]

Size of bino : 7 x50 or 10 x 50 binos are good choices, anything with __ x 80 or above are too heavy and cant be handheld steadily. Need tripod to mount them to use comfortably.

Coatings: Some binoculars come with too much reflective coatings (when u look at the front lens and you see yourself reflected back like a mirror) Like orly mentioned those lens look bright red or bright green..

These binos arent really suited for astro/stargazing use as you want as much light to transmit through the glass objectives and into your eyes. Source for those from our local astro dealers will be a better choice.

[Johndepro]

Size of bino : 7 x50 or 10 x 50 binos are good choices, anything with __ x 80 or above are too heavy and cant be handheld steadily. Need tripod to mount them to use comfortably.

Coatings: Some binoculars come with too much reflective coatings (when u look at the front lens and you see yourself reflected back like a mirror) Like orly mentioned those lens look bright red or bright green..

These binos arent really suited for astro/stargazing use as you want as much light to transmit through the glass objectives and into your eyes. Source for those from our local astro dealers will be a better choice.

Thank you

[Gary]

IIRC, you mentioned about upgrading your telescope to see planets in another thread. Do take note you will not be able to see a lot planetary details with small/medium size handheld binoculars.

[Clifford60]

Go to this website http://www.bigbinoculars.com/faq.htm#4, there are FAQ for binoculars, you can learn more from it

Most important, don't buy "ruby" coated bino, its optic performance is bad, the objective looks reddish and seeing through it, the image is greenish.

[bornfree]

i am a happy owner of a Vixen Apex Pro 8x42. Sure it is on a pricey side for its size, but the view it provide is good. now i carry it almost everywhere i go. i tried my friend's Celestron upclose 10x50. it is also a very good bino to start with.

[Johndepro]

IIRC, you mentioned about upgrading your telescope to see planets in another thread. Do take note you will not be able to see a lot planetary details with small/medium size handheld binoculars.

Oh Okay, I don't think I will be upgrading until when I learn more astronomy and mentioned that to go to more events to try different scopes, anyways thank you