Binoculars – Overview

The Background Binoculars are optical tools that consist of two barrel chambers with a pair of prisms inside, having an objective lens and an eyepiece. The prisms are for the reflection and lengthening of the light, while the objective lenses, are for magnifying and enhancing images due to stereoscopic vision. History Just like every other…

Binoculars – The Basics

Those who are new usually often rush to buy the first telescope they see in a departmental store, this is rightly understandable. All nice pictures of celestial bodies seen in magazines or in books have this effect on majority of the people. Unfortunately, the experience usually turns out to be different from what was assumed…

How To Use Central Focusing (CF) Binoculars

There are two available types of binoculars, according to how they focus: The CF (Central Focusing) and IF (Individual Focusing) binoculars. As soon as you know how to properly use binoculars, you can experience the full viewing excitement. Getting the knowledge on a few simple procedures will ensure your enjoyment. Nomenclature of Central Focusing Binoculars…

Bushnell Elite E2 7 x 26 Custom Compact Binoculars Review

Bushnell Elite E2 7 x 26 Custom Compact Binoculars Review

This little compact binocular was first introduced to the world back in the 1960s and was certified good enough to be used by the NASA’s Gemini program which ran from 1962 to 1966. The binocular gives you high performance in a small package. It can be easily slipped into your pocket, purse or backpack. This…

How To Use Individual Focusing (IF) Binoculars

Knowing how to use binoculars can be an exciting experience indeed. Having an understanding of a few simple procedures will ensure enjoyment. Binoculars are available in two types, according to their focusing: The central Focusing CF and the Individual Focusing IF. Here we will be looking at the Individual Focusing Binoculars and how to use…