The 3 Main Designs (Styles) of Compact Binoculars & Which is Best for You & Your Needs
In a category of binoculars where size really does matter, you only need to look around to see that not all compact binoculars are created equal and this is especially true when you take into account the different body and chassis designs.
So in this video, I take you through the three main designs of compacts and discuss their relative merits as well as shortcomings to help you decide which compact binocular is best for your specific needs and budget.
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I recently bought Nikon eatables 8×25
Sir, how can we know or detect, a fake brand binocular? Thank you. Hope you discuss this in the future.
Help! After reviewing your video I decided to buy the Steiner Wildlife XP 8×24 binoculars They have been discontinued. What do you suggest for replacement?
I recently bought the Vortex Diamondback 8×32 binoculars. We bought these for viewing mostly indoor live events. We like these but, my wife wants a binocular with an even wider linear field of view. The options seem very limited for this. I would appreciate any suggestions or opinions or experience that anyone can give on this type of binocular. Thanks.
Small Porroprism Binoculars seem to be rare, but Pentax as a nice collection.. So I got the small UP 8*21, and I love it.. It is tiny, great image quality and looks totally cool 😀
Amazing valuable information!
Hye. I am very in love with many of your videos! however, i am in a tight badget. can you suggest me under $50/€50/£50 of binocular?
as you say. better have one as a starter 😂
I just bought the steiner ultrasharp safari 8×22
I have steiner ultrasharp safari 8×22 .AMAZING
nice video, lots of information. I'm looking to purchase a compact binocular and i figured all start on you tube. I know very little about them. I eventually want to start getting back to wilderness. Thanks for the info. I have alot of research still to do. Glad i found your channel.
Porro all the way.
Very informative and helpful. Well I ended up buying the Steiners, I was bird watching today and couldn't figure out why my $25 binoculars were not only blurry but fogging up! Now I know….Thanks!!
Excellent video! Thank you very much! I especially enjoyed the technical explanations on cost and effect tradeoff. With online shopping, it is harder to compare binoculars for optical performance. Far too often the metric used for comparison tend to be price, dimension, weight, field of view, magnification. I really appreciate the fact that you have gone beyond those easy metrics and talked about the details so many overlook!
Thanks!
Anyone know the name of the binoculars that Jason is holding at 0:36 ??? 🦧
What about Nikon trailblazer?
The Kowa Bd blows that Vanquish and Steiner away.
I was trying to purchase the Steiner wildlife 8 x 24 binoculars, but B&H and multiple other places say that Steiner has stopped making that model now. What do you recommend in it's place. I occasionally wear glasses, so a decent eye relief is desirable. Thanks.
Hi sir
Please tell me
What is better
8 by 21
Or 10 by 25…please
It seems as if all the compact steiner bins are the same. I have a pair of steiner ultras harp 8×22 which look exactly the same as those wildlife 8×24. They are brilliant but have started to get blurry towards the edges, do you have any thoughts on why.
looking for a pair of binoculars for bird watching / general wildlife. Would either the 10×26 vanquish or the 10×32 raptor be well suited, or would you recommend me going for a 10×42 sized pair instead ?
Thank you! Very clear and excellent information on the compact binoculars.
Loving all your videos! I'm looking at getting some binoculars to use in my hammock at night to look at the sky. I've been using some cheap 8x21s and am looking to upgrading. Still cant decide. The world of binoculars is something I haven't really jumped into before. But I'm enjoying your vids and I'm sure they'll help me decide! Keep up the great vids!
Great review thanks!👍
What about the Leupold BX-1 rogue? Versus the Vortex Vanquish.
Thanks. I do wish that your desk was lighter in color, and that your background was less cluttered. It is hard for me to fully see the product in front of you. Maybe some additional “frontal lighting” would help.
Great video. Depends on how much money we have. In most cases, with small binoculars we have a narrowed choice. I think Best to buy is a porro design, 8 or 7×25, and fully multy coated BAK4…allways! Others is waste of money.
Nice presentation.