I am a bow hunter and my eyes get tired after glassing longer than 15 minutes at a time. I want a good set of bino's for the next season. What can I look for in a set that will indicate the amount of strain that is put on your eyes when looking through them for long periods at a time?
2007-02-24 09:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by Barbo 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It sounds like you are using a pair of binoculars that have poor resolution. You may want to consider purchasing another pair of binoculars. I hope the following will help you find a good pair.
First some words about optics and their quality. The quality of a pair of Binoculars is directly related to their cost. A $300 pair are generally better than a $50 pair. You can spend up to $2000 or more for a pair of Swarovski binoculars if you want. You should choose a pair with the greatest resolution you can afford.
Second, how do you test a pair before you buy? I pasted a link that has resolution test charts for optics. The link is listed in the source listing below. I personally like the chart in figure I-3. It is the 1951 USAF test chart. Where ever you purchase a pair of binoculars either use the chart similar to the one in the link below. A retailer that knows what they are doing should even have a chart similar to the ones in the link below.
I would recommend going to a retailer that offers a wide assortment of optics. A professional camera store that also sells binoculars or a large sporting goods store like Cabelas or Bass Pro are ideal.
Good luck!
2007-02-24 15:36:05 · answer #1 · answered by recki78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do get a yellow filter even then your will still get tired at the same time practice with them. Or put a dot on a fan or ceiling fan turn it on low, do that every other or second day and follow it for 4 or 5 minutes after awhile you'll be able to spot for longer amounts of time.
2007-02-24 10:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Rambo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clarity and brightness of the optics play a HUGE role in eye strain, the clearer and brighter the optics are, the less eye strain, combined with a wide field of view and long eye relief, you have the perfect pair of bino's, if you find them, how about letting the rest of us know :)
2007-02-24 11:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to set the focus feature to match both eyes to the binoculars. Adjust the fixed side to be in focus for that eye. Then focus the adjustable side at the eyepiece.
2007-02-24 15:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by Turk_56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i called my cousin for you. he hunts, and he says that he has a pair called "Zhumell Long Eye Relief". he told me they were really good and that he has no problem staring through them for long periods of time. but then again, i imagine staring through anything like that has got to put strain on you to some degree... maybe that model helps in a way i guess. check it out see if you like it. hope this helps.
2007-02-24 09:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Forock 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try using a yellow filter on the ones you have . yellow is easer on the eyes
2007-02-24 09:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look at something you really like
2007-02-24 09:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋