Bushnell Falcon
Choosing a set of binoculars?
I am trying to get back into birding again and need a good set of binoculars. I’ll be using them for field identification as well as backyard birding. I use to have an old set of 8x40s which I loved, but lost.
I am looking at getting a Bushnell® 10×50 Falcon™ Binoculars which is said to weight 27oz.
I am a beginner – intermediate birder. Is this a good fit?
The reason I am asking about this particular pair is I can get them for free using reward points. Just want to know if its worth spending those points on.
Not a bad fit but have you considered or looked at binoculars with zoom magnification? Available in many configurations, such as 7 to15 power, 10 to 22 power, 8 to 24 power, etc.
With these, you would first locate the bird on the lower power setting, then “zoom in” by moving a small lever or adjusting a small knob to a higher magnification setting.
These types are available in all sizes, weight ranges, and price ranges.
If you go to a reputable dealer, ask them if you can take them outside to check the real clarity of the lenses before purchasing. Naturally, they would send a store associate with you! The artifical lighting in a store setting does not always give you a true feel on how the binocular’s lenses actually gather light.
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