Marine Binoculars

Marine binoculars

Marine binoculars may look similar than any other binoculars, save for its main application – at sea. One important detail in marine binoculars is they would be used in unsteady platforms such as on a boat. Thus, image steadiness is a vital concern for easy observation.

How to choose marine binoculars? First, understand what the two sets of binocular labels mean. In a binocular label 7x50, for example, 7 is the magnification power which means the number of times an object will be magnified as seen through the eye piece. The second set of number is the diameter of the objective lens (the lens at the forefront). The bigger the diameter lens, the brighter and more precise an image will appear.

Because of the nature of its use, in general, marine binoculars don't require very high magnification powers unless they are featured with stabilizers, which commonly cost over $1000. The reason behind is high magnification powers magnify the shakes as well. Thus, a 7x magnification is adequate for a marine binocular than a 10x magnification.

Marine Binoculars
The Steiner Commander V 7x50 can deliver 96% light transmission with combined military specifications: waterproof and shock resistant. Steiner boasts of its 3D vision in this model that can bring in clear views even in low light with the application of Bak-4 prisms. It comes in with or without a compass. Both models have eye relief of 22mm and a 385 ft. at 1000 yards field of view.

Fujinon Techno Stabi Binocular 14x40 is one of those marine binoculars that provide steadiness despite having a high magnification power using a couple of direct drive motors adjusted by piezo vibration sensors that allows steady viewing even on a bouncing boat. It is featured with LED status indicator and polycarbonate housing. This product weighs 48.0 oz and costs $1,199.95. A good choice if you're not short of budget.

The Bushnell Marine 7x50 Binoculars with Rangefinder and Illuminated Compass are also indispensable gears for birds and wildlife enthusiasts, big time hunters, or those who simply want to enjoy viewing nature. It feature Bak-4 prisms, multi-coated optics, and objective lenses coated to protect against UV-rays. Like any other 7x50, you can use this bino from dusk till dawn. Price: $219.99.

The latest model from Oberwerk is the 8x40 Mariner Series Binoculars aside from marine applications are also ideal for observing wildlife or celestial bodies, hunting, surveillance or anything that need the observer to be at a distance. These models minimize light scattering and reflections because its fully broadband multi-coated air-to-glass lens surfaces. Field of view for these marine binoculars is 145m at 1000 meters. Price is $159.00.