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Old 05-06-2021, 06:48 AM
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You’ll need more than 7 power binoculars to get the “reach” you’re looking for. Be aware that higher power binoculars, particularly if you don’t choose (and pay for) the larger lenses that your eyes look into, are very difficult to use without so much shaking that you’ll hardly be able to keep your focus on the subject. Try a 10-power and you’ll begin to see the difficulty I’m describing. For more money, Canon makes binoculars that correct for that vibration. They’re not cheap, but if you anticipate lots of time bird-watching from your lanai, they may be worth the investment.
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