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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    On most of my local outings I take a 10x25 binocular that weighs only 12 ounces. I have 12x50 that I use when distances are going to be greater and 20x60 that are for astro use. My 8x42 are the least often used ones and I plan to sell or donate them.
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    The 10x and 12x binoculars work for me when I can extend the eyecups and rest the binocular against my eye sockets to steady them. I also find this minimizes the amount of stray light coming in and so special eye shields are not needed for the most part. The field of view varies greatly...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    With my 73 year old eyes I need 10x to have adequate detail for ID with many bird species. I have 10x25, 10x32, 10x43, and 12x50 binoculars that I use. The 25% increase in image magnification far outweighs any advantages of a 8x binocular for use on land. On a boat a 7x50 is preferred although...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    My wife only likes 8x binoculars but I prefer 10x and 12x ones. If I can brace the binos against my eye sockets a little bit it helps a good deal. I do this even with 7x and 8x ones. For me 10x is the minimum magnification as they provide better visibility for details, especially on small...
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