Sunagor 30-160x70 BCF Mega Zoom Binoculars with Case

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You might think it'd be a matter of picking the binoculars with the largest magnification, but in practicality, it limits your field of view, which can make things harder to spot.

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They're also designed to prevent fogging from the inside due to nitrogen filling and are waterproof according to IPX7 standards, meaning they can stay submerged in water for up to 30 minutes. Nikon has saved on manufacturing costs where it counts, but offers a good magnification for beginners. These Bak-4 roof prism-type binos are also waterproof, fully multi-coated to improve light transmission, and offer a shock-resistant rubber and polycarbonate build, along with the peace of mind of a lifetime warranty. If portability is less important to you and you're looking for something more heavy-duty, you can check out our guides to the best binoculars and best telescopes. A 10 x 25 monocular can still give you great views of distant objects in good light, but may sometimes struggle early in the morning or on an overcast day.

Nikon has saved on manufacturing costs where it counts, mainly in the accessories that these binoculars ship with, but has retained the high-quality optics that I expect to see in a Nikon product. It’s even a little weird to use, with the main tube extending outwards from the inner tube with the eye-cup to change the focus and the focal length. They come in an aluminium case and boast a Porro-prism individual-eyepiece focusing design covered with a thin rubber armour.

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If you can afford to pay a little more for the best compact binoculars, consider the Minox X-Lite 8x26 — they are considerably more affordable than the company's alternative X-Active range but still boast high performance and excellent build quality.

Still, marine binoculars often have individual adjustments for each eye – these will be better adapted to their owners, and don't need readjusting once set up, making them good for low light. Digital Camera World is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.