Recommendation: Ideal binoculars for ornithology - bird identification, bird species, native birds, ornithology, even insect observation
The BirdwatchingA good birdwatching telescope rewards you with excellent image brilliance and colour fidelity! " More info is one of the most important areas of application for binoculars. Ornithologists or amateur birdwatchers lurk in nature and try to get pretty and, above all, rare birds in front of their binoculars. Once you have a beautiful bird with its fantastic colours in front of your LensWhen we talk about the objective lens of binoculars, we mean the front lens. The front lens is the foremost lens of the objective. " More info 4 properties must be right:
- Resolution of the binoculars - image sharpness
- Colour reproduction - absolutely true to life
- Brightness in coordination with the colour rendering
- Reasonable, pleasant Edge sharpnessFor technical reasons, image sharpness decreases from the centre of the image to the edge with every lens (due to the shape of the lens). " More info - a little edge sharpness corresponds to the nature of the eye
- as large as possible Field of visionThe size of the field of view indicates the width of the terrain that can be observed through the binoculars at a distance of 1000 metres. " More info to experience the whole picture spatially
Special requirements of ornithologists for bird identification and bird watching
The following is also required:
Binoculars handiness
On the "Picture hunt" for birds it is very important that you have the binoculars quickly to hand and that they are not bulky. It is best if they can be gripped easily with one hand.
The situation is different if the Binoculars with thread on tripod and makes continuous observations. Then a weight of 1.6 kg, for example, does not matter. For all freehand observations, we recommend a maximum weight of 900 grams.
Flexibility and focussing travel of the adjustment wheel
With the Birdwatching you have to pan back and forth a lot. Birds are almost always on the move. You have to Then frequently refocus the imageas the distance also changes frequently. With binoculars, it is therefore important that the focussing can always be adjusted very finely and, above all, without play. It is also very important that the focussing wheel does not have to be turned for too long to get the "fast image" in focus. This is best tested directly on the binoculars. It is important that the "Focusing speed of the rotation" is matched to the rotational resistance.
The magnification has a direct effect on the Binoculars focusing from: Binoculars with 7x magnification need to be focussed less often than 12x binoculars.
Binoculars image quality for birdwatching
The most important thing in birdwatching is image sharpness coupled with colour rendition!
Only if the Colours of the feathers can recognise them as they really are, it's fun. Highest quality RemunerationWith the help of a simple coating, this loss of light transmission (transmission loss) is reduced to 1.5%, for example. This already increases the amount of light that reaches your eyes to around 80%. " More info from PrismsLenses have the property of imaging objects upside down and laterally inverted - therefore the image must be rotated again. " More info and LensesThe use of aspherical lenses leads to a reduction in the overall length of the binoculars and in some cases to a significant reduction in weight. " More info are unavoidable. In the case of roof edge glazing, this means that the prisms must have a Variety of dielectric layers must have. Only binoculars with PorroBinoculars with porro prisms are the real universal binoculars, are inexpensive and offer brighter images with higher contrast. " More info Prisms can do without them - but the small field of view prevents many people from using such binoculars for birdwatching.
Recommended binoculars for birdwatching
For birdwatching, we recommend at least a 10x EnlargementThe magnification of a binocular model is perhaps the most misunderstood feature. High magnification can be useful! " More info and a 42 mm lens.
General binocular comparison and suitability according to objective lens diameter
Luminous intensity | Lens | Utilisation |
low | 25mm | Lightweight and small pocket binoculars Ideal for normal lighting conditions |
medium | 30mm, 32mm | Small all-round binoculars Ideal until the early morning TwilightFor night glasses, which are ideal for sitting game and as sow glasses, the light intensity is the most important feature. " More info |
medium higher | 42mm, 45mm | All-round binoculars Ideal until (late) dusk |
high | 50mm, 56mm, 60mm | Heavier night glasses for astronomy, for low light conditions, in the evening and at night |
Comparison of binoculars and suitability by magnification
Magnification | medium |
7x, 8x, 8.5x, 10x, 10.5x | Binoculars for sport, nature observation, astronomy, travel, ornithology, safari, observation General scope for selection: Small and handy with low light intensity or high light intensity with normal size and weight |
Magnification | high |
12x, 15x | Binoculars for birdwatching, nature observation, safari, security, surveillance or border protection |