Re: [Maine-birds] Re: binoculars query

I would second that thought.  I think the extra full field clarity of more expensive binocs will mean little to those who have little experience.  I fell the most important feature to look for is fit. I happen to have a narrow PD (distance between pupils) of 59mm. Many binoculars just barely fold close enough for me.  Kids heads are smaller.

Here is some info from http://blog.myeyewear2go.com/

• Average pupillary distance for an adult is between 54-68mm, with acceptable measurement deviations generally falling in between 48mm and 73mm.
• The range for children is approximately 41-55mm.
• The large majority (95 percentile) of adult males in the USA have a pupillary distance of 70mm while a small minority (5 percentile) measure 55mm.
• The range for adult females in the USA is between 65mm and 53mm.

On Jun 9, 2017, at 5:49 AM, segela@colby.edu wrote:

Bushnell 7x35 at Amazon. $33.99 with free shipping. I've used them for years.

On Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 3:15:27 PM UTC-4, Julia Hanauer wrote:

I have some grant money and want to buy binoculars for a birding club at school. After googling around, I discovered Vanguard Spirit XF 8 x 42 binoculars. They're pretty highly rated for beginners, which would meet my kids' needs. Does anyone have these? Like them? Dislike them?

I am also considering a couple of pairs of Nikon Monarch 8 x 42s like my own -- partly because they're good and partly because of Nikon's lifetime warranty.

I'd appreciate any feedback about binoculars for an elementary birding club.

Thanks.

Julia

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