The Binocular Advisor
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by Michael and Diane Porter
  Answers to questions from real people with real questions about how to choose a binocular.
Situation: Is there a smaller, mid-sized binocular that works well with glasses? For a reasonable price, I mean?
 Advice: The Celestron Noble 8x32 had the best eye relief of all the moderately-priced, mid-sized binoculars we tested. And it has quality optics.
Good mid-sized binoculars like this have much to recommend them. When you travel, you're likely to take it along. A larger binocular might get left at home because it's too big and too heavy.
Another thing. Many people with small or delicate hands find the mid-sized binocular more comfortable than a full-sized model. This 32mm Celestron is also good for children who are interested enough in birding to deserve a serious binocular.
You could argue that mid-sized binoculars like this one, with an in-between-sized objective lens of 32mm, are made for people of middle age or older.
The drawback with most 32mm binoculars is that they don't have long enough eye relief to work with glasses. (Except for very expensive ones, like the Zeiss Victory FL 8x32).
But the Celestron Nobel 8x32 has great eye relief. It's ideal for glasses wearers. (Works fine for people who don't wear glasses, too.)
And did we mention it won't break the bank?
Text and photos copyright 2007 by Michael and Diane Porter.
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