high power binoculars

[wos]

Just wondering if anyone uses hi power binoculars (20power or more) instead of a spotting scope? Im having trouble getting my eyes to focus normally after long veining sessions threw my scope and was wondering if this may be a practical solution? Of course it could be that my scope isn't the greatest in the world but I would hate to reinvest in something better just to have the same troubles.

[Brett]

I would ask over at birdforum.net. I'm no eye doctor but imagine it would be harder to get both eyes to focus together than one...I know I have an easier time with my range finder instead of binos??

[bridger]

Long glassing sessions can lead to eye strain. That's why investing in good quality glass pays off in the long run.

[boxhitch]

Some of the strain comes from keeping one eye closed . If you have a good one-eye domination you can leave the other open and still use the scope.
Or use an eye patch on the other eye to block out the scene , but leaves the eye open to wander and blink etc.

high power binos are sold with a tripod attachment for a reason ..they are big