Best lightweight binoculars for birdwatching In 2022

Lightweight birding binoculars positioned atop an informative book about birds.

When you are looking for the best lightweight birding binoculars, most of us are trying to find a balance between weight, high quality optics, durability and value for money.In this post, I am going to take a high level look at a variety of lightweight binoculars that will hopefully cover the needs of everyone from […]

Binoculars for birdwatching 8x vs 10x magnification

8x vs 10 x binoculars - person holding their pair in hand

Looking for a new pair of binoculars for birdwatching and wondering if you should be going for 8x or 10x magnification? 8x or 10x simply refers to the magnification or how much closer an object will seem when looking though the binoculars. The small difference in magnification may seem trivial, however, it has a significant […]

Best Focal Length for Bird Photography?

Best Focal Length For Bird Photography - long lens photographer

Digital photography has been a game-changer for birders and given rise to bird photography at a level never seen before. More and more birders have added long lens cameras to their birding equipment arsenal. They have begun identifying birds based on their photographic records rather than just what they see through their trusty binoculars. Therefore, […]