In today’s global economy, it’s hard to find out where something as complicated as a high-end pair of optics is made. You might think it’s as easy as finding a single factory or looking at where the “Made in” stamp says it was made. In reality, looking at the stamp only tells you so much….
You will soon see an “x” between two numbers when you look through binoculars. But what do these two numbers mean, and how do they relate? What does this mean for how and when they can be used after that? I spent some time researching to be sure. I’m going to tell you about these…
I had to buy these tiny “30×60 Compact Folding Binoculars” because I wanted to know what “30×60” means and if that thing was any good. It is sold by different companies under different names and sometimes with very different specs. But it looks like it was made in China by the same factory. You can…
When you see “10×42” on a pair of binoculars, know that this number tells you about the pair’s magnification and the size of its objective lens. This means that the objective diameter of the binoculars is 42 millimeters (mm) and that they have a 10x magnification. With these binoculars, you can zoom in on your…
What binoculars are made of and how they work are explained. If you want to buy a pair of binoculars, you’ll find many choices, even for the same model. These models have different numbers, like 10×42 ,30×60, 10×50, 15×56. Why do binoculars have numbers on them? By the end of this article, you’ll know everything…
