Absolutely Everything You Need to Know about Binoculars for Bird Watching

Celestron's John Riutta answers another #DearCelestron​ question of which binocular is right for you when bird watching. John breaks down binocular terminology and how it correlates to the viewing through your optics. Follow along on this comprehensive guide to binoculars and bird watching.

Birding in the UK or coastal locales? Stay til the end for John's special recommendations!

[drawwithbeektor]

I never thought I’d learn so much from a binocular video. Very well done. I enjoyed every second.

[jennyd]

Your voice is insanely comforting and calming. Thanks for the info!

[bkliebert]

I’m buying from you because of this video! Thanks for a simple, educational, and enjoyable explanation. Bravo!

[photographybya]

This video is like going to a store and getting uninterrupted personslized advice on binocular buying. And also this man has a calm, soothing voice.

[aleon]

Wow, if you were to watch one video as a beginner, this is the one to watch. So much info packed into your video.

[MRMR-ssel]

Brilliant presentation for beginners and experienced alike. Great for teaching the fundamentals to the beginner and reinforcing knowledge of the more experienced. The bonus factor is the delivery. Just superb! Clear, articulate, smooth, engaging. 👏

[alisonhendry]

Fabulous!!! Finally clear and explained.

[mikepoteete]

Great information, easy to follow and well presented. Thank you.

[MathWebs]

A few years ago, I created a helpful concept about image magnification. Take the square root of the advertised power and we will have what can be called the linear magnification - such as how many times wider the subject will appear. For example, the subject as seen through a 16 power device will appear a 4 times wider. With a 100 power device, the subject will appear as 10 times wider.

[PtakiKujawiaki]

You are an awesome person with nice skill of teaching others about optics and binoculars. I am very happy that there are people like you.
I have had a camera to shoot photos of birds but I turned to binoculars and observing more than making photos - I sold my Canon Powershot SX60 HS and bought Celestron–Nature DX ED 8x42 binoculars.

[synappticuser]

Very impressed. You have one of those voices. Demanded my full attention all the way through, Clear and concise. As to handshake, I use a photographer#

[rvieira]

Fantastic. I just forwarded your video to a younger friend who is after some clear advice on binoculars for this very same purpose. Congratulations!

[indigogirl]

Thank you for this video. I just got my binoculars and I am excited to start bird watching.

[v.eyordanov]

True professional Thank you for the information..

[timbenware]

Thanks John, that was a great presentation and had the info I was seeking.

[shrinkingviolet]

I like coffee, and I'm not young, so I'll be narrowing down my choice at 8x32. Beginner birder here. Thank you for the breakdown on binoculars.

[peterbedford]

Just ordered a Celestron 8x32 based on this. Beginner here

[joeji]

Great info on binoculars in the style of a ghost story.

[Hikecdt]

Enjoyable video with dry humor, ha ha!! Thanks!

[keithduffield]

Great advice - thank you.
Any comments on options for night vision and recording of images options.