When you set out to buy your first pair of binoculars, or “move up” to a higher-quality pair, the vast range of choices may seem overwhelming. But rest assured, once you’ve given some thought to what you want your binoculars to do for you, and determined a target price range, you will have narrowed down…

Wearing glasses is not a big drawback when it comes to using binoculars. In fact, you can even think of it as easier, since you probably won’t have to mess with extending and adjusting eye cups (sometimes called eyecaps) because your glasses automatically keep the binoculars at a proper distance from your eyes. Typically, keeping…

First, extend the eye cups. They are meant to block light as well as position the lens away from your eye. If you wear glasses, read Using Binoculars if You Wear Glasses. Then, adjust the binocular barrels, making sure they are in a position matching the distance between your eyes to give you the clearest,…