"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Name the two most characteristics to look for when shopping
for binoculars? [1 point each]


Watch everyone get this wrong.

Oh... you mean like some people might choose magnification and field of view
over lens diameter and depth of field? Personally.... I believe quality and
suitability are my primary guiding factors.

Then again... what do I know?

CM-

Actually, and Bart will probably have to change his POV on this as I'm
100% correct, the most important factor for choosing ANY binocular set
is inter-ocular distances. This will determine if you can use them AT
ALL. No other aspect of a given optical design matters if you cannot
use both eyes. Steiner has several units that are not compatible with
all users.



RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Actually, and Bart will probably have to change his POV on this as I'm
100% correct, the most important factor for choosing ANY binocular set
is inter-ocular distances. This will determine if you can use them AT
ALL. No other aspect of a given optical design matters if you cannot
use both eyes. Steiner has several units that are not compatible with
all users.

That's because you have an ape-like skull and your eyes are set close
together with a large protruding brow.

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Actually, and Bart will probably have to change his POV on this as I'm
100% correct, the most important factor for choosing ANY binocular set
is inter-ocular distances. This will determine if you can use them AT
ALL. No other aspect of a given optical design matters if you cannot
use both eyes. Steiner has several units that are not compatible with
all users.

What if the distance is adjustable... like on most binoculars. I think they
invented that about the same time they came up with adjustable dioptres.

CM-

"Capt. Rob" wrote:

Actually, and Bart will probably have to change his POV on this as I'm
100% correct, the most important factor for choosing ANY binocular set
is inter-ocular distances. This will determine if you can use them AT
ALL.

Especially important when your eyes are spaced as widely apart as those
found on a mule, or an ass.

Cheers
Marty

Martin Baxter wrote:
"Capt. Rob" wrote:

Actually, and Bart will probably have to change his POV on this as I'm
100% correct, the most important factor for choosing ANY binocular set
is inter-ocular distances. This will determine if you can use them AT
ALL.

Especially important when your eyes are spaced as widely apart as those
found on a mule, or an ass.


Not what I was looking for Martin, but worthy of honorable mention.

Predators have their eyes on the front of their heads, while prey, have

eyes on the sides so they can be alerted to run away.

"Bart" wrote in message
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Predators have their eyes on the front of their heads, while prey, have

eyes on the sides so they can be alerted to run away.


50 point Smackdown! Well done Bart. An ASA classic for the ages!