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As you increase the magnification, the field of view almost always decreases. This makes sense as the higher the power, the more “zoomed in” you are and thus as a consequence, you are able to view less of the bigger picture. In the same way, big lenses are able to capture and potentially transmit more light into the instrument. This increase in light ‘information’ can improve image brightness and quality.
In my article on How Different Configurations Affect a Binocular, I do go through the main points on a wide range of binocular sizes and thus it is well worth reading, especially if you are not entirely sure if a compact binocular is right for your needs. Choose a higher power (10x or 12x)– If you are going to be out in the open and observing objects at greater distances. These higher power binoculars are more popular with wildlife observation and hunting uses than birding.Luxurious Gold Chained Shoulder Strap Bag - Handcrafted with Silk Velvet and Leather Chains (15x25x10 cm) Servo couplings / hub clamping, feather key / 1 disc: steel / body: aluminium / SDA / SUNGILPart Numbers>
So even though higher magnifications can, in theory, provide you with more image detail, there can be times when you are not able to take them in because there is too much image shake. Binoculars with a powerful magnification are in theory able to deliver greater image detail than those with lower powers. Or to put it another way, you are often able to see more at greater distances with more powerful binoculars. Binoculars with 6x and 7x binoculars make it very easy to keep a steady view and in my experience, the difference between an 8x power and a 10x power is not massive. I can personally maintain an acceptably stable image for most terrestrial uses with a 12x magnification, but any higher and I almost always need to use a tripod. Bushnell Powerview Zoom Binoculars 7-15x25 are compact yet powerful binoculars that therefore give you the magnification without the bulk or weight of standard-size models.Most people use binoculars to observe distant objects and so this will be of little importance. However there are also some uses where having a very close minimum focus distance is desirable.