Spotting Scopes Terminology – Best Spotting Scopes For Birding

Spotting Scopes Terminology
Spotting scopes are used when more magnification is needed or wanted than binoculars provide. Spotting scopes are used widely for birding, viewing wildlife and landscapes and other objects at a great distance. Much of the terminology and technical specifications specific to spotting scopes are similar to binoculars. For example, a 20-60×82 spotting scope [...]

Binoculars Terminology – Best Binoculars For Birding

Fulfilling your bird watching and wild bird identification efforts will be realized by understanding basic binoculars’ terminology.
Binoculars Terminology
Power/Magnification and Objective Lens Diameter (example 8×42)
The first number, the Power or Magnification measurement, is the degree that the object being viewed is enlarged. In this example, binoculars with an 8 power magnification will magnify the object 8 [...]