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Getting Up-Close with Monoculars
1. Monoculars are small, lightweight, and effective long distance viewing tools that can easily be slipped into a purse or pocket, and used at a moment's notice.
2. Monoculars are highly portable, making them perfect for times when binoculars are too cumbersome. Take one along on a hike to spot rare birds, or on the street to read a faraway sign.
3. Monoculars can also be used as magnifying devices. Some models offer very close focus in regular usage, but any monocle can be flipped over and used to read fine print or study small objects.
4. Practical magnification for a monocular is 5x to 6x. Monoculars with 8x to 10x magnification exist, but may restrict your field of view, and can make for shaky images.
5. A longer eye relief means a more comfortable view. Those who wear glasses, in particular, should consider a monocular with at least a 14mm eye relief for maximum comfort.
6. When choosing monoculars for bird-watching, hunting, or other activities that often take place in lowlight conditions, consider a larger objective lens. They can be bulkier, but they let in more light.
7. Many golfing monoculars feature built-in range finders. Range finders gauge the distance to a faraway object, and make getting that perfect shot easier.
