how to use bino in the dusk and dawn

[seth30]

is there a device or a way to use your binos in the dusk and dawn?  I hate it when I try look at something and all i get is pure grey. any help would be great!!

[Jellymon]

pure gray? are they fogging up? only reason I can think of that would do that. If so, not too much you can do about it.

[MtnMuley]

One word, Swarovski.

[Jellymon]

besides that.

[longrange7mm]

One word, Swarovski.

our Kowa, Kahles, Leica, and Ziess quality is everything in optics

[seth30]

they are a cheap k mart brand   thanks for the info.

[Buckmark]

I usually put them up to my eyes, focus accordingly if needed and observe.
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Cheap nocs will be grainy and gray....

[JackOfAllTrades]

Seth30...  As stated, the price will often dictate the quality, reliablity, clarity, definition and light gathering ability of binoculars. The brands mentioned are sweet, but most of us would need to take out a home equity loan to buy them. Some of those cost more than my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd car, COMBINED!

There are some relative good optics per price point. Let's here how much you have to spend so we can get an idea of what price range you're in and make some suggestions. Just saying 'the cheapest best ones' won't fly. If you're serious about trying to see the edges of those shady areas, or down right into those pockets of brush, then there are many people on here that have used different brands, and models within brands that should be able to give you some advice.

Great glass will cost you thousands.
Damn good stuff will cost less than $1,000.
Pretty damn good stuff can be had for one to a few hundred dollars.
Commonly refered to junk is less than a couple hundred dollars.

There are overlaps in each of these groups. And a few standouts in each group that are quite cost effective for what you get in the box.

-Steve

[JackOfAllTrades]

-And don't be surprised if a mod moves this thread to the Optics forum.

[seth30]

I used to have a very good pair of bushnells, hopefully someday I pay off the truck and can afford them again.    Thanks for your input guys!!

[addicted]

One word, Swarovski.

our Kowa, Kahles, Leica, and Ziess quality is everything in optics

meopta, minox, optolyth

[addicted]

I used to have a very good pair of bushnells, hopefully someday I pay off the truck and can afford them again.    Thanks for your input guys!!

when my bushnells crapped out on me(happens pretty often) i saved up for about 9 months and bought a sweet pair of minox for a steal of a deal. in the low light it is like having night vision.

[dawei]

Not to take away from  all of the fine recommendations you have received, here is a pair of quality binoculars at a very reasonable price................

CLICK IT

[Widgeondeke]

I recently picked a pair of the 10x50 Redfield's @ Cabela's for $140. They worked great during my antelope hunt in all light phases.

[robodad]

Another thing to look at is the exit pupil in the choice of binos you decide on, it will make a HUGE difference in how much light makes it through those with a large exit pupil, you calculate it by dividing the objective lens MM by the power (i.e. 10x50 would be 5mm, 8x43 would be 5.3mm etc...) so as the light fades your eye dialates and if you have a large exit pupil binos that will let you see much better in low light conditions !! If your exit pupil is say 4.2mm like from a 10x42 binoculars then there will be much less light let through the objective lens to your eye !!

Quality glass is also a great help but there are some inexpensive binos that allow for low light viewing, like a 7x50 for instance with a 7.1mm EP you can see very well in low light and some of the cheaper brands are good for that, but then you worry about fogging and water resistance and clarity and durability etc... so save some money and get a nice pair with a large EP and you'll be happy !!!