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How do I keep the image stable with binoculars?

Apexeloptic2021-12-07T08:39:53+00:00
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Binoculars can be used for bird watching, outdoor hunting, sky observation, etc, but keeping the image stable during use can be a challenge.  Even light binoculars may feel heavy after holding them for a few minutes, and the neck will gradually feel sore when looking up through binoculars.  Especially when looking at a moving object with binoculars, it’s almost impossible to keep the image stable, but binoculars users want to keep the image as stable as possible.  So are there any techniques that can help us keep the image stable with binoculars?  Let’s learn together.  

1. What is image jitter?  

Getting somewhere is a bit far, and you may not be breathing properly and your arms may be shaking.  Whether you know it or not, this quivering and labored breathing is transmitted to your binoculars in the form of image shaking.  

Image dither is all the tiny movements of your body that stand out in the binoculars.  Even the smallest movement can cause major problems when you view through these high-powered lenses.  Why is that?  

The answer comes down to magnification.  The higher the magnification of the binoculars, the more jitter the image becomes.  When your image is magnified multiple times, the tiniest movement of your hand can cause your image to move to many degrees.  

2. How do I keep the image stable with binoculars?

If you’re starting to feel like you’ll never see a clear image through your binoculars, fear not!  We offer some tips for image stabilization that will help you start to stay stable and see things clearly today.  

(1) Grab your binoculars  

Simply using the right grip can make a big difference.  Most people instinctively place the binoculars in the middle, with one hand on each tube.  This is very convenient for ground viewing (bird watching, etc.) and it is easy to focus because the focusing wheel is located below the finger.  However, when looking up, this position can quickly tire the arm.  

Instead, try holding your binoculars close to your eyepiece.  You can rest your thumb and index finger against your face to provide extra support and help block stray light from the side – much like using a flashlight.  You may need to use your middle or little finger to focus.  

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The third grip works well, especially with higher-power binoculars: support a tube with both hands, preferably one over your dominant eye.  Another tube is placed on the back of your hand and you can insert your elbow into your chest.  It may not be the most flattering pose, but it will save your arm.  

Use binoculars with neck straps that can provide some extra support and hang underneath your arms, a bit like a rifle shooter.  Applying some tension to the strap will make the binoculars more stable.  

(2) Against a firm surface  

What do you do when you are tired and have nowhere to sit?  Most of us lean on something hard to support some of our weight and allow us to rest.  The same thing applies to binoculars.  If you can find some support for your body, you can work less, be less tired, and hold the lenses more steadily.  

You need to find something solid, railings, trees, walls or large rocks are good choices.  Once you find your support, rest your back against it so you are completely stable.  Then, hold the binoculars steadily with your arms propped against your chest.  You should now have a sharper image than when you tried to hold the binoculars freely over your eyes.  

(3) Don’t push too hard  

You want to hold the binoculars so they don’t slip out of your hand.  But if you hold them too tightly, you can actually introduce hand movement into your viewing experience.  

Instead of holding each side of the binoculars with your whole hand, try using your thumb and index finger and wrapping the remaining hands and fingers gently around the binoculars without applying pressure.  

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At first, you may feel as if the binoculars are about to fall out of your hands.  But with some practice, it will become more comfortable for you, and you will see more clearly without the extra movement caused by muscle tension in your arms and hands.  

(4) Use a tripod  

Tripods are essentially a stable platform and are most commonly used for cameras, but they work just as well as binoculars.  Tripods have three legs, not a monopod’s, and tripods are very easy to adjust, so you can always find the right height for any situation, whether you’re standing, sitting, or somewhere in between.  This is especially good if you don’t need to move your binoculars after focusing them.  When using a tripod, you will eliminate any type of image jitter because you don’t have to touch the binoculars or tripod at all.  

It’s normal to see wobbly images with binoculars, but fixing the wobble will make the experience of seeing sharp objects with binoculars even better.  If you’re still short of your favorite pair of binoculars, check out Apexeloptic.com, which has a great selection of binoculars for between $40 and $70, compared to other vendors.  Apexel also has special binoculars designed for different purposes to help you choose what you need.  In the end, I hope you found the above tips helpful.  

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