How to choose a telescope

Which multiple is more suitable?
Generally speaking, hand-held binoculars at 7-10 times is enough. Too high a multiple will cause many problems (large imaging jitter, small field of view, low brightness, etc.). Generally speaking, serious brands will not use high multiples. ! Many Amoy brands like to mark dozens of times and hundreds of times, which are deceptive. If you can use a tripod, the multiple can be higher, the single tube can be 20-70 times, and the double tube can be 20-30 times. Note that the magnification must be matched with the aperture. Simply increasing the magnification without increasing the aperture will result in poor imaging.

What caliber is better?
The larger the aperture of the telescope, the better the observation effect, but the more expensive it is, the larger the volume and the heavier weight, and the smaller the aperture, the observation effect is almost the same, but it is small in size and light in weight and easy to carry. Generally, you can choose a double barrel with a diameter of 20-50 mm. If you use a tripod, you can choose a diameter of 50-100 mm.

Common specifications and scope of application
8X20, 8X25, 10X25-pocket size, suitable for carrying and traveling outdoor concerts, but not suitable for occasions with low light
8X30, 8X32-Moderate type, suitable for general daily use, both effect and portability
8X40, 8X42-full size, very comfortable for observation, suitable for different lighting environments, slightly larger volume and weight
7X50——Low light type/Navigation type/Stargazing type, this specification has excellent observation comfort, good imaging stability, high brightness in low light environment, but the volume and weight are too large, not suitable for general daily use
10X50——Balcony type, this kind of specification has high multiples and high brightness, but the imaging is slightly jittered, it is necessary to find objects to lean on when observing, the volume and weight are too large, not suitable for outing use
12X60, 15X70-balcony reinforced type, large diameter, high multiples, large jitter, better observation effect with tripod, large volume and weight, not suitable for outing use
20X80, 25X100-sentry type, extremely high multiplier, large diameter, strongest long-distance observation ability, must be used with a tripod, the weight and volume are also very large

Choose Paul prism telescope or roof prism telescope?
Paul prism telescope has the advantages of low price and good effect, but its volume and weight is about 40% larger than that of roof prism telescope of the same specification. The nearest observation distance is far, and it is not suitable for bird watching and other occasions that require close observation.
The advantages of roof prism telescopes are small size and weight, good portability, short observation distance, suitable for bird watching, but high technical requirements, cheap models cannot get excellent picture quality
Generally speaking, when the budget is less than 300 yuan, unless the volume and close-range observation are particularly emphasized, the Paul telescope is preferred. If the budget exceeds 300 yuan, the roof prism telescope can be considered. The budget is more than 1000, and only the roof prism telescope is recommended.

Choose binocular or monocular?
In terms of observation effects, the binoculars of the same specification have a much better effect than the monoculars. The image is rich in three-dimensionality, the resolution is higher, the imaging is bright, and the observation is more comfortable. , Monocular is easier to achieve high magnification zoom, such as bird watching mirror. Therefore, for handheld telescopes, binoculars are recommended for better results, and monoculars are recommended for lighter volume. If you can use a tripod and want to obtain a high magnification zoom effect, a monocular bird watching mirror is recommended.

Are zoom binoculars easy to use?
Zoom binoculars often have many problems, such as complex structure, high failure rate, serious imaging distortion, narrow field of view, and the optical axis is extremely easy to shift. Most serious brand telescope manufacturers do not produce zoom binoculars. Even the Tao brand dare not sell zoom double barrels because the return rate is too high.

Center focus or left and right focus?
Generally, civilian telescopes use central focusing. This method is convenient and quick to focus. Military telescopes generally use left-right focusing. This focusing method is more helpful to maintain the tightness of the telescope. Generally, central focusing is recommended for daily use.

What happened to the military binoculars sold on the street?
At highway service stations and roads, there are often soldiers in green jeeps wearing camouflage uniforms selling binoculars. The reason is that they lack money to buy cigarettes, and they stole a few binoculars from the army and sell them at low prices. Such people are not soldiers at all. , Are all liars, and the binoculars are all street vendors! Can you steal anything from the army? Don't be fooled

Is nitrogen filling and waterproofing necessary?
Generally speaking, the use of nitrogen-filled and waterproof binoculars has a longer service life, and the interior is not prone to mold and fog. The northern climate is dry. This problem is not very serious. The southern region is relatively humid. For non-waterproof binoculars, ensure the storage environment Dry! The simple method is to seal the telescope with a sealed plastic bag when not in use, and put a pack of desiccant in the bag!

Are there infrared night vision telescopes?
The telescope is a purely optical instrument, it cannot receive infrared rays, nor can it truly night vision. Only a telescope similar to the 7X50 specification can observe in a low light environment. All telescopes that promote infrared and night vision are garbage!

What kind of telescope should I use for taking pictures with SLR cameras?
Refractive astronomical telescopes are generally recommended. It is not recommended to connect a bird-watching mirror, because the shooting method of the astronomical telescope is the direct focus method, and the light path is clean, which can take high-quality photos. The shooting method of the bird-watching mirror is the eyepiece projection method. The pictures taken are generally with dark corners, large distortion and low resolution

Choose a bird watching mirror or an astronomical telescope?
Bird watching mirrors are suitable for observing ground objects, taking into account simple astronomical observations, simple operation, few accessories, generally nitrogen-filled, waterproof, long life, small size and weight. Astronomical telescopes are suitable for observing celestial bodies. Most astronomical telescopes are not suitable for observing objects on the ground. They are cumbersome to operate, have many accessories, and are relatively large in size and weight. If you are not a true astronomy enthusiast, recommend the bird watching mirror.