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    Posted: July/23/2009 at 20:07
So is it usual for eye relief to get longer as the magnification gets lower?  I seem to keep seeing that 8x binos have longer eye relief than 10x and 12x.  This kinda sucks for me because I like 7-8x in conjunction with shorter eye relief.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NDhunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/23/2009 at 21:26
It usually is more a difference in how the bin is designed than the magnification,  its in how the eyecups will adapt for those with or without glasses.
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Seems like most Binos are "optimized" for eyeglass wearers.  I only have a slight near sightedness so I never wear my glasses but I like to use my binos on hikes since it lets me see crystal clear views without my glasses.
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