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Blackbird
Optics Apprentice Joined: February/10/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 284 |
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Posted: November/25/2007 at 10:35 |
Could someone point me to a glossary for optics on this site or possibly another site ? I would like the proper defination of optic words to get a better understanding, so I can evaluate quality optics. (for myself, not proffessionaly)
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Bird Watcher
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The quickest and easiest thing to do is a google search.
Also, pick up a copy of the book, How To Choose Binoculars by Alan R. Hale.
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Blackbird
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Thank You Bird Watcher ! I did a search, and I read Nikons glossary, and it helped some. These are some of the terms I really don't understand for binoculars. Fringing, chromatic aboration, vignetting, and there are many more that I can't think of right now. By your name, I assume you are a seasoned birdwatcher, can you give me some opinions on the thread I posted, mid priced bino's ?
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Bird Watcher
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I'll get back with you shortly, lunch is on the table.
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Bird Watcher
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Blackbird,
Just do a google search of each word that you need some help with, there are numerous sources available.
I responed to your other thread. Edited by Bird Watcher |
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Dale Clifford
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some of the best definitions are through camera lens sources, which are more critical.
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