Foreigners are very fond of bird watching. They believe that if you learn to watch birds, you will have a lifetime free ticket to the theater of nature. Most people nowadays have been surrounded by reinforced concrete for a long time, and they yearn to be closer to nature. Bird watching has gradually become popular and has become a popular outdoor leisure activity for all ages. So the question is, what equipment do you use for bird watching? The editor will teach you how to choose the right bird watching equipment. This time there are a lot of dry goods, but they are all good goods that are easy to understand.

1. Understand the classification of telescopes

There are usually two types of telescopes for bird watching: binoculars and monoculars. When watching birds, everyone has a binocular telescope, which is suitable for observing birds in the forest. To watch water birds or birds at a distance, you need a monocular telescope.

Tips: It is recommended that beginners use binoculars, because monocular telescopes have high magnification, large size, heavy weight, and expensive price. When using them, they must be supported by a tripod, which is not easy for beginners to control. Although the bird figures that can be seen with a monocular telescope are larger, it is not easy to lock the target because of the high magnification and narrow field of view. Often, after looking through the lens for a long time, no bird can be found, which has a great impact on the interest in bird watching. For beginners, it is a loss-making choice. You should wait until you are advanced before planning to buy a monocular telescope~

2. What magnification is suitable for bird watching?

Binoculars with a magnification of seven to ten times and an objective lens diameter of 20-42 mm are most suitable for bird watching. For example, "10X42" means a telescope with ten times and an objective lens diameter of 42mm; the larger the magnification, the larger the image of the scene that can be seen, and the larger the lens diameter, the more light can enter. In addition, there are also labels such as "105mm/1000m", which means that when the telescope is viewing a place one thousand meters away, the range of scenery that can be seen is one hundred and five meters wide.

For monocular telescopes, it is recommended that you buy 20-60 or 25-75X zoom, with an aperture of 80MM or more. The best domestically produced one is Onick stepless zoom bird-watching telescope, which is cost-effective and costs about 3,000 to 5,000 yuan. The imported Zeiss Victory series bird-watching telescope is the ultimate choice, with a price between 30,000 and 40,000 yuan.

Tips: Choosing a telescope is like wearing glasses. The quality of the lens has a great impact on eye health. Don't buy telescopes that cost tens of yuan on the street stalls. The clarity is very poor and long-term use will cause dizziness.

3. Level and brand of bird-watching telescopes

The telescopes on the market range from tens of yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. Which one to buy depends on how much you like bird-watching. They are usually divided into entry-level, standard, professional and enjoyment levels. When buying a telescope, remember one sentence: a good telescope is worth the money.

Entry-level:

The entry-level one on the market is about 900 yuan. If you are just starting to watch birds, buy one at this price, so that you don't find that you are not very interested after participating in the event, and the loss is not big, so you won't feel sad. There are many telescopes on the market that cost tens of yuan or one or two hundred yuan. They are purely children's toys and are not recommended for purchase.

Standard level:

Standard-level telescopes cost about 1,200-1,800 yuan. Currently, the more commonly used brands are Vision, Nikon, and Oonica. Bird lovers who like bird watching usually buy this level.

Professional level:

Professional-level telescopes cost about 2,000-4,000 yuan. If you already like bird watching, Oonica's 10X50 is the first choice, and Zeiss's land series can be considered second. A good telescope can get a clearer image and give you more opportunities to identify birds.

Enjoyment level:

Enjoyment-level telescopes cost about 9,000-20,000 yuan. Only the world-famous Zeiss HT series or SF series products can reach this standard. Bird lovers who use this type of telescope generally have been bird watching for many years and often go abroad to watch birds. Owning an enjoyment-level telescope is also a symbol of status.

4. Bird watching photography equipment

The above picture shows the combination of Zeiss Victory DiaScope 85 T* FL angled bird watching telescope and Canon 60D single-shot camera. This combination is generally a must-have equipment for professional bird watchers to take pictures of birds. Of course, for entry-level enthusiasts, a pair of binoculars equipped with a camera adapter can be used for capturing and bird watching. As shown in the picture:

Jimu 10X42 telescope + mobile phone connector + IPhone6S. Easy combination, one-step, can adapt to the active bird watching environment.