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Originally Posted by Buck
Hi Paul,
If you're not already a member of Cloudy Nights (CN) forums, then it might be worth your while to think about joining. Among the many astronomy specific sub forums, there is one dedicated to 'Binoculars'. There are lots of discussions on various vintage binoculars with collectors offering insights and knowledge of not only many different models, but also experience in how to go about cleaning, restoring. adjusting etc.
Of course, the latest and greatest (binoculars) are also included in discussions.
Joe Cali's explanations regarding useful exit pupil sizes relative to ageing is 'generally' true, but there are always exceptions with some older observers claiming near 7mm pupil dilation into their 70's - not me though unfortunately.
Regards,
(another) Paul
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Thank you Paul.
Yup, i've been reading up a lot on the model i have on Cloudy Nights. Seems like a lot of members on there regard them highly and i can tell why now after using them a few nights in a row.
And yeah i agree about pupil dilation and exit pupil, varies a lot between individuals. Lots of different variables that make a binocular/telescope viewing session enjoyable so best thing to do IMO is to try as many as possible and stick with what works for ones own needs.