{"id":920,"date":"2020-02-26T08:47:19","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T08:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stargazing.me.uk\/?p=920"},"modified":"2020-02-25T22:54:57","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T22:54:57","slug":"image-stabilising-binoculars-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/?p=920","title":{"rendered":"Image Stabilising Binoculars {Pros + Cons}"},"content":{"rendered":"

Image stabilising binoculars, also called image stabilised binoculars, use various mechanism to reduce the wobble, blurring and shaking that is common when observing something with a pair of binoculars.<\/p>\n

Binoculars magnify objects, making it easier to see something that\u2019s far off. They are handy for bird watching, wildlife tracking and security among other uses. In astronomy, binoculars are great for stargazing and observing nebular, the moon and some planets.<\/p>\n

However, the magnification that makes binoculars so useful also affects image quality.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s impossible to keep your hand completely still when holding a pair of binoculars. Binoculars intensify these movements, making images appear shaky and wobbly. You may also see blurring when you move the binoculars across the sky or when you are observing a moving object like a deer.<\/p>\n

Image stabilised binoculars reduce or eliminate that shakiness.<\/p>\n

How Image Stabilising Binoculars Work<\/h2>\n

There are two types of image stabilising binoculars: active<\/em> and passive<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Active image stabilised binoculars<\/strong> use an electronic sensor to detect when the image is shaky or blurry. The system then takes corrective action \u2013 by either adjusting the lenses or changing the angle of the fluid in the prism \u2013 to stabilise the image.<\/li>\n
  2. Passive systems<\/strong> typically use a gyroscope to maintain a steady image no matter how much your hands move.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Advantages of Image Stabilising Binoculars<\/h2>\n

    \"Advantages<\/p>\n

    The obvious advantage of using image stabilised binoculars is that you\u2019ll enjoy a better and more comfortable viewing experience.<\/p>\n

    Instead of seeing shaky stars and galaxies, you get a stable image. This makes it easier to study details of whatever you are observing and appreciate their beauty.<\/p>\n

    Panning across the sky also becomes easier on your eyes since the image stabilising mechanism eliminates blurring.<\/p>\n

    Image stabilisation is especially important in high-magnification binoculars (10x and higher<\/a>). That\u2019s because, higher magnification worsens hand movements and shakiness.<\/p>\n

    With a pair of 15x binoculars, it is almost impossible to observe anything without blurring and shakiness, to the point of causing motion sickness.<\/p>\n

    Other advantages of image stabilisation in binoculars include:<\/p>\n