Exit Pupil vs Field of View vs Magnification
I'm trying to decide between 10x42, 10x50 or 12x50 binoculars. It looks like the decision can be made by deciding which of the following are most important- Exit pupil, Field of View or Magnification.
Here is the breakdown:
10X42
Exit pupil 4.2mm
Field of view 362'/1000 yards
10x50
Exit pupil 5mm
Field of view 315'/1000 yards
12x50
Exit pupil 4.2 mm
Field of view 285'/1000 yards
It basically looks like the decision is between magnification, field of view and exit pupil. My question is, what is the most important for you. This binos will be used on a tripod along with a 22-48x65mm spotter. My target is primarily mule deer along with an elk here and there. Which one do you pick and why?
Thanks!
I'm trying to decide between 10x42, 10x50 or 12x50 binoculars. It looks like the decision can be made by deciding which of the following are most important- Exit pupil, Field of View or Magnification.
Here is the breakdown:
10X42
Exit pupil 4.2mm
Field of view 362'/1000 yards
10x50
Exit pupil 5mm
Field of view 315'/1000 yards
12x50
Exit pupil 4.2 mm
Field of view 285'/1000 yards
It basically looks like the decision is between magnification, field of view and exit pupil. My question is, what is the most important for you. This binos will be used on a tripod along with a 22-48x65mm spotter. My target is primarily mule deer along with an elk here and there. Which one do you pick and why?
Thanks!
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