[Binoculars] Anything a prospective buyer should know?

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FOG|Adrenaline

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I'm looking at getting a decent pair of binoculars, but not looking to spend a grand or anything. Is there any sort of feature that I should be aware of? Some sort of auto-focusing ability or better coloring or anything? Any sort of techy thing that would be cool and add to their use?

It would mostly be used in well-lit settings.

Do I just need to get a plain pair of binoculars at WalMart?
 
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seriously though what do you plan on using them for? bird watching? sports viewing from the nose bleed section? peeping on underage girls through there windows?
 
Sounds like they will collect dust more than they'll be used so just get a cheapy pair
 
Don't spend 600 on binoculars to go to the $10 seats. Why not save and pay 50-80 for better seats. (unless you go every home game or something).
 
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FOG|Adrenaline said:
Probably mainly Sports Viewing from the nosebleeds, so I'm thinking a wide FOV would be good. But I'd like them to translate into other uses as well.

Just asking here cause I figured some people on here might have a lot of input while I research on google on my own.

This guide looks like it might have some good info on it, Binocular Buyers Guide - Dick's Sporting Goods
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Just watch it on TV and you get replays, all kinds of different angles etc...
 
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