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MIN LTA TIPS ON VIEWING SPORTS

you're looking at have high quality optics. Ask if they have multi-coated lenses and BaK4 prisms. These will provide sharp, distortion-free images and accurate color rendition through– out the entire image area. Now comes the style and size. You have choices here, too. First is the the full-sized Standard type. Available in 7 x 35, 7 x 50, 8 x 40, 10 x 50, and even some zoom models, these offer large front lenses for extra-bright images and are good for general all– around use. Then you have the waterproof all-weather models. These are also full-sized binoculars with large front lenses, but they have weatherproofing seals and usually a sure-grip rubber coating. You can find these in 7 x 42, 7 x 50, and 10 x 42. Since many football games a re played in the snow or rain, these ig could be a definite consideration. ~ If you'd prefer to travel light, the ~ Compact or Pocket models would be ; the ones to get. They' re small, ~ lightweight, and easy to take wherev– er you go. You can get 7 x 21 , 8 x 23, ~ 8 x 24, 10 x 23, or 10 x 25. Be sure the binoculars you select have a diopter adjustment control, and easy– to-use center-wheel focusing. And speaking of focusing, here's some exciting news. Minolta, the pho– tographic company which introduced the first autofocusing 35mm SLR camera recently introduced the first true autofocussing binoculars! For sports action, nothing could be better. With the touch of a button, these exceptional instruments maintain pre– cise, continuous focus on moving subjects. And, unlike the so-called "fixed focus" or "permanent focus" models, true autofocus binoculars will not cause headaches or eyestrain. These few tips should help you select the binoculars that are just right for you. Go shopping. Look for quality. Handle them and try them out, particularly the autofocus models. Purchasing a pair of binoculars is a long-term investment. Once you do, you'll experience the thrill of sports action like never before. The game will become a whole new experience, no matter where you're sitting.

view, and let you experience the action like never before. Shopping for binoculars is easy. There are just a few thi ngs you should know, and you'll be on your way. First of all, let's take a look at the numbers. They identify the binocu– lars. With a 7 x 35 binocular, for example, the subject will appear 7 times closer. The next number, 35, refers to the diameter, in millimeters, of each front lens. Generally, the larg– er the front lenses, the brighter the image will be. Binoculars come in a wide range of magnifications. For fast-paced sports action, a 7 or 8 power model would be ideal. Binoculars of 9 power or more have a very high magnification. And unless you have steady hands, it may be difficult to hold one still for a long period of time. A 7 or 8 power model is also good for hiking, theater, concerts, travel and birdwatching. Next, make sure all the binoculars

GET AGREAT VIEW FROM ANY SEAT

Did you have field-level 50-yard line seats for this game? Or were you sit– ting "upstairs?" Or somewhere in between, maybe? For every game, only a few people are lucky enough to get the best seats. But did you know that there is something you can do about that? Did you know that there's a way you can increase the thrills and excitement of live sports? If you really want to get the most out of the game no matter where you sit, you should seriously consider getting binoculars. Think about it. The right binoculars can be taken to any sport– ing event, will give you a player's-eye

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