Chest binocular power

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8x42 is the greatest tool for me. I am a destination style backpack hunter and am constantly glassing as I hike along the route so extra stability is important. I also notice the 5.25 exit pupil of a 8x on 42 objective makes a huge difference. I’ve owned and compared 8x and 10x 42mm Nikon HG’s and the brightness and stability more than makes up for the 20% less magnification. I simply catch more detail with the 8x handheld. On top of that is the wider FOV, and, unless you have perfect glass, higher magnification will show greater aberration.
 

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I used to use 10x for everything...went to 12x and I can't even stand to look through anything less. I used them for everything from sitting and glassing, still/stalking, and stand hunting in thick timber. For me I see zero advantage of anything less than 12x.

Of course my dad shakes really bad and the only think usable for him unless on a tripod is a 8x.
 
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