Bushnell Powerview 10x25 compact

Bushnell Powerview 10x25 compact
Bushnell Powerview 10x25 compact is part of the Powerview series which is the entry level series from Bushnell. These viewers come in a variety of magnifications and have a sharp price/quality ratio. The coatings of the glass are, depending on the type, multi-coated or fully multi-coated. The lens coatings are designed to efficiently guide the light the lens captures to the eye. On the outside, almost all models have an extra rubber grip layer so you have (and keep) everything completely under control! In the middle is a convenient and easy-to-handle focus knob to get the sharpest possible view of your target. The Bushnell Powerview 10x25 compact is provided with fold-down eyecups so you can use the viewer in no time even wearing glasses.

Magnification
The Powerview series is available in a wide range of magnifications; if an object is farther away it is wise to choose a high magnification; however in practice, a magnification of 8x or 10x is usually more than enough. These viewers have relatively small objective lenses making them lightweight and compact in size. In addiiton, they are easy to store and carry along.

Twilight factor
The twilight factor is calculated by multiplying the lens diameter and magnification and than taking the square root of this (is indicated in our specifications). If you are in densely forested areas, or want to see animals that only appear during dusk (e.g. deer) it is wise to go for a viewer with a twilight factor of at least 15 (preferably higher). The twilight factor is also influenced by the coatings on the lens, the type of glass used and the coatings on the prisms. More expensive binoculars may have a lower twilight factor but usually give a much brighter picture than cheaper binoculars with a higher twilight factor.

Weight and dimensions
If you travel or go hiking a lot then compact binoculars are recommended. These are easy to carry and not so heavy on the neck, but a compact viewer has a smaller lens and therefore a lower twilight factor. In addition, the field of view is smaller with higher magnifications (higher than 9x)

Porro or roof prism viewer?
The Powerview series is available as porro binoculars and roof prism binoculars. Porro binoculars (see diagram below) are broader binoculars and based on the first design of binoculars. The Porro consists of two rectangular prisms attached together enabling the light to be reflected three times, resulting in a correct image. The conventional binoculars use Porro Prisms.

A roof prism viewer uses a roof prism (see diagram below). This design is technically more complicated than a Porro prism design, because it uses prisms which must have very accurately polished edges. The light is reflected four times. This design is more compact, but because the light path is longer and the prisms more complicated, the glass and the manufacturing must be of higher quality than for the Porro Prism design. Only then can an equal performance be achieved. Roof Prism binoculars have straight tubes as shown in the picture.