Opera Glasses for Close-Up Views
So that you don't miss a single moment of action, theater opera glasses help you view performances up close. Nikon binoculars are compact and lightweight so they're easy to carry, whether you're in a theater, sports arena, or concert hall. Additionally, built-in features work together to enhance your viewing experience from a distance.
How Are Opera Glasses Different Than Regular Binoculars?
Nikon opera glasses are stylish in appearance, whereas traditional binoculars are normally plainer looking. Because of their ultra-compact size, you can hold them for long periods of time without experiencing hand fatigue. Plus, they are the right size to store in a pocket or purse. Furthermore, opera glasses typically don't need as much magnification as field glasses that allow you to view objects farther away. Lower magnification opera glasses also provide a wider viewing angle as compared to binoculars that have a narrower focus. The company manufactures opera binoculars designed to provide a minimum of 60-degree viewing fields.
What Should You Consider When Choosing a Pair of Opera Glasses?
If you purchase a pair of binoculars with too much magnification, you won't be able to see faces close up. According to the manufacturer's recommendations concerning optics, 4x, 8x, and 12x magnifications are suitable for viewing outdoor concerts, sports events, and theater performances. When lighting is not optimal at these events, opera glasses with a larger exit pupil add in light so views appear brighter. Additionally, you should consider choosing optical performance glasses that enable you to see facial expressions. Since opera binoculars are used predominantly at formal events, black opera glasses blend with any outfit. You can also select binoculars in white, red, and silver.
What Key Features Should You Look For?
- Waterproof: If you're attending a sports event, you won't need to worry about a rainstorm. Binoculars have rubber coatings and are filled with nitrogen gas to resist water, fog, and mold.
- Focusing: Models may have individual or central focusing mechanisms that allow you to focus both eyes separately or simultaneously by rotating an adjustment ring.
- Lens: The company applies a multilayer coating to the lens that helps to transmit light and improve views so objects appear sharper. These aspherical lens improve image quality and reduce the possibility of distorted views. Likewise, the company uses ED (extra-low dispersion) glass to make their lens which reduces image blurriness.
- Prisms: Binoculars contain either roof or Porro prisms so they are slimmer. Prism surfaces are reflective to retain as much light as possible to create clearer images.