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In my view, the problem is these do not solve a real problem in birding. Binoculars are best when looking with the eyes. Fatigue from holding an object at eye
by cjensen 3y ago
In my view, the problem is these do not solve a real problem in birding.
Binoculars are best when looking with the eyes. Fatigue from holding an object at eye level is a serious issue, so they need to be as light as possible. Swarovski is well known as a first-rate manufacturer of bins.
Cameras with expensive lenses are best for taking photos. With expensive glass and stabilization, they have the "reach" to get enough resolution of the target. Then they can fire off a dozen photos in quick succession and once in a while will capture a genuinely good photo.
Seems to me this product is aimed at people with more money than sense. Too heavy and will take too long to id the bird. There's a reason only gimmicky binoculars come with the ability to take photos.
- mongol 3y agoYes I don't think experienced birders will go for this. They know what they are looking for and can apply knowledge not just about looks but also about sounds and the bird's jizz. Which means how it behaves, the character of its wing flapping and how it walks on a beach for example. Many of them are well off and buy expensive binocculars, but they also know about tradeoff of weight, light gathering capabilities etc. They want the best "eyes" they can get, and will not trade that for AI. This product is for rich people that are going to look at birds once in a while. Nothing wrong with that but it is a different demographic.
- resolutebat 3y ago> also about sounds and the bird's jizz. I'm reasonably sure that last word is not what you intended to type, but I'm stumped as to what it should be.
- yreg 3y agomacOS dictionary: jizz¹ | dʒɪz | vulgar slang noun semen verb ejaculate jizz² | dʒɪz | noun, British informal (among birdwatchers and naturalists) the characteristic impression given by a particular species of animal or plant: the birds had the familiar jizz of guillemots. I mean, could be either.
- thih9 3y agoI keep forgetting that this is a field where dickcissel[1], himalayan snowcock[2], or great tit[3] are valid bird names. [1]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickcissel https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickcissel [2]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_snowcock https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_snowcock [3]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_tit https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_tit
- yreg 3y agoWhat's wrong with great tits? https://www.printables.com/model/506540-a-great-pair-of-flexible-tits https://www.printables.com/model/506540-a-great-pair-of-flex...
- ninkendo 3y agoFun fact, this is also where the word “jazz” originates: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_(word) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_(word) > "Jasm" derives from or is a variant of the slang term "jism" or "gism", which the Historical Dictionary of American Slang dates to 1842 and defines as "spirit; energy; spunk." "Jism" also means semen or sperm, the meaning that predominates today, making "jism" a taboo word.
- joshuahedlund 3y agoThey mean “GISS” - General Impression, Size, and Shape. Allegedly orginated as an acronym in WWII for identifying planes but caught on in the birding world.
- jameshart 3y agoI’d heard the origin among borders as being a short form of “it just is”. How can you tell that bird’s a blackbird not a starling? Well, by its.. you know. It just is.
- HarHarVeryFunny 3y agoMaybe rizz - bird's mating behavior :) Well, ok, maybe not.
- mongol 3y agoActually, it is https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jizz_(birding) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jizz_(birding)
- rabbits_2002 3y agoits a real birding term, i have heard older birders say it