I draw/draw several times a week in an open studio from live models. Even though I'm early enough to get a "good seat" there are things I can't see, especially when painting portraits. I tried different binoculars and they were all too powerful for my 6-10 foot range, plus I got a little dizzy trying to focus. They have high-quality optical lenses that don't wobble and are excellent for short distances. They are also small and light.
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