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Explanation of term ''eye relief''

Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:01 pm
by tsokasn
Hello eneryone.
I have read many times in different posts the term eye relief.I cannot understand it clearly.Some help please?
Thank you.

Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:48 pm
by jrmcdaniel
Applies only to optical instruments and defines the distance from the eye to the eyepiece lens. For high power shooting, you need lots of eye relief to prevent recoil from damaging your eye or glasses.

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:33 am
by Spencer
and it is surprising how much bleeding there can be from a pounded eyebrow...

Spencer