Cameras and Lenses

Stupid question time



Why are the different types of binoculars called roof or porro?


[QUOTE=Allan Hobbs;1153809]Why are the different types of binoculars called roof or porro?[/QUOTE]

And which is which? I never can get that into my head

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Well, the roof binos have that name because their prisms are attached on their tops or 'roofs'. I don't know where that Porro name comes from.


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