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Olympus RCI Outback 8x21

$65.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.telescopes.com
the nikon has a better "feel," is easier for me to focus and hold steady, and it is waterproof.
from www.telescopes.com
it's durability?
from www.telescopes.com
he primarily uses it at basketball games so he can see the players better, so i wanted it to be compact, yet powerful.
from www.telescopes.com
however, the nikon cost $25 more, so the olympus is still a good compact binocular for the money.
from www.telescopes.com
for the theater pros: compact, quality lenses, strong construction best uses: opera sporting events describe yourself: casual/recreational

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Positives: Compact, Nice Clarity, Good Affordability, Max Magnification: 8 x,8x

2 RECOMMENDED by 16 people for OVERALL

Olympus Outback RC I 10x21

$64.00 Est. at Amazon

from randyphillips1@yahoo.com from Central California, clickfrom.buy.com
when i looked thru them i was really impressed with the clarity and power.
from randyphillips1@yahoo.com from Central California, clickfrom.buy.com
when i recieved them i was surprised on how small they actually were but yet felt solid and well built.
from A Customer from Springfield, MO, clickfrom.buy.com
very sturdy compact binoculars.
from randyphillips1@yahoo.com from Central California, clickfrom.buy.com
i knew i didnt want the huge or midsize ones because i needed something small to take with me on my trips to the philippine islands.
from randyphillips1@yahoo.com from Central California, clickfrom.buy.com
then i got a copy of consumer reports and unbelievably they reviewd many different brands ranging in all sizes and costs, and they rated these binoculars higher than the $800 pairs.

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Positives: Compact, Good Durability, Max Magnification: 10 x, Without Night Vision

3 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for OVERALL

Olympus PC III 7x21

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
a little on the heavy side but the clarity makes up for it.
from www.overstock.com
excellent optics and compact size make these a great item to throw into your bag when traveling.
from www.amazon.com
great product for its size & weight.
from www.amazon.com
very sharp and crystal clear definition making it comparable to the best any where in the world.
from www.amazon.com
focuses smoothly and without distortion.

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Positives: Good Durability, Compact, Excellent Affordability, Max Magnification: 7 x,7x

4 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for OVERALL

Bushnell Xtra-Wide 4x30

$71.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
initially i thought this binocular was very bulky but i was quickly won over on how comfortable it was holding it.
from www.amazon.com
it's great that these are focus-free, so i am able to share it with someone without having to adjust the focus.
from www.amazon.com
you get to see more in a given area than standard 8x20 binocular and you don't have to worry about focusing.
from www.amazon.com
and they focus automatically.
from www.amazon.com
these compact, inobtrusive, bargain-priced binoculars served me well on that occassion, and i'm sure will continue to do so, whether at the races or all manner of other sporting events.

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Positives: Compact, Nice Affordability, Max Magnification: 4x, Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated

5 RECOMMENDED by 19 people for OVERALL

Quantaray Dakota 8x21

$15.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Backwoods Bob", www1.photoalley.com
it was small, so you could stuff in your coat when not needed, yet was powerful enough to check out most things when needed.
from "Brad The Penn Stater", www.ritzcamera.com
also is well suited for casual bird watching or even hunting to determine your prey and scope out distance.
from www1.photoalley.com
they are tiny when folded up, and even come with a carrying case.
from www1.photoalley.com
pros: compact, quality lenses, strong construction best uses: bird watching, security, yachting describe yourself: casual/recreational

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Positives: Excellent Durability, Compact, Max Magnification: 8 x

Steiner Military 10x50

$282.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
what i like best about this product is that it is compact and it doesn't fog up.
from www.amazon.com
an exellent choice for birders.
from www.amazon.com
i bit bulky but still fits in normal pocket.
from www.amazon.com
good light gathering ability in a moderate size package.
from www.amazon.com
the smaller magnification means the image is less bouncy as well.

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Positives: Excellent Durability, Nice Affordability, Nice Clarity, Max Magnification: 10 x,10x

Nikon ProStaff ATB 9x25

$171.00 Est. at Amazon

from jican, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: excellent binoculars, clear crisp focus, light-weight, sure grip and comfortable.
from www.amazon.com
keeping in mind they are an inexpensive compact, these are an overall excellent binocular and a super value imo.
from www.amazon.com
perfect for me -- i take them onboard my kayak for birdwatching.
from www.amazon.com
easy to adjust and focus except that diopter is a little difficult to adjust.
from www.amazon.com
the focus control is easy to operate even for small hands.

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Positives: Compact, Great Affordability, Excellent Clarity, Max Magnification: 9 x,9x

Barska Optics Blueline AA10320 Monocular

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's very clear and focuses pretty close too.
from www.amazon.com
it is a tad too heavy for the average pocket but it might fit in those wretched cargo pants.
from www.amazon.com
it is by far the best for the money that i have found.
from www.amazon.com
it is bright clear and powerful.
from www.amazon.com
it's a little larger than i would like, but the images are clear, and the viewing field is large enough to easily find my golf ball.

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Positives: Great Clarity, Good Affordability, Max Magnification: 10 x, Without Zoom

Celestron Outland 71168 10x42

$80.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.adorama.com
wonderful construct and bright, clear views.
from www.amazon.com
really good quality binocular with features found in very expensive models.
from www.amazon.com
- impressive optics with great clarity
from www.amazon.com
i am very impressed with the clarity of the optics.
from www.amazon.com
- compact size for its 10x42 magnification and field of view

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Positives: Great Durability, Nice Clarity, Max Magnification: 10 x,10x, Lens Coating: Multi-Coated

Nikon Travelite 8x25

$73.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Optics also seem to be what I would expect from Nikon.
from www.amazon.com
I am a bird watcher and these glasses really give you a good view of the birds clear, bright, and nice magnification..
from www.amazon.com
I bought these to replace a cheap $20 pair of binoculars that were stolen out of my car.
from www.amazon.com
I also own a pair of Zeiss 10X50,they are nice but very heavy and I would rather have my Nikon binocs any day.
from www.amazon.com
I purchased these binoculars because they were rated a best buy by consumer reports.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 8x, Lens Coating: Multi-Coated, Focus Type: Center, With Waterproof

Zeiss MiniQuick 5x10 T* Monocular

$146.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.adorama.com
easy to use, quality lenses, strong construction best uses:
from www.amazon.com
but after i received it i'd say that it was worth the price.
from www.adorama.com
image very sharp when in focus.
from www.adorama.com
(because i am quite nearsighted, i can use without glasses up to about 7 feet.) lightest and most compact device available for these limited purposes, but a lanyard ring would be more useful to me
from www.amazon.com
my small binoculars were just a bit too large to casually take along with keys and wallet when i'm popping out the door for a walk.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 5 x,5x, Without Waterproof, Focus Type: Individual Eye

Bushnell Trophy 12x50

$181.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Great binoculars for concerts, sports and even wild life sightseeing.
from www.amazon.com
Great glasses!
from www.amazon.com
I replaced my 30 yr old Bushnell binoculars with this new item..since i have eyeglasses i saw double images with the old binoculars..but the new ones are designed to eliminate that problem..and they work perfectly!!
from www.amazon.com
Will recommend to anyone who is looking for an economically priced good and reliable binoculars.
from www.amazon.com
These binoculars are outstanding for big game hunting and scouting.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 12 x,12x, Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, Without Zoom, Focus Type: Center

Pentax DCF WP II 10x42

$365.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
If you have a beer budget but champagne taste, then buy the over thousand dollar Zeiss, Leica, or Swarovski binoculars!
from www.amazon.com
Pentax DCF WP binoculars are great.
from www.amazon.com
The clarity and optics of the binoculars is exceptional.
from www.amazon.com
These are the nicest binoculars we've ever had as far as a nice sharp field of view and image.
from www.amazon.com
These binoculars so far have performed great.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 10 x, Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, With Waterproof, Without Zoom

Celestron SkyMaster 20-100x70

$107.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
For the price I decided why not try them.
from www.amazon.com
For the price I paid (Under $100) I rate these 5 stars.
from www.amazon.com
For use between 20-70x are very good, the pictures are very clear and striking, these binoculars are made with quality materials, are very nice and is sturdy appearance.
from www.amazon.com
My purchase of the Celestron Binoculars is for my celestial observation in my retirement.
from www.amazon.com
The Celestron 71012 SkyMaster 20-100x70 Zoom are OK.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 20x, Lens Coating: Multi-Coated, With Diopter Adjustable, With Tripod Adapter

Nikon Trailblazer ATB 8x25

$105.00 Est. at Amazon

from "bh friendly customer", www.bhphotovideo.com
[...]the binocular itself is compact, yet feels rugged.
from www.amazon.com
they are light, compact & water resistant.
from www.amazon.com
i think for ther size, the waterproof and adjustable eye cups they are great.
from www.amazon.com
these are really compact, smaller than the 8 x25 sportstars and feel great in the hands.
from www.amazon.com
i didn't want a particularly full-size one due to their heaviness, or so i thought.

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Positives: Compact, Max Magnification: 8x, Lens Coating: Multi-Coated, Without Zoom

Pentax DCF WP II 8x42

$349.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
One drawback - the binocular is listed on the Pentax website as having click-stop dioptor detents to keep the adjustment "locked" once set for your eyes.
from www.amazon.com
There was a vendor selling many brands of binoculars, including Zeiss, Leica, Leupold, Pentax and Swarovski.
from www.amazon.com
Ok, my first review on Amazon, so let me tell you about the Pentax DCF WP II 8x42 binoculars...
from "Ron", www.adorama.com
I own 2 pair of Pentax DCF/WP Binoculars and consider them to be the best value on the market, comparable to the finest German binoculars at half the price.
from "stonerl", www.adorama.com
The close focus is very useful.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 8x, Lens Coating: Coated, Focus Type: Center, With Waterproof

Barska Optics X-Trail AB10156

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Bought for astronomy (with a tripod)...
from www.amazon.com
For the price the optics are clear/colored well.
from www.amazon.com
Great product for the price.
from www.amazon.com
I got this for bird watching, but when I receive the first one, it won't focus, and getting double image.
from www.amazon.com
I'm fond of wild life and photography so I wanted a Binoc.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 20x, Focus Type: Center, Without Night Vision, Without Waterproof

Brunton Echo Zoom 30X21

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
At high power zoom, the view become very dim and the field of view become very small.
from www.amazon.com
There are two dials to adjust--one is the focus and the other is the zoom mechanism.
from www.amazon.com
I bought this monocular so I could have a lightweight scope to keep handy and not have to wear my binoculars all the time.
from www.amazon.com
Seems good if not using any of the zoom magnification, becomes blurry if zoomed over 10x.
from www.amazon.com
I have happily owned the smaller Brunton Echo 7x18 for a few years, so when this one came out, I was ready to step up to a more powerful version of the Echo.

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Positives: With Zoom

Celestron SkyMaster 25-125x 80

$145.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
The Celestrons at 25 power are kind of OK in terms of clarity and magnification.
from www.amazon.com
I bought these binoculars to use on a tripod and view wildlife.
from www.amazon.com
The optics and construction are top notch, what I would expect from Celestron.
from www.amazon.com
I'm happy with my purchase of these binoculars.
from www.amazon.com
Looking at the moon has never been more exciting.

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Positives: Max Magnification: 25x, Lens Coating: Multi-Coated, With Diopter Adjustable, With Tripod Adapter

Lowepro Voyager C

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
I agree with Rusty Duck: The Lowepro "nonslip" straps are outclassed by the UpStrap strap.
from www.amazon.com
I like Lowepro equipment and have quite a few of their items.
from www.amazon.com
I rarely put a camera around my neck.
from www.amazon.com
The Lowepro Voyager C Camera Strap is comfortable around your neck.
from www.amazon.com
This is my third such camera strap from various manufacturers.

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Best Binoculars Overall

Olympus RCI Outback 8x21

Olympus Outback RC I 10x21

Olympus PC III 7x21

Bushnell Xtra-Wide 4x30

Quantaray Dakota 8x21

Steiner Military 10x50

Nikon ProStaff ATB 9x25

Barska Optics Blueline AA10320 Monocular

Celestron Outland 71168 10x42

Nikon Travelite 8x25

Zeiss MiniQuick 5x10 T* Monocular

Bushnell Trophy 12x50

Pentax DCF WP II 10x42

Celestron SkyMaster 20-100x70

Nikon Trailblazer ATB 8x25

Pentax DCF WP II 8x42

Barska Optics X-Trail AB10156

Brunton Echo Zoom 30X21

Celestron SkyMaster 25-125x 80

Lowepro Voyager C

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