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highly recommended

Nice binoculars

Nice binoculars...I wasn't expecting them to be completely plastic. They are not cheap plastic though if that counts for anything...

Don't expect them to be water resistant! Here's what to do if there's moisture inside and you're in the Outback...

We bought two pairs of these binoculars for a trip to Costa Rica, wanting something lighter than our beautiful but heavy Zeiss bins. When they came, one was defective - one side didn't focus - so we had to replace that just before departure. In use we found them lightweight, easy to use and the optics are quite OK for such cheap binoculars. I like the close focus and their pocketability. The right-eye diopter adjustment is quite loose so you need to tape it in place.

Main problem is, in CR it rains...and rains! There are so many opportunities for bins to get wet. Within a few days, both had moisture inside the left barrel. It took us a while to figure how to clean this out.

First you prise off the silver plastic shells, underside then topside, using a knife or small screwdriver in the seam where they snap together. (The plastic is tacked to the metal inner barrels with spots of glue, so this takes a bit of force). Only then can you twist off the eyepiece assembly and mop out the moisture. You have to get all glass surfaces, especially the prisms, scrupulously clean with lens cleaner and lint-free lens tissue, or else there will always be some cloudiness. Watch out for the little black plastic slider that goes diagonally thru the middle of each set of prisms - moisture gets in there too, you may have to yank it out and clean inside that slot.

Then put it all together and make sure it isn't hanging round your neck NEXT time you fall in the river or sea!

This fix worked for us, but don't try it unless you are fairly methodical and handy at fixing things

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Never knew binoculars could be so good!

After ridding myself of the cheapy binoculars that I had for years, I decided to dive in and get some "good" ones. Well, I was pleasantly surprised that these went way beyond good. These binoculars are fabulous. Everybody should have a pair like these!!

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night sky

My son used the binoculars to view the night sky and was very surprised at what he could see with them. He is an astronomer so knows the sky and what he wants to find. He's very pleased. Next he'll use them at the San Francisco Symphony when he sits up high in the cheaper seats.

Very Good, especially for their size!

I bought these for my wife last year to use on a big trip she was taking - she loved them, and thought that they were very easy to use, and provided excellent clarity. The optics are clearly superior to cheaper alternatives that you'd find at Wal-mart or Target, but you won't find that the magnification is any better than the cheaper ones. For the money, I thought these were worth the premium.

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Travel light and see the sights with the Outback binoculars. The light and ultra-compact binoculars offer Roof Prism technology along with UV-protection, making it the ideal model for all-around outdoor use. These features and more are packed into a conveniently small but rugged all-weather shell to allow the binoculars to be easily carried anywhere you go.This binocular is ideal for water sports, traveling and entertainment events. The foldable design is compact enough to slip into any pocket. Multi-coated lenses provide improved image brightness for a crisp, clear view.

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