Celestron 71335 Nature DX 10x56 BaK-4 Prism Binoculars, Green

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These 8x42's were going to be strictly daytime use for me, so only casual testing at night was performed to get a better idea of resolution, brightness, and edge performance. They are also suitable for sky watching and, thanks to the rubber armoring, are hardy enough to be taken anywhere without worrying about the elements. Cover up the left hand objective (using the lenscap) and then focus it so that the view appears clear in your right hand eye using the main focus on the top.

Like the Celestron Nature DX 12x56s here, they have grippy rubber armor, close focusing distance and are nitrogen filled and waterproof. You should also realize that not only the image is magnified but also any motion, bumps, waves, bounces etc. They got a work out as I paddled out and where covered with splash marks but the eyepieces where nice and dry whenever I opened them up. The eye relief afforded by this model is good, too, and the twist telescopic eye cup feels nice and sturdy, another major difference between this and the cheaper model. With large, 56 mm objective lenses, you’ll notice the increased light-gathering abilities of Nature DX 56mm binoculars.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. If you cannot enable JavaScript or you are having technical difficulties, please contact us — we are always here to help!

ED stands for "extra-low dispersion," which refers to the composition and optical properties of the glass used for the lenses.

Fully multi-coated optics provide brighter images by increasing light transmission through the entire optical path. It doesn't matter how great the edge performance is, or how bright the binocular is, or how much depth of field there is if what you're viewing won't come into sharp focus. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. I finally got a chance to take them out on the water at Lake Wickaboag in West Warren Massachusetts. Close runner ups for me after all this testing were the Atlas Intrepid ED 8x42 (very nice view and resolution, just a tad too long for me, plus I've found out I like the top hinge vs.