Sunagor 30-160x70 BCF Mega Zoom Binoculars with Case

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These affordable reverse Porro small binoculars are made by Apexel, a Chinese company famous for its smartphone lens accessories. We’ll also examine magnification power, lens quality, and, of course, value for money in terms of how much bang we’re getting for our buck. Just shy of 2Kg, they’re a fairly weighty option too, but cram in all the bells and whistles we might expect, including a world compass and lens coatings to ensure the best light transmission – and so a great view – is possible. The minimum close focus – 5m – is on the long side, so look elsewhere if you’re after a monocular that works at close range, but otherwise it’s perfect for walkers, casual twitchers and nature lovers. Setting up handheld binoculars takes a few seconds, and even mounted ones can be set up in a few minutes, so you’ll be observing long before your Go-To telescope-using buddies are ready to start.

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Despite the 334g weight, it’s well balanced and easy to use single-handed, where you can adjust the focus with your fingertips using the smooth dial on the top. For seafaring types, here we get a built-in illuminated compass and a means of working out distance, via a ring scale provided on the lens nozzle. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. They are also quite heavy, which means that they are likely to tire your arms, although we did find that their mass also helps to reduce shake. Built for the wet as well as the wild and straightforward to use with it, this Bushnell pair of compact binos has an extra trick up its sleeve in claiming to be 100% waterproof, thanks to O-ring seals to prevent moisture ingress plus nitrogen-purged housing to prevent fogging.Finally, we love that there are five colors, including vibrant lime green and hot pink to choose from. Contrast between the background sky and light from stars, planets and deep-sky objects is apparent across the field of view.

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eye relief, which means they're not ideal for people who need to wear their glasses to correct astigmatism when using binoculars.Key specs – Optics: 8x magnification, 25mm objective lens, BAK4 prism, fully-coated lenses; Field of view: 6°; Exit pupil: 2. We got some great views of Orion’s Belt and Sword together, plus sharp panoramas of larger open clusters like the Beehive Cluster and Melotte 111. Take note of the specification quoted, too, such as 7x50, where the first number quoted is the magnification power and the second is the size of the objective lens in use. We also find an illuminated compass usefully on board and, more unusually, a distance calculator dial. It’s not as rugged or as weatherproof as the Viking Cygnus 8×25, although the metal casing, rubber lens cap and soft pouch should keep it safe from harm.

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It’s a little heavier than the other 25mm monoculars, although the all-metal construction feels tough, and we found the central focus wheel stiff when trying to focus in on distant objects. The specification continues to impress as we get BaK-4 prisms for bright and clear viewing plus a digital illuminated compass to help avoid mariners from getting lost at sea. The Opticron TGA binoculars are more than 100g lighter than any of the other Porro prism binoculars in this test group, but this doesn’t come at the expense of ruggedness.

Because compact binoculars are small and light, it's easier to hold them still and so you don't need to worry about higher magnification causing unusable wobble, negating the need for a tripod. Don’t expect incredible results – these aren’t photographic quality optics – but you might get a good image or even a video of critters far away. We also look carefully at the build quality, weatherproofing and shock-proofing, and test the focus controls and optical adjustments, plus any cases or accessories provided. Unusually for compact binoculars, there's a tripod mount (which requires an adaptor — simple enough to pick up cheaply) and a lug on the right-hand barrel to attach the carry strap to. The exit pupil should be no larger than the dark-dilated pupils of your eyes: a pupil of anywhere between 4-6mm is fine for your first pair of binoculars.

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Watch out for the 10x21 version of the Pentax UD, as they are not fully multi-coated, have less eye relief, and have an even smaller exit pupil at 2. The Bresser 10x50 Corvette binoculars come with an array of welcome extras such as a nylon case, 25cm-wide neck strap, tethered lens caps for the objective lenses, tethered rain guard for the eyepieces, a microfibre cleaning cloth and an instruction booklet. Minox X-Lite 8x26The X-Lite range is versatile and perfect for all outdoor activities, whether hiking, traveling, bird watching or stargazing. Still, marine binoculars often have individual adjustments for each eye – these will be better adapted to their owners, and don't need readjusting once set up, making them good for low light.

With all that time spent using them, we know just what you need to look for when picking out a product. They easily fit in your jacket pocket, pack, or purse, and are made with a dual-hinge system that allows the optical tubes to fold and tuck under the closed bridge to ensure the smallest form factor when fully closed. Weighing just shy of 800g, we found these binos to be very comfortable to handle and enjoyed the sharp on-axis views they gave.