By Olympus

• Autofocus: No
• Compact = Pocket Or Designer: Designer
• Type Standard/Compact: Compact
• Type of Prism: Roof
• Waterprotection: No

Terrific value, 2010-07-23
These binoculars are such good value for money. The image is bright, which is good for dull days, and they have great resolution, indeed better than many other makes I have tried that cost far more. They are small and light to carry which is a bonus. The only drawback is that they are not waterproof, but then, if they were, they would cost a deal more. However, the best thing about them is the clarity of image. Buy a pair, you'll be impressed.

By Celestron

Brand New - Ships same day, delivery 2-5 working days. 7 Day Money Back Guarantee. 10th Year online! - PicStop is an established retailer of Camera and Computer Accessories and Hardware.
Excellent value, 2010-05-30
These Binoculars far exceeded my expectations. For the money they cannot be beaten. A friend of mine has a panoramic countryside view from his lounge window so I took them there for a test run. Having used some 12x50 binoculars in the past I was amazed at the difference in magnification and clarity of the Celestron UpClose pair. Well worth the money,highly recommended.

By Olympus

Does exactly what it says on the tin!, 2010-06-29
Well, they do the job they are intended to do really well, they are small enough to put in your pocket, and light enough to carry on long distance walks.. They are far better than any other of the small binoculars I've bought - up to now...

By Celestron

The UpClose Roof Prism Series has something for everyone whether for action sports, vacationing, nature viewing, wildlife observing or various other activities. UpClose roof prism models are rubber covered for protection and ease of handling. These binoculars are fully coated to give clear, sharp, high contrast views.- Fully coated optics- Protective rubber covering with embossed logo for firm grip- Ultra compact design with folding center bridge- Diopter adjustment for precise focusing- Water resistant body- Nylon carrying case
Excellent, 2010-07-30
Very pleased with these binoculars, just the right size magnifacation & lens size, chunky & robust, not too big or small, just right. I am very pleased with them.

By Olympus

• 10x magnification
• Small size lightweight design for hassle-free portability
• Multi-coated lens for maximum image brightness and contrast
• Twist up-up/down eye pieces for comfortable viewing

great unit,, 2010-04-07
MY 25 year old binocular, were very heavy and large, to take away on holidays, but my new ones are very light and very small, i can carry them with me all the time now, they look good to, i'm very happy from order to delivery, just what i was looking for, + which magazine said it was good to.

By Trends UK

• Compact
• easy to use
• high quality
• Manufaturer's recommended age 6yrs +

binoculars, 2009-12-26
Great binoculars, just what my grand daughter wanted. Sturdy, but light weight, and easy to use.

By Olympus

Brand New - Ships same day, delivery 2-5 working days. 7 Day Money Back Guarantee. 10th Year online! - PicStop is an established retailer of Camera and Computer Accessories and Hardware.
Olympus 8x21 DPC I-Series Binoculars - Silver, 2010-07-12
I bought these binoculars for my husband's birthday. He thought they were really compact which is what he needed for when he goes to watch the Motogp.
I would recommend this product

By Sunagor

great little binoculars!, 2010-01-02
bought these as a gift for my dad. perfect for him, fit in his pocket whilst out walking the dog, so light hardly know they are there. great to use, and can see quite far away very clearly!

By Celestron

• 15x magnification porro prism binocular
• Large 70mm objective lens offers maximum image brightness in low-light and long-range conditions
• Four-element objective lens for ultra sharp focus across the field of view
• Multi-Coated optics for sharp, clear views
• Suitable for terrestrial or astronomical viewing

Perfect for Astronomy, 2010-06-23
I assume that these have been designed for astronomy - they can only reach focus for distant objects. This allows the optical design to be optimized for the job in hand - and they have done a very good job. The focus control is smooth and provides fine control. The sharpness at the center of the field of view is excellent, and (at least on my pair) the collimation of the optics appear to be spot on. Sharpness reduces a bit towards the edges, but it still gives pleasing star images right to the edge. The apparent field of view is also very impressive (4.4 x 15 = 66 degrees) - this is important because it makes finding objects much easier. Point it at the moon, and a surprising amount of detail is available for just 15x magnification. There is a tiny amount of false color on the limb of the moon, but nothing too distracting. The 15x magnification is just large enough to differentiate most Messier objects from stars. Perfect for getting to know the night sky.
To my surprise, it is just as easy to hold these binoculars steady as a pair of 7x35. It seems that the extra length of the binoculars help - hold them at the objective end. I often use them lying on my back - this gives reasonably steady views, but my arms need a rest after a few minutes. Same problem with the very light 7x35 binoculars I own. I think it is mostly due to the weight of my arms rather than the binoculars!
Are they optically perfect? No. Any good for planets? No. If you are after perfection, you will need to spend 10x the amount and buy a top end astronomical telescope. Any real down sides? I find the rubber eye guards uncomfortable against my nose - however I am willing to put up with this as they get rid of stray light.
The supplied tripod adapter works well with my 7x35 binoculars, but it is useless for the 15x70 - it twists and oscillates from side to side. Get a metal one.

By Olympus

• 12x Magnification
• Multi-coated lens for maximum image brightness and contrast
• UV ray protection for care-free viewing
• Twist up-up/down eyepieces for comfortable viewing
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight

Great Product, 2010-04-19
Bought these binoculars for my wife who has developed an interest in bird watching since we back on to farmland/woodland and have a hawthorn hedge between our garden and the adjoining field. We are delighted with the binoculars which are small, lightweight, well made and nicely designed. The quality of the image exceeded my expectations for binoculars in this price range. Ideal for bird watching because of their magnification, (12x)size and weight.