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Ok, what can you expect for $15...not much I think. So I was very surprised when these binoculars were clear and were well constructed. I wanted a small pair to throw in my backpack with magnification in this range and didn't want to spend a lot since I wouldn't use them too much. These fill the bill just fine. And I could focus down to about 10 feet which was more than I expected also. Definitely recommend them.
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Within days of receiving this product, the rubber around the eye piece fell off. Not a big deal, but annoying nonetheless. The quality of the optics of the binoculars leaves much to be desired, but of course, that is a function of the price. In humid and wet conditions the binoculars just did not hold up. The lenses were always fogged and then a permanent cloud settled in the lenses, making them almost useless. I just left them somewhere when I was traveling. On the plus side, they are small, light and convenient to carry around. Would not buy again, even though they are inexpensive, it just isn't worth the $20-30 that I spent on it. If casual birding in your backyard is all you will be doing with these, this is the product for you. Otherwise, don't bother.
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According to the specifications, these binoculars weigh 11.3 ounces.
According to the product details, they weigh 4 ounces, for a shipping weight of 8 ounces.
Which is it, or do they actually have a different specified weight as opposed to product weight? Is their inertial mass the same as their gravitational mass?
I've given these binoculars five stars because they seem to have magical properties. It would be great if they weighed 4 ounces for carrying, but had a good solid 11+ ounces for stability when viewing.
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I bought these for my husband to have as an extra pair to keep in his truck and he loves them! He actually favors them in most situtions because they are alway close and compact. It takes something pretty darn for away for him to get his larger ones (that arent too much better) or his scope. He loves them! Great investment.
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Pros:
+Light, compact (about the size and weight of a modern personal digital camera). Very suitable for theaters. I once sat at the very last row, upstairs of a Broadway theater and could still see the actors pretty well. But don't expect to see the whole show through this, certainly not as comfortable as using your naked eyes.
Kind of small for birds view.
+Very reasonable price. Package comes with a cleaning cloth, a small bag and a strap.
Cons: can be shaky (since it's a 12x) if hands are not strong. If you're not sure, buy 10x instead.
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