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Bushnell Sentry 18-36x50 Waterproof Spotting Scope (Camouflage)
From Bushnell

If you think bigger is better, have a look through one of Sentry spotting scopes. Delivering big scope performance in a compact, lightweight package, the fully coated optics provides impressive light transmission and image brightness. With variable-power eyepieces, they deliver ultra-fast, precise viewing. Each model features protective rubber armor and a compact tripod.PRODUCT FEATURES: 50mm objective lens for a clear, bright image; Multi-coated optics for increased light transmission; Waterproof; Rubber armor absorbs shock; Compact tripod for long-range viewing; Carrying case.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38261 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Bushnell
• Model: 78-1837
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 9.00" w x 12.00" l, 6.35 pounds

If you're the type who assumes bigger is better, we invite you to have a look through our Sentry spotting scopes. Delivering big scope performance in a compact, lightweight package, the fully coated optics provide impressive light transmission and image brightness. With variable-power eyepieces, they deliver ultra-fast, precise viewing. Each model features protective rubber armor and a compact tripod.

Specifications for this Bushnell spotting scope include:

• Magnification: 18-36x
• Objective lens: 50mm
• Field of view (feet at 1,000 yards): 115 at 18x, 75 at 36x

Tech Talk
Magnification: Spotting scopes are often referred to by two numbers separated by an "x". For example: 15-45x60. The first number is the power or magnification of the spotting scope. With a 15-45x60 variable power spotting scope, the object being viewed appears to be 15-45 times closer than you would see it with the unaided eye.

Field of View: Field of view is the side-to-side measurement of the circular viewing field or subject area. It is defined by the width in feet or meters of the area visible at 1000 yards or meters. A wide field of view is better for following fast-moving action or scanning for wildlife. Generally, the higher the magnification, the narrower the field of view.

Good Deal for the Money
The sky's the limit price wise for spotting scopes but this scope is very reasonably priced.I use this one for zeroing in my rifles at 100yds and it works great for me. It even comes with its own case. The only real drawback is a flimsy tripod. Don't leave it standing on tripod next to you on tripod unless you're firing a small caliber rifle.

   

Swarovski Optiks Binoculars Suspenders (Black)
From Swarovski Optics

Includes Bino-Suspenders.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36707 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Black
• Brand: Swarovski Optik
• Model: 49200
• Released on: 2008-10-01
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Binocular neck straps are extremely handy, but they're not exactly designed for ergonomic comfort. Enter the Swarovski Bino Suspenders, which disperse weight throughout the upper body area to provide relief for the neck area. Ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and any other activity where you need your binoculars in a ready position for long stretches, the Bino Suspenders are comfortable and lightweight, with straps that reach over the shoulders and meet in the center of the back. The suspenders also include a snap lock that makes it easy to attach and detach your binoculars.

The Bino Suspenders disperse weight evenly throughout the upper body.

The Bino Suspenders are available for the following Swarovski models: SLC 56, SLC 50, SLC 42, SLC 30, EL 32, and EL 42.

About Swarovski Optik
Although founded in 1949, Swarovski Optik's roots actually trace all the way back to 1895, when Austrian Daniel Swarovski--who invented the world's first electric grinding machine for jewelry stones--established the family-owned Swarovski Crystal in the province of Tyrol. Since then, the name Swarovski has become synonymous worldwide with the clearest crystal, precision grinding, and a brilliant spirit of innovation, as the original enterprise continued branching out into additional lines of business.

Swarovski Optik owes its rise to Wilhelm Swarovski, son of the original founder and an avid hobby astronomer, who decided to build his own improved binocular in 1935 at a mere 17 years of age. With access to the specialized glass production and finishing technologies already used to manufacture jewelry stones in his father's factory, Wilhelm managed to develop a novel prism fabrication and grinding process that he applied in constructing his first 6x30 binocular. Wilhelm went on to found Swarovski Optik KG in Absam, Tyrol, in 1949, thus laying the foundation for a sports optics company with a global reputation. His company's first serial product, the Habicht 7x42, is still an industry standard in the field of hunting optics and continues to be produced in the best tradition of its founder.

   

Tasco Essentials 10x50 WA, Zip Focus Binocular
From Bushnell

The 10x 50mm is a bright, high-power workhorse with great wide-angle performance and tough rubber armor for durability. It’s the little mysteries in life that we find most enriching, and often it’s the details that tell the story. The bottom line is, you don’t have to be searching for an ivory-billed woodpecker to justify owning a pair of compact, high-performing binoculars. The Essentials line of roof-prism binoculars are tough, weather resistant and, most importantly, affordable. So whether you’re big-game hunting or stopping off to see the world’s largest prairie dog colony, there’s an Essentials binocular just right for the occasion.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18090 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Black
• Brand: Bushnell
• Model: 2023BRZ
• Released on: 2009-01-20
• Dimensions: 5.00" h x 9.50" w x 15.50" l, 1.65 pounds

Good buy for the money.
I bought these binoculars for use as a beginning backyard astronomer. They seem to be a good bargin for the price. Focus at all ranges is fast and images at all ranges are clear and crisp with no blurring. This is true both for landscape and celestial observing. Images are perhaps not quite as bright as they would be with a Nikon or Leupold,but for the money, they're a great deal.

   

Brunton Lite-Tech 8x42 Full Size Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars
From Brunton

Wildlife is unpredictable, but your equipment doesn't have to be. Fully Multi-Coated BaK-4 roof prisms protected by a durable aluminum frame with ergonomic body armor.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141700 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 8x42
• Color: Black
• Brand: Brunton
• Model: 81-200676

Bargain Binos Deluxe
Just got my Brunton Lite-Tech 8x42 binoculars and I must say that I am impressed. When you buy an inexpensive pair of binoculars, you can't really expect too much. Basic functionality (that is, not broken) is about the most you can hope for in binoculars under $50.

Maybe that's what makes the Brunton Lite-Tech 8x42's so impressive -- they're not really less-than-fifty-dollar binoculars. Mine cost less than $30 (less than $40 with shipping) from one of Amazon's sales partners. This price is about half the best price I could find for these binoculars anywhere else. Hopefully, this bargain will remain available for awhile.

My usual advice when considering an inexpensive pair of binoculars is to buy a brand that is known for its better, higher-end binocular lines. Usually, this means buying a pair of Bushnell Natureview 8x40 Porro Prism Birding Binocular or Nikon 7216 Action 8x40mm Binoculars (although not for under $50, and not in a roof prism design). You'll be buying that company's entry-level binocular, sometimes actually made by another manufacturer, but that company has a reputation to protect, so even their least-expensive binocular will probably pass the basic functionality test.

Like the others, Brunton makes fine upscale binoculars, too. Normally, these Brunton Lite-Tech's sell in the price range of other acceptable entry-level binoculars like the aforementioned Bushnell NatureView and Nikon Action lines. In that arena, they compete reasonably well with their competition. But at the bargain basement price I obtained mine, they blow the available competition away.

So what does Brunton give you on the Lite-Tech 8x42's that you don't usually see in a sub-$50 binocular? Consider the following:

First, you'll notice the modern design in a full-size roof prism binocular. While style shouldn't be your first concern, you won't have to worry about bino-envy when your friends whip out their sleek binoculars that cost two (or more) times the price.

While optical quality should be your first concern, it's usually a hopeless question in this price range. Not so in this case. The Lite-Techs have BaK-4 prism glass, not the much cheaper and more common BK-7 glass found in virtually every other binocular in this price range. They also feature fully multi-coated optics -- "fully" AND "multi" denoting an advanced level of coating beyond the lesser classes of just "coated optics," "fully-coated optics," or "multi-coated optics." I found the resulting image quality to be well above par in this class -- bright and clear to the edges with moderate aberration and pin-cushion distortion (both to be expected). Good optical design also leads to long eye relief (reported at 17.6mm) and a respectable field-of-view (341ft at 1000yds), although I found that my pair fell well-long (at about 8 feet) of the reported 4 foot minimum focusing distance.

The Lite-Techs sport a black rubber covering, like most other binos even in the low price range, but they also feature true waterproof/fogproof sealed construction and twist-up eyecups (no fold-down rubber eye cups here), two more features of higher-end models. Tethered objective lens covers and a rainguard top-off the list of bonuses.

The Brunton Lite-Techs aren't perfect. The eyecups on mine are rather loose and prone to collapsing back into their lowest position. The focus, while quite smooth feeling, is actually a bit sloppy. And I've heard tell of inconistent quality from others. But these are minor annoyances that one wouldn't even consider among the numerous faults found in other binoculars at this price.

The bottom-line is that you can't go wrong with the Brunton Lite-Tech 8x42s at a cost under $50. They are simply an excellent bargain for birding, hunting, or other general-purpose use. At the more common street price in the $60-$70 range, you should consider other good entry-level binocular from Bushnell, Nikon, and others. Still, you may find yourself coming back to these feature-packed Bruntons.

SO WORTH IT!
I got these binoculars as a spare when not using my Swarovski and I did not know what to expect. When finally got them, I was amazed by its light weight, body shape, and clear vision. One week I decided to take only this Brunton out to the field and the result was an excellent quality and waterproof product. The neck strap is not comfortable; so, better ones are needed. If you can not afford expensive ones this is a really a good product with a low price.

   

Military Zoom Binoculars


General Info See the whites of a bird's eye from 500 yards away. Bring an object five miles away so close, you can almost touch it. The new Military Zoom binoculars are the most powerful ever made. Be your own amateur astronomer as you view planets, moons, nebulae and comets. These make any stargazing experience feel like a telescopic trip to the planetarium. Read the coach and players' lips as you watch a sporting event. These are the kind of binoculars soldiers would use, only you'll be a safe distance away from the danger. With most binoculars, you can view objects seven times closer and 14 times brighter than with the unaided eye. Most amateur telescopes magnify 85 times. The Military Zoom magnifies between 20 and 140 times closer, and 70 times more light comes into its gigantic 70 mm lens. Every eye-catching event will feel like a truly interactive experience. Its rubber grip makes it simple to handle, too. The Military Zoom binoculars brings the world to your eyes. Go ahead, reach out and touch the stars.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #61599 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Gravity Defyer
• Model: TC 243

Very Hard To See Through
Very small viewing area inside the glasses. If you use the zoom, forget it, it goes out of focus. Desperately needs a tripod as trying to hold up its weight, the glasses shake badly. Using it without zoom you can see lots of detail, albeit such a tiny area to see through.