Celestron Nature Series 10x50 Porro Prism Binocular

Comments about Celestron Nature Series 10x50 Porro Prism Binocular:

These binoculars have a nice solid feel and seem to be constructed strongly. I really like the rubberized outer coating. The documentation states that these are waterproof (I don't plan to test this, but it's nice to know they are). They're compatible with standard 1/4"-20 tripod adapters (not included, of course), so that's a nice bonus. Focusing mechanism seems to be very smooth. They seem to be nicely collimated (no double images). The lens coating on this particular set allows for good color accuracy. There's a spot (some sort of gunk, I'm not sure) on one of the objective lenses on my pair, and I haven't been able to safely remove it yet. It doesn't seem to affect the performance of these binoculars at all, but I'll keep trying to clean it off with my LensPen. I like the fact that the objective lens caps are tethered to the body so that they won't be lost when I'm using the binoculars. The eyepieces are adjustable for those of us that wear glasses (nice feature). The neck strap is pretty cheap (basically a flat braided nylon string/rope with slack adjusters), and I had to put a staple in each end next to the slack adjusters to keep it in place, but it does the job. If you plan to have this hanging from your neck for any real length of time, I'd recommend finding a better strap. The included carry case is pretty cheap too (no padding), but it does the job. Overall, I highly recommend these, especially for this price.

Comments about Celestron Nature Series 10x50 Porro Prism Binocular:

Great pair of Binoculars!! Only negative is that they are a bit heavy, otherwise they are fantastic.

Comments about Celestron Nature Series 10x50 Porro Prism Binocular:

I have been using the Nature Series 10X50 binoculars for about a month now primarily for observing birds, rabbits and other wildlife and stargazing. The images are quite clear and bright and focusing is quick and easy. The binoculars perform well in low light. I am a fairly small female (under 115 lb.) and I find the weight and size very comfortable for these activities. The waterproofing is a big plus for me. I was quite pleased that the binoculars come with a case and a strap (this is not clear from the product description). The lens caps are attached to the binoculars and the strap and therefore will not get lost. These binoculars produce a clear steady image for terrestrial observing. The images are bright and well focused for stargazing. However, the binoculars should be attached to a tripod (a socket is provided) in order to have a rock steady image when stargazing. I am quite pleased with my purchase.