Consumer Reviews

Barska 10×42 Atlantic Review – This Is One Terrible Binocular

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After considerable research and consulting with other hunters, I purchased a pair of Barska 10 x 42 Atlantic binoculars. What a terrible mistake.

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Bushnell Sportview 7×35 Extra Wide Angle Binoculars: Using Since 1978

I first bought a pair of Bushnell Sportview 7×35 wide angle binoculars in 1978 when I spent time on lake Umbagog helping document Loons, nests, and hatchlings

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Leupold 7-12×32 Switch Binocular Review: Great Optics, Poor Design

Okay, the binoculars are great from a viewing end, but what’s up with the neck strap and shoulder harness? Someone at the design stage has goofed

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Pentax Papilios 6.5 x 21 Review: I Love These Binoculars!

Inexpensive, light-weight and small, these binoculars do what they were made for really well. We’ve been using them for 6 months and love them!

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Bushnell 10×42 Porro Prism Binocular Review: Best for Stargazing

I use a Bushnell 13-2010 10×42 National Audobon Society porro prism binocular. They offer a very clear image for birdwatching, even down to low light levels

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Nikon 7223 Action 16x50mm Binocular Review: Comfortable & Easy to Use

My favorite binoculars are the Nikon 7223 Action 16 X 50mm binocs. The texture of Nikon’s newer binoculars is just right & the grip and eyepiece are comfortable

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Why My Cheap Binoculars from Japan Work Great!

My favorite binoculars are a cheap, cheesy little tourist trap pair of collapsible, made in Japan, 1960s lookers. They are so worry-free and very compact

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Bynolyt Binoculars Review: Waterproof & Excellent Birdwatching Binocs

Bynolyt Binoculars works very well for birdwatching. I have watched birds for 6 years now (still with the same binocular) and it never gave me any problems

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Swift Reliant 8×40 Porro Prism Binoculars 747 Review: Heavy & Rugged

I am an avid birdwatcher, and have had many binoculars in the past, but by far my favorite binocular has to be the Swift Reliant 8×40 Porro Binoculars 747

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Nikon Astronomy Binoculars: Great Warranty & Better Optics

I had a pair of Nikon Astronomy Binoculars for about twenty years. Then an eyepiece broke. They had a lifetime warranty but don’t make the binoculars any more

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