These binoculars were better than expected. You must follow the directions carefully if you are new to binoculars. Tuningba few things to suite your particular eyes are important. There's a huge difference between only adjusting the center main focus versus fine tuning everything. You have to properly adjust the pivot that controls the distance between left/right eye. Some people have eyes further or closer apart than others. You only do this once unless you ever move it. You must also adjust the left eye versus right eye focus next. Some of us have different eye sight in left to right eye. Theses handy adjustments on each eye piece allows adjusting to synchronize the binoculars to each eye individually which is awesome. Again, like the previous adjustment is only done once. If you do these additional steps I promise you will have a great viewing experience because these binoculars are just as clear as much more expensive ones. Remember you also have the ring on each eye that you can twist outward to extended so your eyes and eyelashes are not too close to the lens.You will be amazed how far and clear you'll be able to see. Just remember the stronger binoculars you use the steadier your hand needs to be. If your viewing experience is too shaky, simply use a tripod for binoculars. You'll love these