Background: I'm mostly blind and have started birding. My right eye doesn't really work, so why carry an extra heavy binocular tube? This is the best monocular I've been able to find, and believe me- I did a ton of research before choosing it. The Bushnell monocular is the only one that lists all it's specs and details. I've looked at the top competitors: Vortex, Wingspan, and Gosky have comparable monoculars, but I found them to be sketchy because of the lack of detail provided by both seller and company. They may well be very nice optics, but I like to Know what I'm getting into.Good stuff:I opted for a 10 power optic, not the standard 8 used in birding.One hand focus works quickly enough to aquire the target within seconds.The image quality is what I would expect from something like a Nikon Monarch 400 (I think that's what it's called). It's super clear, and easy to stabilize- not that it shakes that much at that power anyway.It's sturdy enough to be banged around in my pack, and has held up to a drop or two from it. I was ecstatic to find the Cooper's hawk before any in my group.Bad stuff:Well, considering the Bushnell legend hd roof prism binoculars of the same size run around the same price, I think this optic is pretty expensive. This is assuming that this optic is adapted from half of that set.The top lense cap is made of hard plastic, which can damage the coating and make annoying clanking sounds if it pops off.I don't think much of the case, which is bulky and poorly designed where utility is concerned.If shaken vigorously, this optic will rattle a bit. The source of the sound is a loosely fit tube housing around the screw that adjusts focus. It's not a main component, and isn't going to affect the actual Working mechanisms, which are all well fitted and tight.

This binocular is built sturdy and the optics are fantastic. Easy to focus. This is very good for astronomical viewing for beginners as it doesn't need any complex setup like for a telescope. A few night sky objects that I have been able to view with this:1. Moon, obviously, but this can show the craters on it.2. Jupiter and it's moons. You won't see details on the planet, though. That needs more magnification.3. Planets like Mars, Saturn4. Star clusters like Pleiades are stellar.5. Faint glow of the Orion nebula.6. I could even view a satellite once as it passed. I could even view the solar panels on it.!If you have clear, dark skies, you can view a ton of objects with this.A few difficulties you may face with this:1. Slight chromatic aberration visible with bright objects like the moon.2. With the magnification, this can double up as a bird watcher. But can be heavy for that use case.3. Due to high magnification, it's difficult to get a steady view, although with practice one can get better at it.. A tripod would go a long way.Overall, a great buy and has got me hooked to astronomical viewing.

K got these for my dad for Christmas and he is extremely happy. He had a very old pair of Bushnell (like 40 years old) that he would use on occasion to look at deer or an eagle since we live in the country. His Bushnell still worked but he wanted a pair to keep out in his shop, well these now stay beside his recliner in the living room :) I seen these and figured they would be just ok for what he wanted and the price was great since I couldn't afford a new pair of bushnells. I thought they would be of cheaper quality, but i hoped was wrong and I was. These are much sturdier and sound then I expected, they feel very solid. They are lighter in weight so your arms don't tire, which is nice. Things are crisp and clear when viewing them even at a distance (about 3 or 4 telephone polls, here in the country thats about 600 to 1000 feet) Very easy to focus also. Another awesome thing is the clarity in lower light. Deer like to come out at dusk and we can see them pretty good (I don't mean these work in the dark, but when the sun has about set and the worlds light is a yellowish gray, these work well). We just had a super moon and seeing it through these binoculars was absolutely breathtaking. I could really make out the markings on the moon. My dad was even wowed! I plan on grabbing another pair of these since he has forgotten his old pair and only uses these. I really do recommend these to anyone who wants a nice binocular. These are NOT cheaply made and I have no doubt you will be happy with this purchase. I gave it 5 stars because my dad and I are really truly impressed with Celestrons. I don't have anything negative to say! For once I got much much more then what I paid for, in a very good way! Thank you so much!

I got this for night time viewing and wild life viewing. It's worked great so far. I haven't tested it out that many times at night yet but it seems to be comparable with my Orion ED80 telescope. I can see Jupiter's moons and orion nebula in light polluted skies.The tripod adapter seems to be too small for my tripod. It still latches onto the tripod but it can fall out at a certain angle.The weight really isnt that big of a deal and didn't bother me at all. I am a regular hiker and I've hiked with these a few times already.For wild life viewing, It works pretty well. Though sometimes I wish there's more magnification for things like whale and sea lion watching.The bag that came with seems to be too small for the binocular. The velcro couldn't meet up completely. When carrying this thing during hike, the bag would bounce back and forth on my back which is a bit annoying.

I purchased the 15x70 Celestron Skymaster Binoculars primarily for casual astronomical viewing. Most of my remarks and observations center around using them for deep sky scans.First, the basic stats:Magnification: 15 power (50% greater than 10x50's)Objective size: 70mm (equivalent light gathering power twice that of a 50mm binocular)Field of view is 4.4 degrees or 230 ft. at 1000 yardsA surprising near focus of a mere 43 ft.--exceptional for this type of binocular.Eye Relief: 18mm so one can wear eyeglasses--providing the rubber eyecups are folded downExit pupil is 4.67mm (only .33mm less than 10x50's at 5mm)Other stats: Center focused; BAK-4 prisms, Porro design; Multi coated (but not fully multicoated) optics; Tripod adapter included an extra value (3 ½ inch vertical clearance). Case with strap--the latter the weakest part of the whole package.During daytime, we used it for scanning distant wildlife and mountain ridges. Excellent performance. Tripod adapter best used when viewing level or slightly above level angles. I found it too tedious and straining to attempt oblique views with a conventional photographic tripod. A tip on holding it steadier by hand: rather than grasping it the normal way, try holding each 70mm objective end with your hands.For amateur astronomers and novices wondering what you can see and its limitations, here are some notes in viewing familiar objects: Jupiter is readily resolved as a disc but seems too bright to see its bands. Its four moons can be easily seen (when in view); Saturn was near the sun but I think one may be able to resolve or infer its ring shape; Compared with a traditional 7x50 or 10x50 binocular, The Pleiades (M45), the Lagoon Nebula (M8), M35 in Gemini and the Orion Nebula (M42) are all breathtaking. So are the Scorpius open clusters M6 and M7. M13--the great Hercules Globular Cluster--was tantalizingly larger than the fuzzy spot I saw in my 10x50's. If you have a favorable southern horizon, the globular cluster M22 in Sagittarius also exhibits size. You can resolve some of the Wild Duck Cluster, M11. The shape of the Beehive open cluster (M44) in Cancer can be traced. Given a dark night, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) almost sprawls across the entire field of view with the companion galaxy M32 glimpsed as a fuzzy smudge. Even under urban and suburban skies, M31 does show expansive width. Both the North American and Pelican Nebulae near the star Deneb at the top of Cygnus the Swan--the Northern Cross--can be detected on a dark night's viewing--with patience. The colorful double star Albireo (at the opposite end of Cygnus) can just be resolved if you can manage a steady view. Mizar & Alcor in the Big Dipper's handle are easy to separate. I found it difficult to keep the stars in the Pleiades from dancing across the view unless I used a flat surface to lean on or a tripod.In terms of field of view (4.4 degrees): You can see the entire belt of Orion in one field; you can capture the entire sword--including M42--in one field of view; The near parallelogram head of Delphinius the Dolphin fills a field; So do the Coat Hanger and Kemble Cascade asterisms, respectively; In Lyra, Vega and the stars epsilon and zeta fill a field. The latter two are revealed as double stars. So also is Castor in Gemini. The Perseus Double Cluster and nearby open cluster Stock 2 can fit in one field, but in urban or moonlit settings this is more of a challenge. The three delightful open clusters sprawling across Auriga can be seen two at a time: Either M36 and M38 or M37 and M38, respectively. One of the four keystone stars in Hercules, eta, can be positioned with the globular cluster M13 also in the same scene. As the field of view is less than five degrees, one cannot place the pointer stars in the Big Dipper in the same field nor contain the entire of the Hyades in Taurus. The central four stars in Cancer the Crab are just barely outside the field.I also own a pair of Celestron OptiView 10x50's and have found the increased magnification and light gathering power of the Skymaster 15x70 worth the price to upgrade. In a quick comparison, the increase in apparent size of Jupiter's disc in the latter is quite noticeable as is that of M13 and M31. There is a pair of stars several degrees west of M13 that appears white in the 10x50's (at least to my eyes) yet are a stunning red with the 15x70 Skymaster. The moon, of course, can be seen with greater clarity in the Skymaster yet it does not fill the entire field of view. The down sides--and no surprise here--are that I can hold the former much steadier and see more of the sky with the smaller binos. There is also some chromatic aberration with the brighter objects like Jupiter but then again, for the price point (about $60), that's part of the game.All in all, I find the Skymaster 15x70 an excellent investment for the price. I've already relegated my trusty 10x50's to backup and use the Skymaster to quickly and effectively tour the heavens on nights when I don't want to take the time to set up my 8" SCT. I'd especially recommend it as a portable alternative for those considering purchasing the typical 60mm/2.4 inch department store telescope. The caveat is that one will have greater satisfaction with the use of a tripod or other means of steadying for sustained observing of stellar objects. I suggest acquiring a different tripod adapter such as the all metal Celestron Binocular Tripod Adaptor (#93512-A or equivalent) to alleviate some of the strain of viewing because it extends the height and clearance from the tripod an additional 1 1/8 inch vertical dimension beyond that of the supplied Bakelite tripod adapter.

I use it for birding and hiking. I've begun using monoculars lately because I've been diagnosed with vertical heterophoria, where my eyes don't line up vertically. So, without corrective glasses (which I prefer not to wear when sighting through any kind of scope) it's more difficult for me to use binocular. I find I can sight objects much more clearly and accurately when I use a monocular. I have two other monoculars from other manufacturers, and neither of them have the optical quality, light weight, and pocket size of the Roxant. I can easily put it in my pocket—and I take it everywhere. You never know when a fascinating bird will appear, so it's best to be prepared! The monocular is particularly useful at sporting events, where fans are screened for metal objects before entering the stadium. The Roxant passes through automatically; the others always have to be examined.

I needed a camera strap that would support my camera and 400mm lens without interfering with my binocular harness. Having gone through several inadequate straps, I was getting desperate. The Waka shoulder strap was the answer to my prayers. It is inexpensive, seems to be sturdy, and was very comfortable to wear for extended periods. The camera hangs low at your side and slides up easily when you need it. The strap appears to be made of quality materials, and in addition to the main attachment point includes a safety catch that attaches independently.I found it to ride more comfortably on the right side than the left, but the main anchor can probably attach in a different orientation than the one shown in the video.About that video - do not attempt to put this thing together without watching the video. The packaging and assembly of this strap was a dark mystery until I saw the video.Overall extremely satisfied.

Excellent product for stargazing! Requires a tripod.Cons :Eye Relief is bad.Does tend to get foggyYou can notice Chromatic Aberration, but it wont be a big dealMight come with Lens out of alignment and has to be collimated if your package had a rough ridePros :Build Quality is goodFocus is goodHas Dioptric correction, I can use them without my glassesComfortable to hold and useComes with Tripod adapterWhat you can see :Really nice for Birding, and terrestrial viewing.Moon, with very good details.Moon/Moons of Jupiter, not Jupiter itself.Saturn will be a small point.Orion Nebulae, i was able to get good details for a binocular.Really good views of Pleiades star clusterAndromeda GalaxyTriangulum Galaxy, in dark skies.Multiple other brighter deep sky objects.All these objects can be seen in a light polluted city, so it was really worth it.Buy yourself a phone adapter and a tripod and you can take images of everything you see!