27/06/2022
We took this camping with us. We wanted to see how they were at night especially for viewing stars. We are pleased with how they work. Day time photos with the phone attachment were incredible. Hopefully with a little practice, I will get better at nighttime photos- can't wait to take pictures of the moon.
17/05/2022
I am impressed with the quality of the Starscope Monocular by VivReal. Zoomed images are very clear and it is easy to focus. It is nicely packaged with accessories; smartphone holder, remote control, carry bag, tripod and cloth. I have a couple of tripods I will be using with it since the accompanying tripod is small and limited in its use. The smartphone holder takes time to get comfortable with. I haven't had a chance yet to get really good focused pictures with my iPhone. I am hoping with time I will get better at it. I primarily use the monocular for looking at birds and other wildlife. I look forward to many hiking adventures and trips to the mountains using my new monocular.
12/05/2022
I bought this because it will attach to my phone for pictures and it's easy to use. Haven't had it long enough to know how the optics will hold up but it works as advertised and is easy to use. The tripod that comes with it is something of a joke because it's very small - if you want to use this with a tripod you need to invest in something far more serious than what the vendor is providing. Still, this is well worth the price and the size of the tripod is something of a minor issue. I'm happy with it and have no issues recommending it for your average user.
11/05/2022
I was surprised by the quality. Quite sharp and contrasty images. I noticed no color distortion. A good choice for a powerful monocular.
11/05/2022
Does not appear to be strongly built...it's light compared with others and slips easily despite the knurled cover which is quite firm rubber.
However before it stopped focusing ( only had it one week from today ) the image was very bright and clear.
Hopefully the manufacturers will either repair or replace it.
Would not recommend.
The Supplier contacted us a few days after posting the one star review..they were extremely helpful and took full responsibility for the problem....we ended up with a refund..which came just a few days after they contacted.
Would recommend them for first class customer service.
However before it stopped focusing ( only had it one week from today ) the image was very bright and clear.
Hopefully the manufacturers will either repair or replace it.
Would not recommend.
The Supplier contacted us a few days after posting the one star review..they were extremely helpful and took full responsibility for the problem....we ended up with a refund..which came just a few days after they contacted.
Would recommend them for first class customer service.
10/05/2022
The scope appears well made and the optics are clear. It is a little tricky to mount on my iPhone 11 but that's due to the phone's protective case. Nevertheless, the scope delivers and allows me to capture some nice nature scenes that would have been too far away for the iPhone alone.
10/05/2022
GREAT monocular. The portability and its lightweight fits well in my backpack. In fact I take it with me as often as I do my camera. Plus the iPhone camera attachment that came with it works really well and I’m having a lot of fun with it. Clarity and focus is excellent. AND it’s waterproof so I don’t hesitate taking it with me when I kayak. I’m very pleased with my VIVReal monocular and feel good about recommending it to others looking for a monocular.
09/05/2022
My husband loves to go out and look at the International Space Station so he is excited to get a closer look at it.
09/05/2022
I bought this monocular as a gift for my husband and it was well received. We took it out on a hike with us. Its small, easy to carry and quite powerful. The cell phone adapter is easy to install and work really well as does the mini tripod for steadying the monocular. The most exciting gadget that came with this kit is the remote shutter. We were able to capture hummingbirds, wild horses and falcons from a distance and was great clarity. A great buy for sure.
08/05/2022