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Best bins available at the $200 price point
The good:
* high-quality, durable magnesium alloy construction instead of aluminum typical in the sub $200 range
* superior optics with dielectric and phase coated BaK4 prisms and fully multicoated lenses compared to other options at this price with BaK7 prisms and partially coated lenses
* very wide 7.8 degree field of view
* super lightweight, coming in at 15oz
* compact at only 5 x 4 x 2.25 inches
* easy and responsive focus knob without being mushy
* ample eye relief with or without glasses
* both focus and diopter are smooth and hold their setting
* eyecup settings lock-in
* incredibly clear image with bright light, vivid colors and high resolution
* wide field of view
* very comfortable neck strap
* top-level prism and lens construction gives surprisingly good low-light image for 4mm exit pupil bins
The bad:
* some distortion at the extreme edge of view
* may be too small for large hands
The ugly
* made in China
* poor warranty
I took these on a hike this past weekend to give them a real-world shakedown, and they were great. The compact size, rubberized coating, and textured grip made them feel easy in the hand. The focus response is smooth and quick (even though it does take about 1 3/4 full turns with the knob to go from zero to infinity), the colors are true, the image is sharp, and the depth of field is surprising. Best of all the light weight made it very easy to hold for an extended period and when in the pouch I didn't even know I was carrying...
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* high-quality, durable magnesium alloy construction instead of aluminum typical in the sub $200 range
* superior optics with dielectric and phase coated BaK4 prisms and fully multicoated lenses compared to other options at this price with BaK7 prisms and partially coated lenses
* very wide 7.8 degree field of view
* super lightweight, coming in at 15oz
* compact at only 5 x 4 x 2.25 inches
* easy and responsive focus knob without being mushy
* ample eye relief with or without glasses
* both focus and diopter are smooth and hold their setting
* eyecup settings lock-in
* incredibly clear image with bright light, vivid colors and high resolution
* wide field of view
* very comfortable neck strap
* top-level prism and lens construction gives surprisingly good low-light image for 4mm exit pupil bins
The bad:
* some distortion at the extreme edge of view
* may be too small for large hands
The ugly
* made in China
* poor warranty
I took these on a hike this past weekend to give them a real-world shakedown, and they were great. The compact size, rubberized coating, and textured grip made them feel easy in the hand. The focus response is smooth and quick (even though it does take about 1 3/4 full turns with the knob to go from zero to infinity), the colors are true, the image is sharp, and the depth of field is surprising. Best of all the light weight made it very easy to hold for an extended period and when in the pouch I didn't even know I was carrying...
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Pros:
- Build and materials found in $300+ options
Cons:
- May be a bit small for large hands
Best Used for:
- Hiking, camping, birding
Would recommend: Yes
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