Are they good for birdwatching?
1498674
Well, I am not a birdwatcher, Thelma, but I would think they would be great... lightweight, and the fact that they are instantly and automatically in focus would enable you to catch that glimpse before the bird flies away.
1498675
I use ;my binoculars for concerts, plays and for outdoor scenery. Not sure if the auto adjust would be quick enough for that type of use.
1054013
In my opinion, you should probably use 8 power binoculars for bird watching unless you can hold these 10 powers quite still. 10 powers really expose any shaking.
948045
yes it would be good for birding. We have a cabin in the mountains that overlooks a small valley. We sit on the balcony with the scope on a tripod and watch alot of wildlife with it. Have fun with it. They have alot of accessories to add to the experience. I cant wait to get some of them. Take care!
1323107
I would have to look back at my information but I can say these are fantastic small binoculars. They are not the best for birding because they do not have the width of field you may want but otherwise I do like them very much.
2267401
I feel these binoculars are ok for general nature walks, some sporting events. They aren't powerful enough for far distances (like in a big stadium). For more detail I think I'd have to buy a better pair and spend 2x the money. I did like that I could look through them with my glasses on, and they have a rubber cushion around the eye area. They are small, light weight, and have a good grip surface. Hope this helps. Barb
2014516
I think they would be excellent for that purpose. They are very compact and light and the optical quality is good.
2136163
These binoculars are very clear and do well in low light but they are not high power. If he is looking at birds around the lake and near shore, these would be great. However, a spotting scope would be a better choice if he wants to look at birds far out on the lake. A scope would have a higher magnification so that a tiny spot turns into an identifiable bird. These binoculars are not high power but are great for warblers, winter birds at the feeders... I'm bringing mine to Belize where I will use the water proofing and low light features. For general birding I recommend them very highly. For distance birding, a scope would be the way to go. These binoculars are very clear and do well in low light but they are not high power. If he is looking at birds around the lake and near shore, these would be great. However, a spotting scope would be a better choice if he wants to look at birds far out on the lake. A scope would have a higher magnification so that a tiny spot turns into an identifiable bird. These binoculars are not high power but are great for warblers, winter birds at the feeders... I'm bringing mine to Belize where I will use the water proofing and low light features. For general birding I recommend them very highly.... » Read More These binoculars are very clear and do well in low light but they are not high power. If he is looking at birds around the lake and near shore, these would be great. However, a spotting scope would be a better choice if he wants to look at birds far out on the lake. A scope would have a higher magnification so that a tiny spot turns into an identifiable bird. These binoculars are not high power but are great for warblers, winter birds at the feeders... I'm bringing mine to Belize where I will use the water proofing and low light features. For general birding I recommend them very highly. For distance birding, a scope would be the way to go. « Show Less
734209
Absolutely. I just used them while in Maine viewing Moose. For the $$ these are excellent. My birding friend has a $1K pair of binos and he said they are not much better than the Monarchs. He's the one who recommended them. Hope this helps.
1054012
These are excellent for bird watching as they have have a strong 10X magnification and fast central focusing. The only negative might be that they are a bit heavy at just under 2 pounds.
383151
Great for birding, but I wouldn't use them for astronomy. They're not powerful enough and way too jiggly when hand held. Viewing the moon would probably be OK.
1216740
I have not tried these at night. I use them primarily for bird watching, for which they are excellant. But this is what I will; tonight or tomorrow night I will take them outside and see how they work in "low-light". Tom
1987358
Yes, I think these would be good for concert. We also use them for bird watching and boating.
2133905
These are very good general purpose binoculars. I did several comparisons, and these were the clear price/performance leader. There are better (and more expensive...) choices for specific purposes, depending on your level of interest and expertise. Just this morning I saw several ducks on the pond behind our house, which is over 100 meters from the back of the house. I easily identified a mallard duck family (only one duckling) but had to go to the Cornell ornithology site to identify 2 male hooded mergansers; the latter were quite remarkable, with their large white plumes! Hope this helps. CS
2133907
I have these and use them for birding and think they are good. I even bought a pair for my daughter. I am very impressed with them and they are great for the price.
99904
I think they would work quite well. I used to have a pair of 10X50 binoculars and it was too hard to keep the field of vision steady. Really needed a tripod to see clearly without shaking.However, I'm not a hunter, per se.
378743
I believe it would work great. I use it to watch birds at my feeder, about 20 yards away. The images are sharp and clear for me.
119497
They are very good for star gazing and bird watching by helping to eliminate the natural tremor in our bodies. They will not, however, eliminate wave action from water