Would they also be good for bird and game watching?
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I think they would work, they have good range, but they would be heavy. They're great for sky watching. I have tried to follow bald eagles with them, but without much success, and I think it's because of the weight.
856441
I don't bird watch but my guess is they are too heavy without a prop of some sort.
856442
Sure, if your target is really far in the distance. This unit is a bit heavy to lug around the woods all day.
856443
Because of the added weight and power, if you handhold these binoculars the image will move around more, but you will be pleased at how bright and sharp the image is. You will see more. I did Celestron's ads and publications for four years. They are a big company for a reason. They don't make or sell inferior products. You will enjoy these versatile binoculars.
881590
We use it for hunting and works great. I would image they would be great for football games. My husband says they are the clearest binocs he has ever owned and he has owned alot.
2044326
No they are really good as long as you do have a tripodThey are just so big and heavy.I watch seabirds from the shore about half a mile away and they are really good for the money
2133908
I bought them for my 14 year old son, he says they are great for bird watching. I picked the magnification levels based on info from a birding publication as the best for the price. We haven't been disappointed.
43412
I think they would be great. Although sturdy, they are fairly lightweight, compact and easy to grip. The neck strap is very comfortable. I use mine on the ranch, but I know people who use them for bird watching, so you can zero in on your favorite player and not miss a touchdown.
647477
The same optical qualities and user friendly design would make these ideal for viewing sports. They are light weight and give crystal clear views.
2210492
I wish I could help you. I use these for navigation on the Tennessee River. Though they are pretty good for watching eagles and ospreys and herons. I don't see any reason these wouldn't be good for watching other birds as long as only one person is the main user.
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I use them for bird watching and I think that they are great. For compact binoculars they have a good field of view. The zoom is good. Some birders prefer 6 or 8 zoom instead (which is lower). That is just your call. Lower zoom will be less shaky and will give you some more context in what you see. However, I prefer zooming in more. I just think I can get context without binoculars and I can handle the shake.
758856
I use them to watch the races at gulfstream park. They are very good at isolating individual horses with very good details. If you are seeking a broader view, go for something with much less magnifying power.
219560
I think they would be okay for bird watching if you have not been using a higher quality set of binocs before. For me, the Tasco's are great for that once in a while need, but not for watching over a stretch. The eye strain starts setting in after a minute or so.
126645
Yes they would. I bought these for my three year old grandson and he uses them with no problem. You don't have to focus them, every thing is in focus. All you do is look through them. They are great for bird watching, or any thing that move because regardless of the distance object are in focus with out the need to zoom in and out.
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If you are an extremely serious birder, they probably aren't the best but, that said, distance viewing is just fine....not spectacular but certainly good enough for identification and observation. Be sure to get the 8.5x21 and not the 6.5x21. BTW, they adjust very quickly from close in viewing to distance viewing....and they are lightweight enough that you don't mind carrying them on a long hike. I love them!
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I actually use them for golf, to see if my ball is close enough to the pin to go alone :) and win! Weird use I know, but my range finder is only 6X so these work very well designed bird watching the field of depth seems good as well
1998194
If you are using them with a recorder that has live audio out, they are a good monitor. They also make a nice spare headphone.
1422882
They don't have a screen, so they wouldn't be good for watching videos. You'll need a TV or monitor for that. :)
219559
I think so, not too big like regular size binoculars. I think they would be strong enough for bird watching, thats my personal opinion!
849350
I'm not a bird watcher so I cannot really answer. I live in a condo with a view of the ocean and a wide river with lots of boat traffic. The binoculars are great to watch the boat traffic.