Would these work well for sporting events? How's the weight, stability and view for a watching a football game from the 300 level?
1229759
The weight and stability would be fine. I used them for hunting and holding them for extended periods of time. The viewing area I don't think would be great for the fast action of football. Depending on the stadium the 300 level would be the only area I would attempt using these binos.
1229760
They are great for sporting events. I have Packer tickets at Lambeau field (Row 56 which is close to the 300 level) and I use them all the time. Also, easy to share with my husband since no adjustments are needed. I think these bee nocks were made for sporting events!
525471
Outdoor video is okay, as long as there is good lighting. The low lux on this particular brand is not all that exciting, making playback of videos taken in low light situations somewhat fuzzy and greyish. The zooming qualities should work fine for sports, although you shouldn't expect the quality as compared to that taken with , lets say, a 14 0r 16 megapixel camera. Hope this was helpful.
230442
They are not as powerful as a full set of observational binoculars. I use them for viewing in my yard or across the street. You might want to go to a sporting store and just try some out to see what you think.
1535958
These are high power for the price but have a narrow field of vision and you have to hold them pretty steady to get a decent image. For a beginner, you might want to look for a light weight 7X power binoculars. What are they being used to view?
758855
They will work great for sporting events as long as you have a steady hand. They have really good clear glass for the price but the 16 power is a little tough to hold steady for me.
207007
These will work perfect for what you are in need of. I wore them at a very loud NASCAR race this summer and had no problems hearing and understanding the radio broadcast. Further, with a set of strong batteries, I had no problems picking up the station either (even when moving about the facility). I would definitely recommend them for your game.
657268
Definitively! They are pretty strong. Ideally you'd want another light from the top, but for a no budget film these are actually very fancy ;-) I use them to shoot against green screen and they work great! They're just a bit clumsy, so make sure you set them up well and be careful if you need to move them. For the price you really can't do better.
718211
I have not had the opportunity to check them out in inclement weather,so I am not sure. give that they do not explicitly state anything about that,I would be sceptical of using them out side when it's raining. But I can say that they are optically very good. I would suggest that you use a tripod or other steadying device if you intend to view objects for an extended length of time.
540124
That depends..... I would not risk it. If all you intend to do is highly controlled studio work, with little chance of untoward events, perhaps. I wanted something to use in covering college sports, to get a different angle of view, and am happy. However, I use mine exclusively for micro four-thirds cameras, and it works very well. The suction cup on the bottom of the center post is an extra stabilizing factor, but my big Nikons were too large for me to trust one to this.
1051932
I bought 3 pair for a trip to watch the PGH Steelers play. The bino's were not good for that application. However, we went to. Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the east. They were awesome for the long view there.
1375362
These are good but a little heavy. I've brought them to a couple of games and got great views but it's kind of a beast to lug around. Binoculars I see around me are usually the small sports models
2176874
Well, while I really can't give a technical comment on the viewing distance, I can say that my wife recently used them at a concert at Gillette Stadium and was delighted with the performance. She was seated at the far end of the stadium and was able to get close up with these binoculars. When I asked her if she would have preferred to have had some larger and more powerful binos and she said no way. The small size and weight more than make up for any relative loss in distance viewing.
1375363
The Nikon 7216 Action 8x40mm Binoculars are the only ones that I own right now and I think that they work great for watching sports. They offer a crisp and clear view and aren't zoomed in so far that you lose track of what you're looking at.
230440
Probably... I got them for my wife to watch birds. They are light to carry & bright to look through. She likes 'em. If you are new to binoculars, yes you will like 'em and they will serve you well. If you are familiar with full sized ones (i.e. boat anchors that require a mono/tripod to use - you will be disappointed. But for a general set of small, light and powerful - they are a good choice.
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.
1877497
No, I would not recommend this lens for sporting events. It doesn't zoom, which will limit your ability to compose when you have limited ability to move yourself closer to subject. Plus the apertures aren't super great for low light of a gym. (Although tripod will help with that). In same price range I think you would be better served by the 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 with a tripod. (Or if you can spend a bit more go with the 80-200mm f/2.8)
1475994
I would say yes, if there wasn't a lot of ambient light and your were projecting too far. We have used ours for outdoor viewing and it worked well. (approx. 10ft throw, 70 inch diag)