Are these binoculars recommended for bird watching too?
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Oh yes. 7 X 50 size binoculars give the highest resolution and magnification available in a hand-held unit with no external support device needed. I use mine for bird watching all the time, and the optics are excellent with Nikon.
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Yes, they are. However, the cover for the eyepiece is flimsy and doesn't stay on as well as it should. That being said, they are excellent binoculars and, I feel, this is a minor flaw.
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They are certainly better than the no name brand binoculars that you can buy for 10.00 at your local sporting goods store. For an adult they are perfectly serviceable (though there are likely better options) but for a child they will work fine. I use mine all the time and though they aren't the sharpest image producers, they work fine for the occasional user.
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I'm an "entry level" bird watcher. I'm very happy with the binoculars. They are very good even in low light situations. They weigh 22.4 ounces.
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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
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I've never used them for looking at stars , but I would imagine that they would work well. If you start at the low magnification to identify the stars/ constellation(s) and work slowly toward max magnification , you should have pretty satisfactory experiences. As always when looking at stars , stability is a key requirement , so hand held binoculars might cause some frustration at times.
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Yes, they are light weight, fold nearly in 1/2 and fit in a pouch that has a strap for around your neck. The eye pieces are also adjustable, and made of a hard rubber. For the money, I think they are a good buy. Most serious birders spend a lot more money on binoculars, so if you intend to be involved seriously, I would invest in a better pair. Hope this helps. Barb
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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.
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Yes, that is advisable. They are powerful binoculars and very difficult to hold still. Therefore, what you see jumps around so the power is offset by a blurry image.
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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.
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Yes they will. Have used a tripod as the binoculars are extremely heavy for looking at birds, stars, etc. Hope this helps you out.
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If you're using these on the water it would seem that you might consider the marine style. However, I love these for viewing deer and other animals in the forest. Very easy to focus these binoculars. I would give them a rating of 9 out of 10.
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Yes they are perfect for birding. You will not be disappointed. You can spend 3 times them amount and get less quality.
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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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Emphatically yes. I put off buying binoculars for years because of eyeglasses. Then I tried these binoculars. "Eye Relief" is the relevant measurement for the distance the lenses can be from the eye while still getting full field of view.
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Yes. My husband absolutely loves these binoculars. And he has used several other brands. These are great!
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These binoculars are the best that I have had. In Britain, I used Viking and Bushnells, both 7x magnification and find that the 10 x magnification and "feel" of the Zhumells is more suited to my expectations when bird watching.