Are these binoculars clear enough to use for shoot spotting out to 500 or 1000 yds?
1668205
I don't think so. Very hard to focus and very narrow range of vission. Plus they weigh a ton.
1668206
No.. I couldn't even spot the moon. It was very difficult to focus due to the high power. Very narrow field of view. The quality was pretty good but I would stay away from these.
64568
According to the specifications printed on the side of the box, the close focus for these binoculars is 26ft./8m. Hope this helps.
1564344
I like these binoculars but it took me a while to get used to them. The field of vision is somewhat limited. Bought a pair of Nikon extreme 80x40 and I would probably recommend these instead.
1360169
I have a pair of these as a backup to my Zeiss 10x42, and have used them on hunting, fishing, & camping trips in South Central Alaska. They ARE waterproof and have very good clarity and provide good detail out to several hundred yards. I've used them in rain, bright sunshine, low-light/dusk, and have no complaints. I'd recommend them as a really good pair of binocs for the money.
1276455
I dont wanna be a negative Nelly here but these binoculars are not very clear or sharp at all.Maybe I just got a bum pair or something but I sent them back yesterday.Going with a different pair.So,to your question I would have to say NO from my experience.Good Luck.
2079201
We bought a pair of the Monarchs for a trip to Costa Rica, great binoculars for size a weight. Very happy with them and they perform like the Big Nikon 7X50's we have.By direct measurement on out deck and birdfeeder, the minimum focus distance is just a tad over 8' and at 10 feet you will have no problems.
1835117
These are not low-light specials but will function more than adequately in most situations. They are however too big and powerful for theater use - these are great for distances of 50 to 500yds. Birds, people, sport - I bought them for golf at the US Masters. If you want theater binoculars, go for small and light-weight, not these - unless you are in the habit of walking into theaters with a brick hanging around your neck!
64566
I'm not sure I really understand the question. In my experience with these binoculars, you can focus them for pretty close range, but I couldn't say whether it's 100 ft or 500 ft.
812710
Not that I can find with a quick googling. Of course, I cannot find such specific conditions of review for others either. 9x32 is a pretty rare power. Clarity is not too specific, but I assume you could break it into contrast and sharpness, both pretty good for the money here. If you are seriously into scouting game you probably want something a bit better, though. Zen-Ray 8x42, Vortex Solo 8x36 , something like that. The main issue with this is the tight focuser ring. Contrast is very good, sharpness good. (better than the BG binoculars). I'd back off to 7x or 8x for scouting and spend a bit more.
849357
NO, UNLESS you are watching them from a 100 yd's or so. Mine was a failure at most distances. suggest a good Bushnell standard 50 and set them for your eyes. Don't loan them out.
1078367
the eye relief is good. you should be able to look through it with out glasses. It s good spotting scope for the price. I bought the camera adaptor for my Canon EOS for it. I like it.
1288836
To be honest, mine Works really nice even at 125X. About clarity in my opinin at 100x is the average. Please just learn how to use them porperly. Ive had very good moments with my binoculars for around 2 years.
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.
2198966
I'm not well versed on binoculars, but they are a nice, compact size. You can't fit it in your pocket, but you can hold in your hand without it being too much of a burden. They were a gift for someone.
265368
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!
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
927858
At 12x they are pretty good for spotting planes if you know where to look - the field of view is fairly narrow. They are rather heavy so without a tripod it will be a challenge to hold the plane in the field of view for long. Unless you need the light-gathering power of twin 60mm objective lenses, smaller and lighter binoculars with even higher power would be a better choice for spotting aircraft.