How good are the colors? Does anyone use these for birding?
1868708
I have not noticed any color distortion. I use them for birding here on the estuaries that flow into the Potomac River in Eastern Virginia.
730894
I think they are pretty good. What you must do it throw out their nesting materials and they will go somewhere else. You have to keep an eye on the birdhouse. Sparrows will even throw out other birds young ones.
303599
I bought these binoculars for my daughter last year for her College birding class. They exceeded our expectations because of their compact size, good light gathering and very crisp image. They are compact so they are not "professional" birder's glasses, but do the job very well. For the price/size/weight/quality combination they are hard to beat.....
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.
836325
Not sure. I use them during the day for bird watching and for that I like them.
1864779
Perfect for bird watching. Very clear. Wide field of view. Anything over 8x and you can't hold them steady enough for a clear image.
383150
I use them for birding,but seems to be fine for astronomy, as you say they are light and feel stable in hand.
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
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.
670333
Don't know. I am pleased with the binoculars for birding-sharp, clear image, decent brightness. Monarch series received high ranking in Cornell ornithological lab evaluations.
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
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!
1360168
No I have not and have not known any who has. They are designated as birding binoculars. I do not know if that applies to the question or not.
1923611
Yes. I do a lot of bird watching and these are the best I've ever owned. The image is very sharp and bright. I went on a trip to Costa Rica, and even the tour guide, who is a professional bird watcher, was impressed with them.
43410
Yes these are very good for event watching. Especially for the price. The magnification is 8x so you can get 10x but you lose a bit in finding a moving object. With these I have seen birds on the wing from far far away.
2136160
I think these would be well suited for that. I live on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean with a view Block Island (Rhode Island shoreline). This is roughly 12-13 miles off the coast and i can see the island clearly and pretty good detail on the island on a clear day. These glasses are not made for that distance but they still do well with it. These prrform very well close up as well, so not bad for some bird watching.