Celestron 71256 UpClose G2 10 x 50 Porro Binocular, Black

Firstly let me start by saying i am pleasantly surprised. the image is bright and sharp with hardly any haze on the outer edges. i bought these for star gazing and will try them out tonight, however on testing it on an overcast frosty morning, i could clearly see detail in the trees on the furthest visible tree tops and noticed more birds than i ever new were actually out and about. the icy rooftops looked incredibly detailed and i must say i am blown away. i did not expect this level of clarity for the money. the furthest visible leafless tree tops had a very slight green fringe coming off the wood, however i cant be sure if its moss of a slight bit of aberration, it was so faint i doubt it would put off any bird watcher. i will give further feedback once i have been out star gazing to confirm if this is evident. build quality is more than expectable and much lighter than i thought they would be, but still has a good weight. the strap, carry case and lens caps are basic but one comes to expect it for the money, in no way does it effect its performance. i will more than likely invest in a better strap and tripod adaptor. it does look like the lens caps can be easily lost so take care. all and all i will use these for many years to come and doubt i would need another pair to replace these i give it 5 stars as i feel it is exceptional value for money at this price range with a nice crisp image Update.. have taken it out star gazing and could not be happier with my purchase, the orion constellation showed many hidden objects with the famous nebula as a fuzzy patch. jupiter looked like a big star and i could clearly see 3 of its moons. love it and can only highly recommend it. best value and performance in this price range

Being a complete novice, I did some research and originally ordered two pairs of Olympus 8x40 DPSI binoculars. When they came, the prism was offset and the inter-pupillary distance was too wide for my eyes so could not get a single focus. Item returned (see Olympus review). I then ordered two pairs of Celestron 10x50 binoculars (based on the reviews and price). I learnt about the technology and these had a larger magnification with a wider aperture allowing for more light to enter, so viewing dimmer objects, These also promised a narrower field of view. Eagerly awaited (as setting off in couple of days), they arrived. We followed the easy instructions to set up the separate eye pieces and used coloured string to identify each set per person (if same person using, this does not then have to be re-set). Then we used them on the garden and liked them. The focus ring is also easier to move than the Olympus. Well did they work?? Yes! The first animal viewed was a male wild tiger whilst on safari in India! What a view (difficult to see with the naked eye in long grass) but we could see his teeth and detail very clearly. Fantastic!! We also used the binoculars on other animals and could see feathers and talons on owls and large birds of prey etc. Amazing detail. Our guides also borrowed these (even though we were at back) to try to locate animals. They chose these over the other people's. Need I say more! The only downside - is the strap could be wider, but I put the strap over my camera one so the weight was distributed. This can easily be remedied by purchasing a wider strap. Both myself and my husband didn't know anything about binoculars until I did a bit of research, but would thoroughly recommend these to all. Well worth it (and bonus as cheaper too).

Good quality binoculars, rubberised coating making sure they will not slip out of your hands if they are wet and not too heavy. Neck strap is a little poor, quite narrow which can be uncomfortable on the neck but others can be bought to replace it. Caps are rubber and stay on the binoculars and don't fall off and it comes with an adequate case. Using the binoculars is a joy, great quality optics letting in lots of light for whatever time of day you use them. Used in conjunction with a tripod (and a bracket which is not included) these are great for looking at the stars. Good value for money and quality optics, only let down by the uncomfortable strap.

Can't understand bad reviews for theses binoculars but if people are complaining that they can't see a split hair on a fleas back over 500 miles, then they don't understand the idea of searching for exactly what it is you are looking for, this does not take a masters degree. just have an idea what you want binoculars for and then research the best type of binoculars for that purpose. i found out that a good pair of 10x50 binoculars are a basic start point for astronomy just to open up the field. as such i found that these bins would definately suit my needs and low and behold, i was not let down. Great ergonomics, amke these binoculars very comfortable to hold. the size may not suit people with small hands, but i suppose theres not alot can be done about this. Packaged well, although the nylon case is very light, but still very usable. i have no complaints on this, if i need a weatherproof case i'll get one, but for £30 I feel like i got what i payed for and then some. Would definately recommend.

After a week on Safari these binoculars have past the ultimate test! The clarity is great, they are built to last and the zoom (is that the right word?) is amazingly close. They come in a soft carry case, have 4 soft lens caps and come with a strap to hang around your neck. The focus works well. They are a little heavy but that is a good sign of durability. I think these are great value. Whether you are a wild life enthusiast or just a pervert who wants to catch your neighbours wife naked after a shower, this is a great choice.

Initially I was impressed with the quality of these binos when they arrived. They are solid and have a quality feel to them and actually are pretty good for stargazing. However on more use I have realised that the general image quality leaves something to be desired. The main problem is that only the centre of the view is pin sharp, which gives the feeling of the binoculars having a smaller objective lense than they do. Don't get me wrong, these are fine for the price, but at just over 30 quid what are you expecting to get. I have decided that just "fine" is not adequate for my needs and will spend a little bit more on some higher quality binoculars.

having just purchased these I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the build quality and image quality of the glasses, the focus ring is easy to use and attains a nice clear focus with minimal effort, the glasses sit comfortably in my hands the ergonomics are spot on. I would recommend these for any novice looking to start bird watching/sports watching ect on a budget. my only complaints with these binoculars are that the case they come in is a bit flimsy and that the advert states the weight at being 454g but in reality it is more like 800g which is little annoying as I purchased these for my wife because the ones I have are too heavy and she wanted a nice light pair.

Supwrb binoculars for the price . ..really very good.

Lichtgewicht, compact en toch een heel goed zicht En de sterkte is gemakkelijk te regelen

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First of all, people need to understand: When ordering binoculars online, especially ones in this range, you are taking the chance you will get a bad pair. Between the factory and the shipping to your door, there's a chance the pair you get WILL BE OUT OF COLLIMATION. This means you will see double and never get a merged focused image. In other words, they'll be useless. If you read through reviews that's the main complaint people have and they conclude the binoculars "just suck". However, it seems the number of bad are outweighed by the number of good ones people received. And Amazon is really good at returns and exchanges, so you really just stand to lose time and convenience having to make the return if they are out of collimation. Having said that... Since my main use is for stargazing I already had gotten the 15x70 SkyMaster, which is also an excellent pair for the price. But because of their size, for hand-held use they can be difficult to use. I can manage pretty well, but my wife definitely had a harder time, so I took a chance with these. Having taken the collimation gamble with the SkyMasters and being a pessimist, I wasn't expecting my luck to be good twice in a row. But these also arrived in collimation and focused just fine. After the relief of that, the second thing I noticed was how much easier they were to hold, and therefore, how much better and stable the image was. Using them at night was just as easy. Between their size and lower magnification I was able to focus in on objects a lot easier than with the SkyMasters. My wife also found them MUCH easier to use. The image is not as close or as bright, but for hand held use the stability of the smaller one wins. However, even though I could see Jupiter and it's moons 'good' with these 10x50's for a longer time, I still switched to the 15x70's for a 'better' but shorter view. That wouldn't be an issue with a good sturdy tripod though and the bigger one would win ~hands down~ (see what I did there?). Like the Skymasters, these came with a thin flimsy soft case, a cheap neckstrap, lens caps, and a tiny microfiber cloth. Unlike the Skymasters, it didn't come with a tripod adapter, which isn't a big deal since most will use them hand-held and the tripod adapter the Skymaster did come with really sucks anyway. It appears to be a well-built pair of binoculars, but that's not saying anything if a good enough bump knocks them out of collimation. Taking that into account, I ditched the flimsy carrying bags for both pairs of binoculars and put them in "Plano Protector Four Pistol" cases. Overkill maybe, but made me feel better. Overall, for $20-30 binoculars, these are really good.

I’ve been using a pair of $20 binoculars before I found this pair at AU$50 preowned. The step up in quality is instantly noticeable. It is virtually indistinguishable from brand-new. Really good buy.

Era da tempo che cercavo un binocolo non professionale (per contenere il costo) dalle buone prestazioni e sufficientemente solido e robusto da poter essere usato tranquillamente durante uscite all'aperto. Dopo aver preso in considerazione prodotti non di marca ed economici presso un negozio dove abito, prodotti tutti scartati per la sensazione di aver a che fare con nient'altro che giocattoli, ho comprato questo binocolo Celestron, il modello 71256 UpClose G2. Che abisso rispetto ai binocoli che avevo visto! La sensazione di avere in mano un prodotto di qualità superiore è netta. Non solo il binocolo è ottimamente costruito (è rivestito con uno strato di plastica (presumo) molto piacevole al tatto) ma anche l'ottica è di qualità. Il peso, non eccessivo, restituisce immediatamente la sensazione di avere tra le mani uno strumento solido e ben fatto. La capacità di ingrandimento è notevole, la distorsione (non so se si dice così - non sono un esperto del settore) delle immagini è molto contenuta, la messa a fuoco perfetta. Provato anche al crepuscolo, la luminosità delle ottiche è notevole. Insomma, sono veramente soddisfatto di questo acquisto e lo consiglio decisamente.