Are these binoculars good for general "scenery" viewing; i.e., not specifically for birding?
178701
Great for any use. The light weight and sharp focus make these binoculars a real winner.
178702
I purchased these binoculars for general scenery viewing. They are compact, not bulky, not too small, let in a lot of light, and have a big field of view, all of which make these just right for general viewing. I also think the 8X magnification is maximum, before the hand shake and narrower field of 10X and above affect the using experience.
178703
Definitely yes if you desires 8X magnification. Water resistant and fog-resistant of this Nikon 7548 also are plus.
178704
I find them to be fantastic for general use. Recently used them for inspecting the roof and upper parts of our house from the ground. They are superb for birding and wildlife watching. They focus quickly and work well if tou wear glasses. Well worth the money.
178705
These binoculars are very bright, Relatively light and compact and good for all uses. Best binoculars I have ever owned.
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.
2138394
I tried them outside and I found that I could see objects very clearly at distances ranging from 6 feet to infinity. Those who have problems with their eyesight, however, might find that they are only good for either short or far distances. In my opinion, they would be useful at a live opera performance - as long as you make the modification I made with mine (see the instructions I inserted into my edited review today). Also keep in mind that the magnification, although useful, is not comparable to what you'd get with binoculars.
1317592
Yes. My husband absolutely loves these binoculars. And he has used several other brands. These are great!
1296057
I bought the Bushnell Falcon 7/35 binoculars for this kind of birdwatching, and have been very satisfied. You can focus on birds at a variety of distances without too much fussing around. Good price, too.
386978
These are the first binoculars I have owned where I do not need to remove my glasses. I use them several times a week for birdwatching and always use them while wearing glasses.
849350
I'm not a bird watcher so I cannot really answer. I live in a condo with a view of the ocean and a wide river with lots of boat traffic. The binoculars are great to watch the boat traffic.
977783
I have not tried them for star gazing. I am guessing the wider angle of view than standard binoculars would work well for that. I have found these to be very durable and well worth the $20 or $25 I paid for them.
1864778
Marnee,We are not experts on this issue and this is the first set of binoculars we had purchased in a few years, but we use them to view birds in our tree tops, 40, 50, 60 feet up. We also view birds further away, of course, but these binoculars are well suited to close viewing.
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!
1089669
8x20 are small but good enough for travel etc. for birding I use 8 x42 which gives the best of both worlds but not as compact. You may need to research further for a more accurate answer. Depends on what you intend to use the binoculars for.
471119
Are you going to whale watch in Alaska? If that is your question, then yes! These binoculars will serve that purpose well. I use them while standing bridge watches in the Navy, and I can spot small ships that are hull-down on the horizon (about 12 miles away).
1205867
Yes they are BUT I find that they are too thin and stretchy. They are indeed comfortable. But when you raise your binoculars to your eyes in windy conditions, they will vibrate as they catch the wind--very annoying and not birding friendly IMHO.
43025
Yes, I have the 10x42 Aculon a211 binoculars and they are really nice. We use them for animal and nature viewing and they are wonderful. I don't think you will regret your purchase.
2133909
Yes they are perfect for birding. You will not be disappointed. You can spend 3 times them amount and get less quality.
350549
No, I don't think so. I would recommend these binoculars up to 1,000 yards. You may want to use a telescope instead.
1360170
Yes, they most assuredly can be used for hunting. There are other binoculars that might be better for the purpose, some in 6X or 7X with a wide field of view. You do NOT need glasses with high magnification for hunting...you lost field of view. These and marvelous glasses for the price and can be used in ANY situation requiring a magnified view. No reason in the world they cannot be used for hunting of any kind.