how much do these weigh? How small will they fold down? And...do you have to hold super still to get a focus with these?
173504
these binoculars is light, I can hold it for long time without feeling unconfortable. it is not very small,like all the others styles
173505
They weigh about two pounds with the case. You don't have to hold real still, I was able to lock on to an object quite a distance away without it shaking all over my field of view. To see these, check out Nikon's web site. What you see is what you get as far as 'folding down' is concerned.
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They are full sized binoculars and do not fold down. The case is about 8X8X3" They weigh about two pounds but are well balanced and easy to hold. They focus well and is not particularly fussy about being steady.
173507
The Nikon 7266 Action Binaculars are very light. I do not know the actual weight but I can hold them for a long time without feeling unconfortable.You do not have to keep super still to get a good image. These binaculars are very stable and they compansate for vibrations and jerky movements.
2010917
Not sure that all folks do !! However, wider field of view on these means you can find your target quicker; plus less collimation issues here (why I'm not sure) means better and more reliable focus; plus these can be hand-held longer with less wobble due to relatively lighter weight and lower magnification.
2017205
They are a bit tricky to adjust and get used to. Try holding the binoculars and closing your left eye adjust the ring on the right lens till it's in focus then open your left eye and turn the middle dial until both lens are clear. One set up they are great easy to carry and great for distances my son and I used ours all over Bhutan and were very satisfied! Good luck
927285
Hi ! Mindy ! These are safety glasses to protect the eyes ! They do not fold flat , like regular sunglasses ! If they did , I believe they would be rather bulky ! Also the glasses come with a restraining strap to go around your neck ! So they can be accessible as needed ! I hope this helps !
1416163
Actually they re smaller than I needed. However I probably wouldn't use these glasses for a child. They are rather weighty and might be awkward for a child to hold.
1491949
It is better if you buy x7 pair for that use (less magnification), cuz you can have problems to focus if you have shaky hands
360278
Hello there! In response to your questions, first the weight. It would be difficult for me to say exactly how much it weights, but for binocularsthis size the are very light. The neck strap is quite robust and I have found it more than enough to support these binoculars. As for the focus, itis smooth and easy with center focus knob quite large. I think it is easy to focus with a finger. As for myself, I use them for bird watching andstar gazing. In my opinion these binoculars are excellent for both and I am very happy with them. I think you would be too. Hope this helpedyou. Good luck! Hello there! In response to your questions, first the weight. It would be difficult for me to say exactly how much it weights, but for binocularsthis size the are very light. The neck strap is quite robust and I have found it more than enough to support these binoculars. As for the focus, itis smooth and easy with center focus knob quite large. I think it is easy to focus with a finger. As for myself, I use them for bird watching andstar gazing. In my opinion these binoculars are excellent for both and I am very happy with them. I think you would be too. Hope this... » Read More Hello there! In response to your questions, first the weight. It would be difficult for me to say exactly how much it weights, but for binocularsthis size the are very light. The neck strap is quite robust and I have found it more than enough to support these binoculars. As for the focus, itis smooth and easy with center focus knob quite large. I think it is easy to focus with a finger. As for myself, I use them for bird watching andstar gazing. In my opinion these binoculars are excellent for both and I am very happy with them. I think you would be too. Hope this helpedyou. Good luck! « Show Less
1213445
Lily - I bought them and never used them. They are junk. You'd be way better off investing in a precision set of adjustable glasses like Superfocus.
42587
I am not sure, but I will say they are fixed focus...there is no adjustment device. I have not been satisfied with these because of this.
1021954
It is true that they need to be re-focused if focused with zoom setting. However, I am not sure that is a manufacture defect or just the design. They work fine for me. But then again, I don't mind refocusing for the price I paid for the set of binoculars.
2067251
Easy to focus, yes. Not too heavy, but even lighter if you buy an optional harness to distribute the weight to shoulders instead of neck. Personally, I wouldn't spend this much $$ on any child, no matter how responsible, but if you're looking into these then I would say "go for it". Kids will appreciate the 8x over any 10x because they're just as likely to be looking at something nearby as something far away. Congrats to you for thinking of gifts that will encourage new nature lovers!
1686930
They will focus fairly well, but will not do what I would consider 'zoom in' on an object. They acquire objects well, but if you are looking for real close up looks, then you will have to go with a 7x50 or even 10x50, and the additional cost associated with that, upwards of $500. As is, these are very nice compact binos that do a good job. I use them on the water and they pick out markers well and fit nicely in your jacket pocket
2191699
They are fixed focused. They are great for following action that has a continuous distance. Your eyes help you focus without the mechanical adjustments. I used them to watch races and the wide angle aspect makes them a good product.
126644
Yes. With 'auto focus' they would be great, but should be supervised as they can break if dropped hard enough.
522084
Not really. I tried it. It is kind of hard to hold them in position. If you have bad ASTIGMATISM, THESE WILL NOT FOCUS ENOUGH.
433732
I LOVE the way these focus. It's FAST. You don't have to turn a knob back and forth, it's a "lever" on top and in focus in a second. I have these glasses and love them. I will say for far away birds (for me) it can be a bit hard to hold steady, but I have shaky hands. When mine die, I hope they still have these. Mine are some 10+ years old and work as well as the day I got them. I thought they were starting to fade...then I cleaned the lenses.
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I believe they will work almost exactly the same. These binoculars do not need to be pressed against your face; you only need to hold them NEAR your eyes. I tried it just now with my glasses and had little difficulty. I did accidentally brush the binocs up against my glasses a few times, so that may take a few tries before you get it just right.