Celestron 71404 TrailSeeker 8x42mm Roof Binoculars with Dielectric-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass, Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Body and Soft Carry Case, Black

Good for many uses including birdwatching, planespotting, and stargazing. Nice compact form, excellent glass components, nice case. Worth the investment.

Upon first use, I actually got angry at how good these are. The clarity and ease of use is so far above the base level cheap binoculars that everyone had growing up that those old binoculars may as well have just been cardboard tubes. WELL worth the price.

I did a lot of shopping before I decided on these porro prism trailseeker bins. They have great reviews on the web and when they showed up in my mailbox and I had a chance to use them, I was very pleased. Fogproof, waterproof, lightweight, with a magnesium body and quality optics, they exceeded my expectations. I like the wide 426 ft field of view, close 6.5 ft focus, and bright, clear image. Plus they come with a quality carry bag with wide neck strap, a wide neck strap for the binoculars, and even a chest harness. They are a great value for the price. Nice to have in my pack.

These are very nice, easy for travel and work great.

Sturdy. Replaces Nikon Monarch (eye-piece broke). Clarity similar. Same with Leipold Cascades.Very good bin for every day birding. Better than the Leipold in low-light.

The first time I went out birding with these , the phrase "game changer" kept popping up in my head. I'm amazed that I was able to get such a great pair of binoculars for under $200. The clarity is fantastic. The field of view is great. Using my old binoculars, it was difficult to track birds in flight. With the Trailseeker 8x42, I can do it with ease. I really enjoy being able to look closely at the details of birds. I was thinking about getting the 10x42 (my old binoculars were 10x). I decided to trust online sources that said that 8x were better for birding, and I don't regret it. I haven't found much of a difference in the 8x vs. 10x. Perhaps the quality and clarity of the Trailseekers make up for it, but I feel like I can see more details of the birds I'm looking at. It also makes it so much easier to track warblers hopping from branch to branch. I also wanted to mention the brightness. I was skeptical about how much of a difference the lens coatings would make. I went out on a cloudy day, and was pleasantly surprised when I looked through the lenses. It seems the Trailseekers allows more light in, so that the image you're looking at is actually brighter than your eyes see. Bottom line, I feel like I'm using binoculars that I would have had to pay $400+ for. These are fantastic.

I own four pair of binoculars - each for different purposes. I am very particular in the choosing and, of course, the proper deployment of each instrument for its purpose. With optics, you are dealing with trade-offs. Want light weight? Be prepared to give up high magnifications and wider fields of view. Want a wide field of view? you'll need to compromise on magnification. Want super powerful magnification? Get ready for some significant weight to tote around, For these reasons, althoughI am a big fan of reading and comparing numbers on the web, in order to properly purchase the right binocular you have to hold them in your hands, look through them, judge weight and eye relief along with focus speed and other factors And it helps to have an idea about what you want to bring closer and the conditions you will be doing that in. At some point, the investment in both the optics and the activities they accompany become worth the effort. These Celestron binoculars certainly fit the bill as to weight (23 oz), super wide field of view, and relative sharpness as compared to their more expensive brethren. I like the dark green color and I like the relatively long eye-relief (17mm), as well. For a 42mm objective (the larger, outer lens) they are fairly portable, feel good in the hand, and provide a clear sharp image. Taking the price and warranty into the equation delivers an outstanding value. Keepers!

I ordered these for birdwatching after doing extensive research. These were highly rated and, after using them for a week, I understand why. I love the clear, crisp image and how responsive they are.Regarding the seller, the binoculars arrived on time and packed well. Thanks!