What good are binoculars in the city, you ask? Well, I've found a number of uses for 'em. I use 'em for casual birding in Central Park - I'm even on an internet mailing list that tells me when unusual birds have stopped through.

I take 'em to the opera and the symphony too! If you can't afford the $350 seats, these binocs help to bring the nuances of the performance into your range of vision. Amazing to check out the sets and the instruments as well.

And finally these are my constant companion in the nosebleed seats at Yankee Stadium! I think Clemens keeps some kind of powder in his glove...

I really appreciate the rubber eyecups and the long eye relief - I can use these with my glasses on without fear of scratches. If you want to view with your glasses off, there is a diopter ring on the left eyepiece to dial in your correction. Focusing is smooth and easy and so is adjustment of interpupillary distance.

Lightweight, great optical quality (if not perfect, certainly fully adequate), and finally, the price is right! I recommend these binoculars.


Excellent buy   August 15, 2003
 58 out of 62 found this review helpful

I'm impressed. For the $$$, these are awesome. I use them mostly for watching birds on the feeders around my house, and for looking at the moon. Very nice. They are easy to use, crisp, and light. I can see better with these than with my 10x60 binoculars (not that I understand the 8x40 vs. 10x60 :) Bottom line: If you are after perfection, don't buy these -- instead spend $$$$$ and get a great pair of binoculars. If you aren't quite that demanding, aren't a millionaire, and just want to be able to see things in closeup around your house, etc. I highly recommend these.


Wonderful for birdwatching!   August 18, 2004
 35 out of 35 found this review helpful

My hubby and I are amateur birders - we have a very expensive set of field glasses but they are so heavy I cannot use them for extended periods.

So, I bought myself this nice Bushnell binocular - and I LOVE it! Very good for viewing, crisp images, and lightweight enough to use all day long without tiring my arms out!

I recommend them as a good yet inexpensive binocular.


A great buy for the beginner, also a wonderful gift.   August 30, 2004
 32 out of 32 found this review helpful

I purchased these binoculars and a guide to regional birds as a gift for my father who enjoys amateur bird-watching(mostly from his lovely back porch at our country home). I don't know the first thing about buying binoculars, so I relied heavily on the reviews of other purchasers. Happily, I was not disappointed. These binoculars are lightweight and very simple to use,which my father loves. The sheer clarity and visibility actually shocked me upon first use. The only downfall being that this model does not have a zoom function which would be helpful at times; however, it is not necessary and barely hinders ones viewing pleasure.


Get a pair and get going!   September 28, 2003
 29 out of 29 found this review helpful

These ain't Leica's but they work darn good!
With these binoculars you can. . .

Check out the birds and see who's making that racket! Excellent begining birder glasses.

The close focus ability is great for butterfly watchers( 8 feet)
get close without getting close!

Look at the heavens and see that all is not as it seems.
many "stars" are actually double stars, clusters or galaxies!

Easily read a license plate 100 yards away!

well worth the money!