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Closeouts. Merlin 8x24 binoculars from Steiner of Germany are perfect for bird watching, providing high performance for fast discovery of birds on the move.
Precise, rugged and waterproof
Premium BAK-4 optical glass, fully coated, and phase-corrected roof prisms
Rubber eyecups fold back for eyeglass wearer
Fast-focus system goes from close to infinite in two full turns
Protective case and comfortable neoprene neck strap
Close Focus, Compact, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
no attached lens caps, Objective cover poor
Best Uses:
Bird Watching, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a great value in very fine quality compact binoculars. The imaging is very three dimensional and the bokeh (background out-of-focus area) is rendered nicely. Light weight for hiking. Good contrast, nicer than Nikons that compete.
Problems: the neck strap has a strange proprietary fitting and the lens caps are second rate, not befitting a better grade of binocular. Otherwise I would have given this product 5 stars.
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By Shainy, the kayakerfrom Taipei, Taiwanon 03/13/2008
Pros:
Close Focus, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction, Works Well With Glasses
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Bird Watching, Yachting
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I had a 10x25 Zeiss Binoculars and planed to buy another high quility one for my girl friend. Comparing to Zeiss, Steiner Merlin Binoculars - 8x24 is amazingly bright, colorful, and clearity- espacially not more than half the prise Zeiss. I am very happy chose this one.
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Overall, a good quality lightweight and compact binocular. Strap attachment is a weak spot - duficult to attach strap and very hard to remove. Won't accept standard carry straps and clips on strap provided are very weak.
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Compact, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction, Works Well With Glasses
Best Uses:
Bird Watching
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
a nice pair quality binocular. clear, bright view. easy to focus. I don't have enough experience with other binoc to know whether it is worth 5 stars but this is certinally good enough for most people under most conditions
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Close Focus, Compact, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
Eye caps attached, Not for eyeglasses
Best Uses:
Bird Watching, Concerts, Live theater
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Had the Safari model, but struggled with short eye relief. Exchanged; upgraded to the Merlin; quantum leap! More money, but worth it. Quick easy focus wheel; adjustable diopter. Curved eyecups might not work for eyeglass wearers. The eye cup covers are perm. attached to strap. Wish they were notched on both sides so I could remove it when I choose. Aside from that, I LOVE THESE BINOCULARS!
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Close Focus, Compact, Gathers light well, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Bird Watching, Hiking, Hunting in wooded areas
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have used these binoculars while deer hunting with my flint lock muzzle loader. The terrain was thick with saplings. These binoculars enabled me to search the thickets for bedded deer. They were light and bright, even on cloudy days.
They are a pleasure to carry while hiking.their resolution is good and they are easy and quick to focus.
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Compact, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction, Works Well With Glasses
Cons:
Not found yet
Best Uses:
Bird Watching, Hiking Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have 8x30 binoculars that weigh 22 oz. and I wanted something light for hiking in Alaska for next year. I did a lot of research and came up with Steiner for excellent price (I got them [...] at a very big discount). I was really surprise how good fully coated multicoated lenses are. I did side-by-side comparison of my larger old ones and the new 8x24 - new pair won hands down. And they are so small you can put in your shirt pocket.
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By JOE the backpacking hunterfrom Sonoita, AZon 11/19/2007
Pros:
Accurate, AMAZING PRICE, Comfortable Eyepiece, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
Eye cups
Best Uses:
HuntingBirding
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer, BackpackerHunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I already own Larger size binoculars, I wanted a pocket size and know that steiner is a quality brand. I found these on sale. [$] These binoculars are as clear as the Leica's I own. Amazing binoculars for the price.
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