Celestron 71007 SkyMaster 12x60mm Porro Prism Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Black

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They are made out of aluminum housing enclosed in rubber armouring for maximal protection against impacts and abrasions.

The Celestron 93524 Roof and Porro Binocular Tripod Adapter can be purchased separately, other universal models will work too. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The 12x magnification brings objects in for greater detail without being so large they cannot be held, though the SkyMaster 12x60 binocular is tripod adaptable for longer viewing sessions. The build quality of the binoculars is excellent, and the whole body is protected with a black rubber coating with some Celestron-typical orange branding. All the models offer central focusing mechanism with grippy wheel that allows you to make quick adjustments with the help of right-eye diopter.Most binoculars with built-in compasses are designed for use on the water and are therefore normally low magnification (7X), waterproof and have a thick rubberized body. com's 2014 Editor's award for being the best medium astronomy binocular and SkyMaster 25x100 as the best astronomy binoculars. Hand-holding the SkyMasters is a bit of a challenge because of their weight and size, especially for longer periods.

Roof prism models look like two straight monoculars connected together in the middle, while the eyepieces are closer together than the main optics of Porro prism binoculars, angling the light path. On axis sharpness is good, but earlier testing of a pair of 12x50 Nikon Action Extremes shows for a much sharper FOV. U nleash the full pointing accuracy of your Celestron computerized telescope with a specialized telescope control software suite. The aperture of a pair of binoculars (or any optical instrument) refers to the diameter of the main optics. Our objective lens caps didn’t want to stay on even after a firm press, one little movement or shake and they fell to the floor.

Also, there is a dioptric correction in the right eye lens that allows a person who has eye prescriptions to observe without any issues. If you will be out on the water, at the beach, in snow, or find yourself in situations where heavy dew is present, you should consider the protection waterproofing can offer. You can easily use the binoculars with a standard tripod, as they feature a 1/4”0 (6 mm) mounting socket. I know that pics are shunned here in the binocular forum, but I added it to show the view through these bins.

They are also very handy for long-range terrestrial viewing, great for bird watching and nature spotting providing space in your day sack is not limited. This would be the case for beginners or younger observers, where the hand-held wobble would be too much to tolerate. The porro prism design also means they’re slightly wider and chunkier than a comparable roof prism binocular (though we don’t yet know of a 12x60 roof prism). These binoculars have a generous eye relief, enabling people who wear eyeglasses to observe comfortably. Close focus is pretty self-explanatory, it is the shortest distance you can be away from your subject and still focus your binoculars, however, why you might concern yourself with close focus isn't as obvious.Lastly - for all the negatives, they are well put together, feel tough, and ought to last for years.

With higher magnifications than standard binoculars, SkyMaster 12x60mm brings celestial objects up close, providing images with outstanding detail. Now, Celestron is using that same technology to allow star gazers to connect to the night sky and enhance their experience of the cosmos in fun and unique ways. The large 60mm objectives are able to collect more light and when used in combination with the 12x magnification, generate a 5mm exit pupil, which offers a very good low light performance. If you decide to choose a pair of binoculars by weight, I would use the "Goldilocks" rule; pick something that is not too heavy and not too light.Though they aren't nitrogen purged like higher-end models and although we regularly took them between climates of 68°F/20°C (indoors) and 24. The Celestron binoculars come with a durable nylon carrying case for easy portability as well as manageability. The Celestron SkyMaster series of large aperture binoculars is well suited for long range celestial and terrestrial observation.