Bushnell Falcon 10x50 Wide Angle Binoculars (Black)

We have had a pair of Bushnell binoculars, very similar to this pair, for over 30 years and they are still amazing and offer everything we need to watch the birds and wildlife in our area. We recently purchased a second home in a different state so the bird species and wildlife in the area are different and worth exploring. There is nothing worse than wanting to investigate wildlife and not having the tools to do so. After 9 months of this, I ordered these binoculars for my husband as a Christmas gift and he was thrilled. I went with Bushnell because of the brand name, and never even considered going with anything else. The Bushnell Falcon's are exactly like our tried and true old pair, offering the same excellent focus features and magnification. We have become very used to utilizing the "insta-focus" system, which also allows you to fit the eyes pieces of the binoculars to your individual eye width. We like the size and weight of this pair since they are easy to hold comfortably in even my smaller hands, and they are easy to find if they are ever misplaced or not hanging from their designated rack (smaller binoculars just don't work for our lifestyle). The strap is fully adjustable, very comfortable, and made of cloth, unlike our older pair that has a plastic strap. The case is, meh, just ok. I did not get these for the case and we won't be using it except if we take the binoculars on our travels so I'll hang onto it to offer a little protection to the binoculars if they end up traveling in a suitcase. Overall, this is a great pair of binoculars. It's nice to know you still can't go wrong with Bushnell products.

Excelente producto

With all optical instruments, including binoculars, you get what you pay for. That said, these are actually not bad for routine viewing. Just don't pretend that they are the equal of a $250 or $2000 set, and set your expectations accordingly. They are quite sharp and clear, and if you don't have a $2000 pair that you are comparing back and forth to, they are entirely adequate for normal 10x viewing needs. I just last night and this whole week was looking at Comet NEO-something in the western night sky, here in Arizona, and the quality of the image was very good. Not as good as a $3000 pair of Zeiss binocs, but, hey, $35 lets me see this comet right up close with excellent night viewing and no rainbows or distortions. The spectacle was so gorgeous that I stayed out for 30 minutes, when I normally just look for 5 or 10. Visible without the binoculars, but OMG, once you see it at 10x, you are mesmerized. I also looked at Jupiter's moons (the largest four "Galilean" moons) with these, and I could totally see them, tiny pinpricks of light in a line across the brilliance of Jupiter's full face, at its closest point to Earth right now. I've seen the moons with better optics, and I can agree that they can be clearer with a $250 or higher pair, but still - I can see them just fine with this $35 pair of binocs. I saw them last night, and took my daughter out and showed her. Based on her level of excitement, I will be buying her a pair of 10x50s, and I will probably spring for the extra $100-200 for her present, since she'll be using them for <everything>. These are fine for common use, but a nicer, better quality set would certainly be preferred as a gift, since it reflects the regard in which you hold the recipient... Anyway, 4 stars because I've used and owned better, but I definitely recommend these as a first set, or if your budget is under $50.

A gift for my husband which he really likes. Great price.

I debated long and hard about 12x50 vs 10x50. The first number is magnification, 12 seems better right? BUT - reviews said that 12 times is much more difficult to prevent 'shake" (it's difficult to be that steady), and 10 times zoon is about the edge of what most people can do. Also - hoe far are you trying to see? I'm using these pretty much only from inside my house, which overlooks a lake about 1/2 mile to other shore. These are powerful enough for that. The 50 is the size of the lens that allows the light in - bigger means a brighter image, but comes at the cost of weight. I'm not carrying these around, so the weight isn't an issue. They're not super heavy, but I wouldn't want to carry them around all day. Maybe if I went on a hike with a backpack I'd bring them, but I wouldn't be walking with them hanging around my neck. The insta focus is great. Very easy to use and FAST. The only downside is that I wish the lens covers / caps were connected together, they're too easy to misplace. Still giving it 5 stars though - this is a minor issue. Summary : Great binoculars for a beginner / casual user. Seem sturdy. Easy to use. Not too heavy,

Loved it

These binoculars are an excellent value! I did not expect to get this nice of a pair at this price point. We live on the edge of a preserve and have two areas of the house on different levels where we can observe birds easily. We have a pair of binoculars we paid a lot more for 20+ years ago but it seems whenever a bird comes to visit, the binoculars would be in the opposite location so we decided to get an extra set. These binoculars are just as good as the ones we paid a lot more for years ago. Yes, at infinity there is an issue with focus but at this price point, you can't expect perfection. However, we have used it extensively today with no issues at many different distances. The instafocus works well, allowing us to easily refocus on a different area of the preserve. At this price point, we are thinking of purchasing a couple more pairs so that when we entertain, everyone can enjoy the preserve. Definitely would recommend this pair!

The binoculars worked well. But the adjustment came broken and I had to return them

Crystal clear. Bought for looking at planets and moon. Way better than actual stargazing binoculars I previously had.

Excelente produto, só os protetores das lentes não são confiáveis, pois caem fácil.

Good

Worth buying and using!

Por el precio tampoco me esperaba nada del otro mundo, pero si los comparo con los "famosos" Bresser que recurrentemente ofertan en una famosa cadena de supermercados alemana no le veo ninguna ventaja, y además el precio es el doble. Eso sí, el sistema de enfoque es muy cómodo.