Product Description

The sleek, compact Olympus 118-704 Tracker 10-30x25 Zoom Binoculars can zoom in from 10-times to 30-times magnification. At 30x, that's 300% more magnification than some of the most powerful standard binoculars. Ergonomically designed for comfort, this Tracker is well suited for theater, concerts, sports events and sightseeing Ergonomic, comfortable rubber hand grip Stylish metallic silver finish Includes Case and Neck Strap Weighs about 13 ounces

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1772 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: 118704
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 3.00" w x 4.90" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• 8x to 30x magnification and 25mm objective lens
• Field of view: 56 to 33 meters (at 1,000 yards)
• High-index prisms for a bright, crisp image
• Compact and lightweight for portability
• Twisting eyecups for personal comfort; central focus knob and dioptric correction

Amazon.com Product Description
With its compact, lightweight, and sleek design, you can take the Olympus Tracker binocular anywhere and still enjoy the great view. With a magnification of 10x to 30x and an objective lens diameter of 25mm, faraway images will be in sharp detail with brilliant clarity. The lens itself is made from special optical material to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, while the full multicoating keeps maintains brightness and contrast.

The BaK-4 prisms have a high refractive index for complete edge-to-edge clarity. The center knob is in perfect placement for your fingers to comfortably adjust the focus. The built-in dioptric correction adjusts for individual eyesight so everyone can use the binocular to its full potential. The Tracker also has eyecups that twist up and down, allowing each user to personalize the binocular to their comfort, while the long eye relief is a necessary feature for eyeglass wearers.

From the Manufacturer
Stylish, fun, and easy-to-use are the best ways to describe the 10-30x25 Zoom PC I binoculars. Their sleek black and silver body make them visually appealing to the eye. Their powerful optics and impressive features provide a clear and enjoyable viewing experience. And their center focus knob, rubber grips, and convenient zoom lever make them a great partner to bring camping, to the ballpark, or on vacation.

HIGH-INDEX BaK-4 PRISMS
Help produce bright, clear images from edge-to-edge.

MULTI-COATED LENSES
Fully multi-coated lenses provide superb image brightness and clarity.

ZOOM IN AND OUT
An easy-to-use zoom lever lets you zoom in and out on your subject.

Features

• High-index BaK-4 prisms for a bright, crisp image from edge to edge
• Compact, lightweight design for hassle-free portability
• Contemporary design is sleek and stylish
• Fully multi-coated lens for maximum image brightness and contrast
• Non-zoom models feature long eye relief
• Twist up/down eyecups
• Special optical materials provide protection from harmful UV rays
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
• Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing

Customer Reviews

Good bang for your buck
I bought these binoculars about a month ago and have been using it since. This pair does all that it promises, if not much more. The unit has a solid feel and does not look cheapy. The images at 10x are crisp but when you go 30x they get a tad dull given the 25mm lenses (I wont blame Olympus for this one since it is not a fault, just a way to cut size and costs. 50mm is the way to go if you dont mind the size).
I would've given it 5 stars had it not been for the zoom-lever; the lever sticks just a bit when I zoom to max almost giving a "grindy" feeling.

A couple of minor desirable features I'd like to see added:
1) Tripod support - if you have steady hands you are fine but at 30x even the slightest of shakes can make the image look blurry.
2) Lens caps - Given these babies cost me about $80 I'd like to see a pair of caps for the object lenses.

I will buy something with 50mm objective lenses and variable zoom if they came less bulkier.

OK for the Size
I purchased these Olympus binoculars at the same time a set of Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars. I wanted two for a trip in May for my wife and myself. After using the higher priced Canons with image stabilization and large field of view, everything else does not seem that good. With the small eye pieces I find it hard with the Olympus to align my eyes with the eye pieces and therefore see out of both eyes well. Also keep in mind that when you do use the large zoom option, you are loosing a lot of light which is OK during the day. This is of course not a good feature in the evenings or night.

I know a lot of these shortfalls all come from being small travel binoculars which is why I gave it a 3 star rating instead of a lower rating. Image quality is good for the size and the zoom is a nice feature, but the image will be hard to keep in the field of view on the largest setting. If you do have the money, then these work well for the size. If you can afford to spend more and give some on weight and size, then I really recommend the Canon Image Stabilization Binoculars.

Good price for the features
I bought this product just before a trip to Alaska - price was right, light weight and has good magnification. During use I noticed the Eye placement is not very comfortable, most of the time you will have to hold it slightly away from your eye - I wish it had soft receptacles like the other larger binocular that I have. Resting it over the eye would have provided a better support.

This would be a good buy if it is meant for light occasional use - standing on firm ground. Even at lowest maginification (because it is already 10x) there is a mild shake perhaps due to wind and unsteady hands.

If I had known how often I will be using the binoculars in a moving platform such as cruises, train and bus rides, I would have gone for one with optical image stabiliser.