Product Description

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That's why the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are the perfect viewing companion. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable, too, since their cool design and lightweight make them so simple to carry around, as if they were designed to roam.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #777 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Black
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: 118705
• Dimensions: 2.10" h x 4.00" w x 4.60" l, 1.10 pounds

Features

• Compact and lightweight for no-hassle portability
• Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare
• Special optical materials provide protection from harmful UV rays
• Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight

Amazon.com Product Description
Affordable and stylish, the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are amazingly compact in size and light in weight so you can easily carry them no matter where your destination. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty binoculars offer amazing views thanks to Olympus's powerful optics.

The Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I binoculars carry antireflective lens coating to reduce glare and special optical materials that provide protection from harmful UV rays. A convenient center focus knob makes for easy, accurate focusing, while the built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight.

Specifications include:

• 8x magnification
• 21mm objective lens diameter
• 112m field of view at 1,000 yards
• Package includes a case and neck strap

From the Manufacturer
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That's why the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are the perfect viewing companion. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully-designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable, too, since their cool design and light weight make them so simple to carry around, as if they were designed to roam.

The 8x21 DPC I binoculars let you have a great viewing performance in an extremely affordable package. With great optics, UV-ray protection, and an included case and neck strap so you can carry or store them away comfortably, there's every reason to think the Roamer binoculars were built specifically for you.

Features and benefits

• Compact and lightweight for no-hassle portability
• Contemporary design is sporty and stylish so the binoculars look as great as the view
• Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare
• Special optical materials provide protection from harmful UV rays
• Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight

Customer Reviews

Decent compacts for the price
I gave this item 4 stars based on it's price. Even for $55 list this wouldn't be such a bad buy, but you can get them for substantially less. I am not a binocular expert by any means, but I'll give you my opinion. The binoculars are lightweight and small. Probably even smaller than you would envision from the dimensions. They come with a soft case (with a belt attachment) and a strap. The strap only connects to one side, so if you wear them around your neck they hang sideways. They have a diopter adjustment which adjusts the focus to each eye, and a central focus knob. They are split down the middle and fold a bit to adjust to the width of your eyes. The build is definitely 'plastic-y' which is one reason they are so lightweight. They say "Made In China" on the bottom, which for some reason cheapens their appearance a bit. Comparing the performance of these to a $100 pair of fullsize binocs I bought my father in law, I'd have to say they are just okay. Of course, due the lens diameter & cheaper optics they aren't as bright or as clear. The images also seem to lack dimentionality. A tree, for instance, appears flat almost like cut out of construction paper. But it is still raised above the background, Giving you the feeling of watching a cheap 3D movie. The diopter adjustment is a bit stiff, making it difficult to fine tune. It also isn't stepped, so it can go out of adjustment. Finally, the lens covers fall off very easily.

Does this all mean that I regret buying them? Not at all. They were inexpensive, and unlike my father-in-laws large heavy binocs, they are lightweight & small enough to wear on your belt or put in your wife's pocketbook. The image quality is decent (if not good). They wont look ridiculous at a play or a concert & are probably decent all around traveling binoculars (for casual use). And although they are not weather or water proof they are cheap enough to replace.

Binocular Use for Individuals Wearing Eyeglasses
I have not purchased this item; however, I wanted to inform westwindtalker2 how to use these binoculars (or any other normal pair of binoculars). First step, take off your eyeglasses. Second step, look through the binoculars at a stationary distant object, close your right eye and adjust the focus until the object is in focus for your left eye. Third step, while continuing to look at the same object, open your right eye, close your left eye and adjust the diopter correction until the object is in focus for your right eye. Fourth step, open both eyes, adjust the distance between the eyepieces so the image is seen as a single object and adjust the central focus knob. (You could also try reading the instructions supplied with the binoculars--they are available in pdf format from amazon.com from this item's webpage.)

compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs
I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.
I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.
Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.
I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.
I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.
They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.
So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.