Product Description

The Noble Series from Celestron feature roof prism models for the serious bird watcher, the avid hunter as well as the serious sports enthusiast. All models are rubber covered and fully waterproof. The binoculars feature BAK-4 prisms and have multi-coatings for high quality optical performance with vivid colors and very high contrast views. All feature extreme close focus performance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7749 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Celestron
• Model: 71206
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 10.00" w x 12.00" l, 2.35 pounds

Features

• Twist-up eyecups
• Protective rubber covering
• Incredible near focus for avid bird watchers
• Completely waterproof
• Long eye relief ideal for eyeglass and sunglass wearers

Manufacturer Product Description
Whatever your optical needs might be, Celestron has a binocular that's right for you. The brilliance and sharpness of the image you see through a particular binocular or spotting scope is determined by a number of different factors. Magnification, optical coatings, and lens diameter are just a few of the factors influencing how a binocular performs.

However, the single most important criterion in performance will always be the quality of the optics. Celestron delivers optical excellence through careful consideration of quality in the glass and lens coatings used, precision manufacturing processes, and uncompromising quality control.

The Noble Series from Celestron feature roof prism models for the serious bird watcher, the avid hunter as well as the serious sports enthusiast. All models are rubber covered and fully waterproof. The binoculars feature BAK-4 prisms and have multi-coatings for high quality optical performance with vivid colors and very high contrast views. All feature extreme close focus performance.

Customer Reviews

Great all around binoculars
I bought these mainly on recommendation from my astronomy professor that I should buy 10x50's for astronomy and for general use like bird watching. I shopped around a lot and tried several other brands including Nikon and some department store brands. Overall I think that these binos had much crisper focus than the others I have tried. My first impression out of the box was that they felt solid and well built. The optic coatings look consistent and they are multi-coated and phase coated even though they aren't advertised on Amazon as phase coated. The size is just right and water proof is a major plus for me.

My first test was during the day, I checked the focus on near objects and found that I could focus on things as close as 10 feet away which is really great for bird watching. I did notice some chromatic aberrations around tree branches against a cloudy sky, but it wasn't too bad. The focus on everything was sharp as a tack! I am very impressed with how sharp they are.

Since I bought these for an astronomy course the true test was at night. I live in a fairly dark area but there are a few cities around. The first object I looked at was the Orion nebula, it was very clear and I could make out at least three stars in the center and could see quite a bit of the nebula. Next I looked at Pleiades, normally I can see only 6 faint stars but through the celestrons I could see hundreds and the 7 sister stars were bright and crisp.

Overall I am very happy with these binoculars. The only reason they got a 4 out of 5 was because the case and main lens covers are quite cheap and don't work well. The second reason is it would be nice if the binoculars had a tripod mount for astronomy. It's tough to hold even 10x50's steady and a tripod would be a great help.