Product Description

The Outland LX Waterproof Series takes the popular Outland series to an even higher performance level. Significant features include fully multi-coated optics and a four-element objective lens for ultra sharp focus across the field of view. All Outland LX models are waterproof as well as fog proof.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #56222 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Celestron
• Model: 71104
• Dimensions: 1.44 pounds

Features

• Fully coated optics for clear a view
• Waterproof and fogproof nitrogen-filled and sealed body
• Four-element objective lens for ultra sharp focus across the field of view (FOV)
• Durable, protective rubber coating
• Multi-position twist-up eyecups for a snug fit

Amazon.com Product Description
The Celestron 71104 Outland LX 8 x 42 waterproof binoculars are built to withstand the elements. Great for boaters and hunters, but well-suited to any sport or nature activity in which you might face rain, sleet or fog, the Outland LX Waterproof Series takes Celestron's popular Outland series to an even higher performance level. The Outland LX features fully multi-coated optics, extreme near focus, and a four-element objective lens for ultra sharp focus across the field of view. With nitrogen-filled and sealed bodies and a protective rubber covering, all Outland LX models are waterproof as well as fog proof.

The Celestron 71104 features an 8x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 42 millimeters, giving it a 5.3-millimeter exit pupil. (The exit pupil size--the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification--determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.) All Outland LX models also come with Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty.

What's in the Box
Celestron 71104 waterproof binoculars and moisture-resistant neoprene carrying case

Customer Reviews

Excellent for first time user of binoculars! Me!
After visiting two local stores to apply "hands on" to different binoculars, and after returning one pair, I took the better part of a day researching binoculars. My sister gave me the specs for her $300+ pair so I used that as a base. Her binoculars carry another brand name but were made by Celestron. Bottom line, I got them home, took them from the box and could see the birds in my yard with a minimum of adjustment. I have always had great difficulty in using binoculars and have always been frustrated when trying to buy a pair. I am extremely happy with these and the price is wonderful. The specs compare to much higher priced binoculars. I learned that my attempts to buy a light weight pair of binoculars was a mistake. The "42" in the 8 x 42 makes a big difference for field of view. Anyway, I am very satisified with my purchase!

great buy for the money
I work at a bird viewing preserve and many of the "serious" birders have some very expensive binoculars. Several have checked out the Celestron bins and are amazed at the clarity and would recommend them to people who don't have a lot of money to spend on a good pair of bins. And the no fault, lifetime warranty doesn't hurt either.

good all around binoculars--great for the price!
Since my passion is photography, I wanted an inexpensive pair of binoculars, saving my dollars for high end optics for camera lenses. I've learned from photography to do diligent research and find the most important features to get good value. I saw that the Celestron binocs had all the features I wanted: a very wide field of view--388 feet at 1000 yards; a close focus distance of 6.1'; waterproof casing and fog proof lenses; and a compact (4.8x2.2x5.6 inches) and lightweight (23 oz)body. I couldn't find any other binocs with all these features at the price I paid for these, and since just one week later they are now listed on Amazon for 30. less, this is even more true. They arrived a day early, and I am quite happy with them--and would be thrilled if I had paid less than 100. for them. They are bright, easy to focus (once I set them up), and can be used with or without glasses. (As someone who is very near sighted, it's a real treat to be able to read a sign two blocks away without my glasses using these binocs). I have been amazed not just at the detail I can now see in watching the birds in the trees near my home-these binocs give a full three dimensional perspective, but have been blown away at the power that allows me to read the United Airlines sign on hangars and clearly see the runways at the airport that's about 5 miles away. Most important, it's fairly easy to switch focus from near to far. I can't wait to take these on vacations, where I know they will bring wildlife up close. One other use I expect they will excel at is watching baseball, especially with the wide field of view. The soft sided case with its own strap, padded strap, and cleaning cloth are nice. The one downside for me is that the caps for the objective lens can't be tethered to the strap, so I had to rig up my own system (a small coin purse attached to the strap). I know there are far better quality binoculars out there, but these are an excellent pair for the money.