| | |  | Computer & Video Games | Home » » 8 X 21 Outback Binoculars | | | | | | | Description: | | 6.2degree angle of view, 324' field of view . Compact, lightweight design: 7 oz. Fully multi-coated lenses include aspherical elements . 11mm eye relief, 7.2' close focusing distance. High-index BaK4 prisms for a bright, crisp image from edge to edge . Convenient center-focusing knob. Built-in dioptric correction. | | | Features: | |
• 6.2degree angle of view, 324' field of view
• Compact, lightweight design: 7 oz
• Fully multi-coated lenses include aspherical elements
• 11mm eye relief, 7.2' close focusing distance
• High-index BaK4 prisms for a bright, crisp image from edge to edge
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.44 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.65 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.39 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.68 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.66 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 63 reviews |
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 Nice all-around binocularNov 22, 2009
If you're looking for a general use binocular without a specific task in mind, you cannot go wrong with this one. However, be aware that this is not a binocular to use in low light, wet conditions, or for star watching.
Light-weight, good optical quality, easy to use, and comes with a nice case.
Great for bird watching.Nov 02, 2009
Olympus Outback Compact Binoculars 8x21 RCI. Small size, lightweight, great for carrying and bird watching. Consumer Reports magazine also highly recommends these binoculars for bird watching.
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For Portrait PainterOct 26, 2009
I got these to help me see detail in the model while portrait painting. I also considered butterfly-watching binoculars and opera glasses (La Scala Aida 3x25), but settled on these for the following reasons:
First, all the butterfly-watching binoculars that I could find reviews for were at least three times more expensive, out of my price range. They were also bigger and heavier.
Close focus distance on the Olympus is 7 feet. I'm usually sitting somewhere between 5 and 10 feet from the model. Opera glasses have a slight edge here with a larger field of view at the same distance, and a closer focusing distance of 6 feet. I noticed a little more distortion around the edges in the opera glasses.
The Olympus has rubberized eye cups, so they don't scratch my glasses. The eye cups extend for use without eyeglasses. The opera glasses had smooth polished metal eyepieces. They didn't scratch my glasses the few times I tried them, but they made me a little nervous.
The Olympus has an individual diopter adjustment: what this means is that you use the central focusing ring to adjust for your left eye, then use the right side focusing ring to fine tune for your right eye. After that, you can simply use the central focusing ring to adjust for viewing at different distances. This flexibility was great for me because I frequently take off and put on my glasses when painting very fine detail. The opera glasses only had the central focusing ring. (Another artist I know had opera glasses which could focus each eye individually, but she bought those years ago and couldn't recall the source.)
I have used these binoculars in an auditorium lit only by a high north-facing window, light enough to read but dim by photographic standards. The image in the binoculars seemed at least as bright as what I could see without them, but I didn't have a chance to compare the opera glasses in the same setting.
Given a choice, I would keep the opera glasses as a backup and for the larger field of view, but if I could only have one, especially because I wear eyeglasses, the Olympus 8x21 is the best compromise.
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 Nice small binocularsOct 13, 2009
When I moved next to a pond, I immediately decided I needed binoculars. I wanted small ones so that I could also use them to travel or put in my purse. These binoculars were just what I was looking for and are simple to use. They focus easily, work whether I have on my glasses or not, and adapt well to whoever wants to use them. I agree with another reviewer that it would be nice if the lens caps were attached somehow. But the case is convenient to use and the whole thing will hang easily from the door stop on the upper hinge on the door to my balcony.
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Olympus Outback Compact 8 x 21 RC1 BinocularsSep 22, 2009
I have been very happy with The Olympus Outack 8x 21 RC1 Binoculars. I purchased these after reading Consumer Reports reccomendations/evaluation on binoculars. Purchased to use for bird/animal watching in backyard or hiking. These binoculars are lightweight, includes lens caps, a neck strap, & a soft case for travel/storage. These binoculars are quickly and easily adjusted for different shared viewing. Picture is very clear. The price is very reasonable for excellent quality recieved. I would definately reccomend these binocolars.
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