Celestron 71332 Nature DX 8x42mm Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Green

The media could not be loaded. After reading some of the reviews, I was like I have to buy this pair and review it. Read the entire review before watching the video. The footage trough a phone never do the optics justice especially in a very cloudy day.A bit of background, I am an optics freak who tested and owned more than twenty pairs of binoculars, to name some of the brands Bushnell, Vortex, Nikon, Minox and Steiner all ranging from £300 to about £500Here is what I look for in a pair of binoculars to pass my test for birding purpose.Good FOVReasonable edge to edge sharpnessNeutral colour renditionGood Eye reliefSharpness in the centre and well controlled chromatic aberration.Absence of lens flare, reflection and ghostingGood barrels alignmentGood ergonomicNow testing binoculars under different light conditions will ultimately provide an overall score of the image quality but for this review my test was under a bright sunny and slightly hazy spring day.First time handling the Celestron, it was nice surprise, they felt compact and rather easy to handle with one hand. I do like the design and the green rubber armour. Looking through them was a breeze, eye relief was excellent and alignement or the barrels is spot on. There was no overlapping or the need to readjust my eyes. The view is totally relaxed, immersive and almost with a 3D feel that you get in Porro prism. So far two major areas passed with flying colours. At this point I am slightly annoyed since my benchmark binocular that cost 3 times the price has one issue and that is having to readjust my eye positioning. Let’s moving on! Image quality is where I am very demanding, the first thing I noticed colour pallet packs a punch, leaning toward warmth which surprisingly I found it to be rather nice to have popping colours coming from my neutral benchmark binocular. Sharpness test, a binocular is worth nothing if it cannot precisely focus to pick out details. Well, let me tell you this pair is a bad boy when it comes to center image sharpness, I was actually picking out fine details on leaves about 20 meters away, quite simply gob smacking at this price point. The field of view was decent and never felt narrow, it’s not a 8° + but better than some 8x42 double the price. The sharpness across the FOV start to soften from about 75% from the centre, this acceptable at this price point and who cares really since most people would be glassing in the centre of the image!CA is well controlled with a small hint in the centre but overall really well suppressed.In my test there was no flaring and straight light from the sun was nicely controlled. This is an area where most entry level binoculars fails miserably and makes the binocular almost unusable.The only thing that was clearly apparent between the Celestron and my 8x42 Opticron Natura ED is the brightness of the image. The Celestron has really punchy colours but lacked the luminosity that my Opticron provides. Despite the Celestron had a less brightness the image remained vibrant and I could still make out the same details. I would still consider it just because how well it executes other areas like the immersive view and sharpness. My Opticron delivers outstanding light transmission & colour fidelity that matches the Zeiss conquest HD. If you have a budget of £100 go with Celestron and you would be very happy but if you want top quality glass without breaking the bank, I suggest you take a look through Opticron.If you have nothing to compare the Celestron to ie a £600 pair of binocular these would surprise you by their sharpness and lovely vibrant colours.Btw I test binoculars side by side before purchasing and I when purchased my Natura ED I put it up against Vanguard Ed II, Nikon HG and Zeiss Terra ED

12month review - Bought these for my young son as his first pair of decent quality binoculars. HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDSHORT SUMMARY - seriously, just buy them, used these for a year and they are super. These are lightweight, really good quality optical images with very adaptable use cases from bird watching to astronomy. My sons has a very high opinion of these binoculars. He loves them. Excellent Value for Money for a super opticBIT MORE INFO - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONExcellent quality of view for the price - there is zero noticeably photochromic aberration in any situation, the exit pupil is great for low light situations.Eye Relief, I wear glasses and eye relief is perfect using with them fitted. Obviously, at night I use them without glasses and the eye relief is easy to change between them with 3 firm twist positionsLight weight - easy to handle for long periods of time with no shake from heart beat, at about 600g perfect weight to take on a hike.Comfort of Use, nice position of indents in the bridge moulding and not at all slippery. Feel really nice to holdFocusing - the focus movement is easy to move and fast to adjustCovers, easy to use, offer good protection. Easy to flick them off with your little pinkie finger when you spot something to investigateUSE CASESBirdwatching, very adaptable being light and easy to focus so very easy to keep up with moving targets, often using in low light and image is still really decent as they have good exit pupil 42/8 = >5mmAstronomy - great for a quick star gaze, light enough to not have heart beat twitching you get with heavier binoculars, yet they do catch a lot of light so easy to see clearly, likes of the Beehive, Andromeda or Orion's Scabarb.I will repeat, my son has found these a great piece of kit to help learn and enjoy birdwatching or his our way around the night sky.Value for Money - EXCELLENT

Ordered these binoculars based on the reviews and price point, but first experience was disappointing. The pair received was clearly a previously returned item, as the packaging was not properly sealed, accessories missing and the left lens had a defect that made them unusable. It was frustrating to receive a defective product, that had obviously been returned before and not checked before being resold. Even more so as it was a gift.We decided to give it another try. The replacement pair arrived quickly, and this time it was a brand-new item. What a difference! The optics are clear and sharp, and the binoculars feel sturdy and well-built. For the price, they perform pretty well.While the product itself is good, I’d caution buyers to inspect their order immediately upon arrival to ensure they have received a new, working pair. Once you get a good set, these binoculars are good value.Rating: 4/5 (deducted a star for the initial hassle).

Researched for days before picking these for my husband's Christmas present and I'm so pleased with them - so is he! They're everything I hoped for - not too heavy, easy to adjust and a full, bright view right to the edges of the lenses. The lens caps are attached to the main body of the binoculars as well and just flip off to hang out of the way which is a bonus. There is a single piece cover for the eye pieces which comes right off, but being one piece means it's less likely than two individual ones to get lost! Beautifully well made, lovely to handle and perfect for bird watching, in fact, it was thanks to the recommendation of a birding site which helped me find them! Can't recommend highly enough.