The Best Compact Zoom Binoculars.

In tests conducted by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, these compact binoculars delivered the best combination of image quality, ease of use, and durability. With fully multi-coated lenses and a Bak-4 prism system, the binoculars provide 8X to 16X magnification that remains sharp and bright at any distance. Analysts were able to clearly view the top six rows of an eye chart from 220' away, whereas lesser models made subjects appear blurry or washed out at half the distance. The binoculars' 21mm objective lenses produce up to a 261' field of view at 1000 yards, making them ideal for sporting events, concerts, or outdoor activities. Analysts rated the center control dials on these binoculars the easiest for adjusting zoom and focus because they didn't require as much effort to turn as those on competing models. In durability tests, the binoculars' lenses stayed fog-free in sub-freezing temperatures, and their grip-enhancing rubberized coating prevented damage after repeated drops from a height of 4', unlike lesser models that fogged up or became scratched. Includes carrying case and neck strap. 2 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D. (11 oz.)