Reviews - Brunton 7X18 Echo Pocket Scope Monocular Reviews - BT-SS-7X18-ECHO7018

Author: pleased customer from Rochester NY on Oct 17, 2009
Pros:  crisp clear images
Cons:  none-exactly as expected
Would recommend:  yes

pleased customer wrote:

Very easy to use. Arrived Timely. Handy wrist strap and carringing case.

Author: larry44 (verified customer) , Just a regular, atypical guy., from Worcester, MA on Apr 16, 2009
Pros:  Good optics, rubberized, small
Cons:  For the money, none
Would recommend:  yes

larry44 wrote:

This is an excellent low-cost monocular scope. I keep it in the cell phone pocket on the strap of my EDC sling bag. It's great for reading distant signs, looking in crowds from above, magnifying closer objects or just for looking. The rubberized exterior protects it from scratches and dings and will probably keep it from breaking if dropped from eye-level height, though I haven't dropped it yet; I use the included wrist strap. Overall, for $15, this is a no-brainer for anyone for any reason. I recommend it, and would buy it again.

Author: zedq from saint paul on Oct 5, 2008
Would recommend:  no

zedq wrote:

The zoom is acceptable and works very well with little afford. Good buy & recommending it.

Author: TheiGuy (verified customer) from Ohio on Sep 21, 2008
Pros:  Light weight and compact.
Cons:  It only comes with a wrist strap so I had to get a lanyard for it.
Would recommend:  yes

TheiGuy wrote:

I am visually impaired and needed a scope with a close focus close enough to use in day to day situations. This one didn't disappoint me. It works for what I bought it for.

Author: PhilR. (verified customer) from Central TX on Jul 9, 2008
Would recommend:  yes

PhilR. wrote:

This model is lightweight, and it's outer coating (possibly rubberized?) has a pleasing feel. Eye relief is good, but somewhat difficult to use when wearing sunglasses. The optics are fairly sharp given the price, and it focuses very quickly. There is some distortion around the edges, but not enough to distract from viewing. Light gathering is about what you could expect - good for daylight, not good for dusk or dawn. This is to be expected given it's small objective lens. As already mentioned, the pouch is rather flimsy, so get something a bit nicer if you plan to carry on your belt. The only "con", and it's a slight one, is that the focusing barrel is a bit stiff, and since it takes so little movement to greatly change the focus, you can easily overshoot the setting you need. IOW, it's a bit touchy, but you will get used to it in a short period of time. All in all, it's not the best monocular by far, but it provides a greater amount of performance for the money than ...
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