Reviews - Celestron 25x100 Skymaster Giant Astronomy Porro Binoculars w/ Tripod Adapter and Case 71017 Reviews - CI-BI-71017

Author: Binocular Fan from Mpls, MN on Mar 2, 2011
Pros:  good performance
Cons:  really heavy-need big tripod
Would recommend:  yes

Binocular Fan wrote:

I bought mine used for a decent price. They weight almost 10 lbs soo you need a husky tripod. Would have preferred central focus instead of individual. Nice carrying case.

Author: curtis mccray (verified customer) , amateur astronomer. grandfather, from grayslake, IL on Jun 14, 2010
Cons:  no cons, though i wish you had asked me to buy a tripod at the same time
Would recommend:  yes

curtis mccray wrote:

See the notes opposite. these are my comments.

Author: Sumit (verified customer) from MA on Dec 30, 2009
Pros:  Good starting model
Cons:  Very heavy - focus was not coming out correct
Would recommend:  no

Sumit wrote:

This is a very very heavy binocular. Please remember that. Without a Tripod it is not worth your time and effort. Another point to mention is - it was not easy to set the focusing correct on this one. This is a good starting binocular but not good once you have graduated out of the novice zone. Compared to the price I think it is - you get what you pay.

Author: Chris McKitterick (verified customer) , http://www.sff.net/people/mckitterick/, from Lawrence, Kansas on Aug 6, 2007
Pros:  Super price, amazing lifetime warranty
Cons:  Heavy and awkward to use
Would recommend:  yes

Chris McKitterick wrote:

If you're looking for a really big pair of binoculars but can't afford high-dollar astro binocs, these are for you. Be sure to get a very solid tripod to use them, though, because they're too heavy and high-powered (magnifies any vibration or shaking) to use by hand or on a light camera tripod. I also recommend you get a proper binocular mount to attach to the tripod to avoid a kinked neck. The warranty is great, too.

Author: Jake951 (verified customer) , just another Canuck skywatcher, from Meeting Creek, Alberta, Canada on Jul 31, 2007
Pros:  good value - nice clear view
Cons:  heavy - need tripod - but your web site told me I would.
Would recommend:  yes

Jake951 wrote:

delivered as promised- received as expected. Excellent shipping and customer service.