Reviews - Swift Reliant 10x40 Birdfeeder Monocular 779 Reviews - SF-M5-779

Author: sushihunter (verified customer) , (very) amateur birder, fisherman, woodworker; semi-retired, from Westford, MA on Sep 29, 2010
Pros:  compact, powerful
Cons:  fuzzy optics, dim image
Would recommend:  no

sushihunter wrote:

I thought with a 40mm objective lens this would be a good purchase, but I was very disappointed with the dim image and inability to get a sharp focus. Compared it to my Vortex 8.5x50 binocs which has a far superior image. Can't recommend it.

Author: Daniel Dolan , retired senior, from Silverton, Oregon on Aug 9, 2010
Pros:  decently made
Cons:  A bit too high powered
Would recommend:  yes

Daniel Dolan wrote:

I wanted a monocular to keep in my car and take hiking to get a better look at wildlife and scenery. The optics of this item is pretty good. I can read a street sign, white 2 inch letter on a green background at 3/10ths of a mile. The image tends to get a little fuzzy toward the edges. The mocular will focus down to about 12 feet, so it's good for nature viewing. I would personnaly prefer a little less power. Ten power is a bit much for a handheld device. You will need to use two hands to steady the glass. Quality is satisfactory for this price range. If you want better you will have to pay a lot more.