B. christiansen - Alpen Pro 12x25 Long Eye Relief Compact Binoculars 339

Bought these for trip to Italy & birdwatching. For the price--a pretty good product if you don't want to spend a lot and would accept a more medium-grade pair of binocs. Focusing the right-eye lenseis awkward, takes time--a little frustrating. On hindsight, would prefer to have spent a little more for higher-grade quality, but I use them now for casual birdwatching, and they get the job done just fine! I woule recommend these for a novice user who is not particular or picky about details in vision or usage, but not for the "serious" user who enjoys more precision and ease of use in viewing.
Pros: lightweight, good value, fairly adequate depending on needs
Cons: Focus adjustment on right -eye lense somewhat awkward, objects not as crisp and bright as one might prefer

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