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Astra Optix HBX1600B Laser 10x42mm Rangefinder Roof Prism Binoculars
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sdkidx's Review of Astra Optix HBX1600B Laser 10x42mm Rangefinder Roof Prism Binoculars
Finally got these a few days ago. Now I know why they were backordered for over 2 months-- great product!
A few observations:
1. There is no neck strap for these. They are meant to stay in the case and used with the full front-carry straps. I don't care for that-- I bought a strap for them and put that on so I'm not strapping an entire case on to use these. I can still attach it to the case & strap system if I want by just clipping in, but I normally just want them around my neck.
2. The ocular adjustments are "different". The right side gives you focus on the LCD rangefinding info. The left side you focus the eyepiece to match the field of view seen in the other eyepiece as you would normally.
3. The LCD "projection" of ranging data is tilted, and it is only visible in the right side eyepiece. The tilt bugs me, but not a dealbreaker. I do find it easier to shut my left eye when ranging though, then open it again when I have the info. I imagine that is true of other range-finding binocs, but I can't speak to that.
4. The Rangefinding feature is FAST, quickly returning yardages out over 1,000 yards. This is going to be a nice unit if it all holds up well, and I have no reason to believe it won't.
5. Buy it! ;)
A few observations:
1. There is no neck strap for these. They are meant to stay in the case and used with the full front-carry straps. I don't care for that-- I bought a strap for them and put that on so I'm not strapping an entire case on to use these. I can still attach it to the case & strap system if I want by just clipping in, but I normally just want them around my neck.
2. The ocular adjustments are "different". The right side gives you focus on the LCD rangefinding info. The left side you focus the eyepiece to match the field of view seen in the other eyepiece as you would normally.
3. The LCD "projection" of ranging data is tilted, and it is only visible in the right side eyepiece. The tilt bugs me, but not a dealbreaker. I do find it easier to shut my left eye when ranging though, then open it again when I have the info. I imagine that is true of other range-finding binocs, but I can't speak to that.
4. The Rangefinding feature is FAST, quickly returning yardages out over 1,000 yards. This is going to be a nice unit if it all holds up well, and I have no reason to believe it won't.
5. Buy it! ;)
Would Recommend:
Yes
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