I purchased the binoculars for nautical use. I used them on a whale watching trip. Had 5-6 foot swells, but was able to use binoculars with little effort. The reason I gave a 4 for easy to set up and usability is based on the lack of user-friendly instructions for the rangefinder. Eventually I will figure it out. All-in-all, I really like the binoculars.
Pros: Works great on the open sea. Floats. Durable.
Cons: No good instructions on how to use range finder. Caps for upper and lower lenses are loose and don't stay on very well.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.