Reconsider, charley calif - Barska Gladiator 25-125x80mm Porro Prism Zoom Binoculars

RESPONSE to review by Charley, in CA, previous: I am pro photographer, my usual hi-magnification seen thru big telephoto camera lens. I have university schooling, also, in Astronomy, Physics, Optics, etc. One primary TEST for binoculars, regardless of size, mag, price, is to view a "point" light-source, at night, or very dark room (star, planet,distant light). Because binoculars are, literally, two telescopes PERFECTLY ALIGNED, if you see "two Jupiters", or similar, the binocs are defective: either "bumped" (dropped), or bad manufacture. Unless you damaged yours, they should be covered under warranty, and replaced or repaired. "Astronomy Binoculars", or any with large, long specs. are best if they have pivot-rod that is long, and especially if they are CONNECTED, somehow, at the far-end, near the heavy, primary lenses. The tripod-bracket appears to do this for yours. This appears to be a good, honest Co., want to please customers. All the other reviews are good, except for yours. Perhaps your binoculars just got "bumped", or something. Check into Warranty replace-or-repair. Good Luck. -Mark, E. Lansing, Mich.
Pros: Price, Zoom Magnification
Cons: Alignment of Binoculars

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