Perfect optic for amateurs/newbies - Brunton Echo Zoom 10-30x21mm Monocular

There's a lot of shakiness in the image but that is to be expected from such powerful magnification. I recommend resting your hand on a wall or tree while viewing at the 30x magnification but it won't be easy to track a moving object. With free shipping, you cannot pass up this deal. My research online led me to opticsplanet for the very best deal on this specific product. I tried to repair the belt loop as best as I can but it's not easy to do with just a needle and thread. I attached a lanyard to the belt loops on my pants that links to the lanyard I put on the monocular so if the belt loop on the pouch fails again it wont hit the floor. All things considered, I highly recommend this monocular for your first monocular but take very good care of it and reinforce that belt loop before you decide to wear it. And even if it breaks, it was only 27 dollars (on sale) so if you're inclined, buy 2 in case you lose or break one.
Pros: Excellent economy of volumetric space, power of magnification is astonishing
Cons: the belt loop on the sheath/pouch broke and luckily someone noticed it fall otherwise it would have been gone.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.