Reviews & Ratings for Bushnell 7x26 Elite Custom Compact Binocular — 14 reviews — Page 1

I was skeptical with the performance of this binocular because of the size. I was wrong! It outperforms my larger mid grade 8x40 binocular. It is noticeably brighter! Great for any outdoor activities. Highly recommended!

I bought one of theese binoculors when Bushnell first came out with them about 40 years ago,I still have them and they work perfectly. I understand these were the ones that the astranauts took to the moon.The new ones in every way seem to be just as good; these are perfect for hunting the thick woods of Flirida.

l have owned a lot of high dollar compacts and these offer the best brightness/clarity for the dollar.
When you start getting above this price point the bang for the buck falls way off.
Take the plundge, you wont regret it 10 years from now when they are still functioning as good as when first purchased!

Excellent build quality, very bright view. Sharpness of view is very good, but not the best for the money. Focus wheel works well with only an extremely minute amount of backlash. Eye relief barely adequate for glasses - some people will not find enough. Case is very good, and neckstrap is mediocre. Only downside is lack of waterproofing, so I would not recommend this as one's primary binocular.
Pros: Robust construction, bright view
Cons: not waterproof

1.smart shape with such a light weight .it can be hold very steady. that's very important for view steady.
2.turely bright view even in the dusk condition.
negtive
1.one of the objective tiny scrath
2.no cap for objective lens
3.narrow view sight below 50
easy carry bright view good bino

High quality of surprise
In all, it is satisfied.
Pros: no
Cons: quality

looks very great

I have so far seen many 7x models.
This 7x26 compact is the quality which should wonder also in them.
Probably, the quality of optics and a mechanism may call it a record level.
It is the proof of being made in Japan.
This is the highest compact for me.
Pros: Fine View
Cons: no

I've been tempted by these for a while and finally decided to try them. The optics are excellent--clear and bright from edge to edge, exit pupil is large for compacts (3.7 mm) so viewing is much less tiring than 8x20s, good depth of field, 363 ft FoV, excellent balance and handling. I wear glasses and was a little worried the the eye-relief would be marginal, but it is more than adequate. Lens caps (eyepiece only) fit perfectly, strap and case both seem good. I like the fact that the case has a zipper rather than a velcro closure. The specs say 12 oz. and that seems right. Because of their small size they have nice heft and feel stable in my hands.

The two obvious limitations are that they are not waterproof and the reverse porro design means they have a significant depth as well as height and width and bulkier than roof prism compacts. If it has to fit in your shirt pocket, then you need a different binocular. On the other hand, if you pick them up and look through them you will not want to part with them.

I compared the Elite with several roof prism compacts including a Nikon Premier 8x20. Both are gems. Optically I think the Elite is at least equal to and possibly better than the Premier and I like the Elite's larger exit pupil. Both handle beautifully.
Pros: Excellent optics, handling, weight and size, build
Cons: Not waterproof

no matter how i hold them they simply will not work on my face. wider or narrower far out or close in by the time i can see my subject is usually gone
Pros: clarity excells
Cons: see mainly blackout