Best monocular around this pricepoint! - Carson BlackWave 10X25mm Waterproof Monocular

Just received this today and I am well pleased. Mine focuses down to less than three feet, but your experience may vary depending on your eyesight. I could read the very small print on a prescription bottle at about five feet so the glass is clear and bright, especially for this price point. I didn't test the water resistance, but I went outside and looked at a microwave tower about a mile away on a hill, and it was easy to focus and observe it. At ten power its necessary to brace any optic to get a clear view, and it was easy to hold the BlackWave to accomplish that. The focus wheel is firm but quite easy to get into proper focus. Most of the travel is at the short end. The mono appears to have a wide depth of field at the long end. Backing off the focus wheel a quarter to one half turn brings about everything from fifty yards to several miles into clear view, but by fine tuning a little the focus can be improved noticeably. This unit would also be useful for observing insects while standing over them or next to a branch. At 25mm the objective is still bright enough to see clearly on a cloudy and dim day. I don't believe this mono can be beat for the price, and even if you spend several times more I don't know how it could be any better. It fits my hand well and I'm an average guy. The surface is grippy without being sticky. The case that comes with it is well made of medium weight material and appears to be sturdy. The belt loop is securely sewn on. At this price I'm going to keep one with me and one in my truck, and maybe get another just in case, you know.