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Celestron 12x56 Nature DX Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular with 5.5 Degree Angle of View, 16mm Eye Relief, Green

SKU: CN1256ND MFR: 71336
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Key Features

  • Experience bright, clear views with these Celestron 12x56 binoculars, perfect for birding.
  • Enjoy superior image quality with fully multi-coated lenses, enhancing light transmission.
  • Waterproof and fog-proof, these binoculars are ideal for outdoor adventures in any weather.
  • The 56mm objective lens gathers ample light, ensuring bright images even in low light.
  • Bak-4 prisms and phase coating deliver high-resolution images with enhanced contrast.
  • Get comfortable views with a generous 16mm eye relief, great for eyeglass wearers using binoculars.
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Shopper : How much do the 12 x 56 mm weigh?
Quin P : Where are they made?LINDA L : They are almost certainly made in China. Celestron is owned by a Chinese holding company and to my knowledge , all of their products are manufactured there. Celestron was originally an entirely US company. With optics, higher price usually means better quality control as well as hiigher quality raw materials and more time intensive metods of polish ,etc. A 12x56 will give bright images and high magnification but will be very shaky without a tripod, unless you have unusually steady hands and strong arms. Celestron has a good reputation at a given price point.LARRY P : Fujicons made in japanSTACY B : Made in China.WILLIAM K : I can't speak for the Celestrons, but as for my Fujinon FMT-SX 16X70's: the words "made in Japan" are written on the cap of the central axis.CARL A : All made in Japan, aren't they?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Terry L : Great reviewsDONALD M : Good reviews and specs.OSCAR E : i like 12x56.Robert T : PowerLESLIE E : qualityRichard D : Good reviews on item and in my price range.MYRON J : Celestron in a high-quality manufacturer, the reviews are all 4 and 5 stars and this is a lighter pair of binoculars than my alternative.Radoslaw J : Celestron gets good reviews from birdersKrys B : features/price/reviewsEric L : good reviews

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Review Summary

2022-05-26T06:13:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Good experience

Great Binoculars and service was great!

RODNEY B.

2022-03-23T08:24:50

Rated 5 out of 5

great binoculars

Great buy exactly what I wanted for my Alaska Cruise.

MILDRED S.

2022-03-15T09:05:43

Rated 3 out of 5

Celestron nature 8 x 42 binocular

Pros: solid build lightweight better than expected imaging. A great bargain when comparing price to usability. Cons: Case not waterproof. Neck strap Overall it?s what I needed and I?m very happy with it except for case. Bought for hiking and birdwatching

BOB D.

2022-03-06T08:55:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Clarity

Great clarity. We've had them for about 2 weeks and are very happy.

PAUL A.

2022-01-20T07:36:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

Great binocs for the price. Love the wide field of view. Easy to carry.

amy b.

2021-07-12T17:52:02

Rated 5 out of 5

So glad I finally got them.

I got to use these when a stranger at the Grand Canyon offer them to me to see a spot at the bottom of the canyon. I couldn? believe the focus and clarity on such a compact binocular. My sons gave me a gift card to Adorama for Fathers Day and I bought them. Great for any use. Highly rated for bird watching.

PAUL S.

2021-06-03T08:32:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice reasonably priced binocs

My wife loves them.

Zachary T.

2021-05-19T17:24:44

Rated 5 out of 5

"Love these binoculars."

Bought this product as a gift to my 10yr. old granddaughter who is a new birdwatcher. They are perfect for her - light weight, easy to focus, ap- propriate magnification, with a wide field of view. These would also be good for adults. Economically priced; and a great value. I could not be happier with this purchase.

Kurt S.

2021-05-11T10:46:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Love them

These are my first binoculars ever and I am so impressed! The instruction booklet made it very easy to adjust them. Now I just want to look at everything through them. They're so clear. I'm so amazed. They also feel very nice and high quality. I would recommend these to other amateur hobbyists like myself!

REBECCA F.

2021-05-08T14:48:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Strong and Clear

Very powerful and clear. It is definitely strong enough to reach out and see the things you can barely notice with the naked eye. We look forward to find some wild life when we travel out west this summer.

MARK T.

2020-12-27T16:18:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Superior focus!

Such a crisp and stable view

Sarah H.

2020-12-25T14:37:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy customer

Great product and good wonderful customer service. These binoculars are high quality and a lot of bang for your buck. And Adorama is awesome. Happy to shop local and always feel well taken care of.

LILY D.

2020-07-30T08:30:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great binoculars!

They’re clear and bright, and seem to be a good magnification for birding. And on the first outing, we got caught in the rain, so I can confirm that they’re waterproof. Also feel very stout and well built.

GLENN B.

2020-06-14T12:06:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Binoculars!

Nice unit for what I need. Didn't break the bank and I'm able to use it for hiking and see things clearly.

THOMAS A.

2020-03-12T09:56:07

Rated 5 out of 5

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RON L.

2019-08-12T15:32:57

Rated 4 out of 5

Great details and color, but obstructed view

Immediately when I look through it for the first time a large part of the view was blocked, I don't know if this is normal for this prism type but I've always used the other prism type of binocular, and I've always been able to see the view completely. I can see details and color very well with these. I will have to see if I can find a solution to this.

John P.

2019-01-25T02:55:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for beginners

Perfect gift for my husband. We even used them for the lunar eclipse.

Elizabeth N.

2018-10-05T05:50:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great compact binos

Excellent quality binoculars, with sharp, clear focus, and good range of vision. I use them mainly for birding and they are perfect for that purpose. They're solidly built; just a little on the heavy side for the small size, but not too heavy. I'm confident that they are durable enough to last a long time. I'm very happy with my purchase, especially for such a good price.

Bruce H.

2018-09-22T09:49:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Binoculars!

These binoculars are all that I hoped they would be and more! First time use was birding. Saw an American Kestrel on a tree limb across a freeway. It is one of the smallest hawks. I thought it was a HUGE hawk at first. Lol Also, saw a butterfly open its wings very close to me on the ground. Saw every detail of a beautiful blue on the top of its wings! Just note that if someone has very small hands and has to close the binoculars completely like I do (I am a woman) a Celestron tripod adapter cannot be attached. However, that is a minor issue for me.

Lois M.

2018-06-17T10:37:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Best binoculars for the money

I've purchased several pair of these since I keep on giving them away to friends. I did a lot of research before selecting these. I did not have a budget (even considered Swarovskis or Nikon Monarch 7s). After a lot of research, I found that these were as good or better than most binoculars in the $ range. Clearly there are better binoculars but, for the price, this is the best cost/quality balance. As for performance, great off center focusing, no yellow tinting from cheap coatings found in others in the price range, minimal purple fringing, great off center focus, reasonable depth of field, and extremely good clarity. Everyone should have a pair of these. Excellent.

Manuel R.

2018-04-30T11:52:31

Rated 5 out of 5

binos

Good clarity, nice to know they can withstand rain if I get caught out. Primary use for bird watching. Have astronomy binos but these are nice as they are lighter weight.

Mickey H.

2018-02-27T16:23:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass at the best price.

My first set of birding binoculars. I have been wanting some for a long time, but was overwhelmed with all the types and price ranges. Finally I read a nice review from the Cornell Labs and found these here at the best price with free shipping even. We love these binoculars, they are clear, bright, not too heavy, waterproof and easy to use. We are watching a bald eagle nest with new chicks here in our neighborhood in SWFL. I came back and bought a tripod adapter, also for the best price. great store.

Randall M.

2017-06-07T19:57:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Great binoculars.

These binoculars are perfect for the type of hiking and nature watching we do. We like them so much we bought another pair. Adorama delivered faster than we expected too!

Jonathan E.

2017-05-03T07:59:14

Rated 4 out of 5

A great entry-mid level birding binocular!

A really solid pair of bins. Small enough to carry around daily but not so small that you sacrifice quality or features. It also won't break the bank. After comparing many other options I settled on these because they had everything I was looking for: waterproof, BaK4 prism, long eye relief, fog-proof, and fully multi-coated lenses. For the price (which depending on where you look, can be as long as $), with all those features, plus a carry case, strap, and objective and eye piece protectors...it was a no brainer for me. After using them for a few weeks I can confidently say that these great! I have no major complaints. My only minor issues have been: -They are a little heavy for me, so my arms get tired after awhile (but that's more a result of my puny arms). -The neck strap attachment points can dig into my hands a little depending on how I hold them. -There's slight chromatic aberration visible when focusing on far away birds against a bright background. None of those things are a deal breaker though, especially not at this price point. Overall, they are very solidly built, have a smooth zoom action, and the image quality is wonderful for everyday birding.

Shannon C.

2017-03-09T07:44:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Tremendous Value

Great binoculars at a very modest price. Optics and construction comparable to glasses costing 3-4 times as much. I have a "good" pair of binos that cost over ($) a few years ago, and these are just as good.

DAN F.

2016-11-22T11:30:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Value

Very pleasantly surprised at the quality at this price point. Solid construction, good optics. A great value for anyone wanting a good pair of binos for a modest price.

DAN F.

2016-08-22T11:31:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these

Great product. Shipping was fast. Can't wait to get back down to the Copper Canyons of Mexico with these.

derrick g.

2016-06-09T10:31:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Pair of Binoculars; Especially for the Price

Pros: Feel well-built, sharp, bright, advertised as water- proof and fog-proof, nitrogen filled, rubber-like covers for both ends, separate neck strap for binoculars as well as soft carrying case with shoulder strap, decent instruction manual and warranty. Cons: On the heavy side to me, but not prohibitively so. Note: Tried $200 Nikon and $150 on sale Occulus binoculars at Bass Pro and the Celestron was brighter than the Nikon and looked/felt like the Occulus

HOWARD B.

2016-05-18T05:29:20

Rated 5 out of 5

tremendous value

This is an excellent, solidly built binocular at a very reasonable price. Light gathering and image quality superior. Feel great in your hands or hanging from your neck. Perfect for birding.

MICHAEL M.

2016-04-17T04:52:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Value & Very Pleased

Bright image, light weight, wide viewing angle, close focus, smooth focus adjustment with comfortable range, seemingly well made, excellent value, easy to recommend to friends and strangers. I'll be surprised to hear they disappoint.

JAMES G.

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Celestron Nature DX Specifications

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    56mm (2.2")

  • Magnification

    12x

  • Exit Pupil

    4.6 mm (0.18")

  • Eye Relief

    16 mm (0.63")

  • Apparent Field of View

    5.5 deg.

  • Optical Coatings

    Fully Multi-Coated

  • Prism Coatings

    Phase Coated

  • Prism Glass

    Bak-4

  • Close Focus

    9.8' / 2.98m

  • Twilight Factor

    25.9 x

  • Relative Brightness

    21.16

  • Water Proof

    Yes

  • Nitrogen Filled

    Yes (Fog Proof)

  • Interpupillary Distance

    56-74 mm / 2.20-2.91"

  • Diopter Compensation

    +/- 4

  • Tripod Adaptable

    Yes

  • UPC Code

    050234713368

7 Accessories for Celestron 12x56 Nature DX Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular with 5.5 Degree Angle of View, 16mm Eye Relief, Green

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About Celestron Nature DX

FEATURED REVIEWS

Birding Binoculars

By Cookie A.

When we joined our local Audubon we had no idea how inadequate our binoculars were. Lacking funds for the more expensive brands some people carried, we researched and decided between 2 brands. Because Celestron was voted best by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, that was our choice and we are very happy with them. They are light enough to hold up for the time it takes to find and see the birds, easily adjustable, non fogging and very clear. Now we can see whiskers and eyelashes and even whether th...

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Best binoculars for the money

By Manuel R.

I've purchased several pair of these since I keep on giving them away to friends. I did a lot of research before selecting these. I did not have a budget (even considered Swarovskis or Nikon Monarch 7s). After a lot of research, I found that these were as good or better than most binoculars in the $ range. Clearly there are better binoculars but, for the price, this is the best cost/quality balance. As for performance, great off center focusing, no yellow tinting from cheap coatings foun...

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An exceptional tool for outdoor enthusiasts, the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 Binocular is designed to enhance your outdoor adventures. This high-quality binocular is equipped with a phase-coated BaK-4 prism and fully multi-coated optics, revealing intricate image details that are often missed with other entry-level binoculars.

As a premier choice in the realm of large-aperture sport optics, the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 Binocular delivers views that rival those of more costly models, making it a cost-effective solution for those seeking superior performance without breaking the bank. The BaK-4 prism, renowned for its high quality, is phase-coated to boost contrast and resolution, ensuring crisp, clear images every time.

The fully multi-coated lenses work in harmony with the phase-coated prism to maximize light transmission across the entire optical path. This results in brighter images, even in low light conditions, making the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 Binocular an ideal choice for dawn and dusk wildlife viewing when light conditions are less than optimal.

Featuring large, 56mm objective lenses, this binocular boasts impressive light-gathering capabilities. This allows for extended viewing sessions, even in dim light, where smaller binoculars may fall short. For added convenience, this model is tripod adaptable, providing stability for those longer viewing sessions.

The 12x56 model offers the highest magnification available in the Nature DX binocular range, allowing you to get closer to your subject, even when observing from considerable distances. This makes it not only an excellent choice for wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and outdoor sports but also a reliable option for casual astronomical viewing.

In conclusion, the durable and versatile Celestron Nature DX 12x56 Binocular is a reliable companion for all your outdoor adventures, offering superior performance, high magnification, and excellent light-gathering capabilities.

Celestron Nature DX Features

  • Binocular that fits your lifestyle: Waterproof, fogproof and nitrogen purged, this binocular can withstand the elements. A durable rubber armored, polycarbonate housing protects your Nature DX from damage without weighing you down
  • Waterproof and fully rubber armored
  • Phase coated BaK-4 prism for increased contrast and resolution
  • Fully multi-coated optic provides brighter images by increasing light transmission through the entire optical path
  • Tripod adaptable for long viewing sessions
  • Sturdy, twist-up eyecups with multiple stops. Eyeglass friendly with 16 mm of eye relief

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty for parts and lifetime for labor.

Key Features

  • Experience bright, clear views with these Celestron 12x56 binoculars, perfect for birding.
  • Enjoy superior image quality with fully multi-coated lenses, enhancing light transmission.
  • Waterproof and fog-proof, these binoculars are ideal for outdoor adventures in any weather.
  • The 56mm objective lens gathers ample light, ensuring bright images even in low light.
  • Bak-4 prisms and phase coating deliver high-resolution images with enhanced contrast.
  • Get comfortable views with a generous 16mm eye relief, great for eyeglass wearers using binoculars.

What's in the box:

  • Celestron Nature DX 12x56 Binocular
  • Carrying Case
  • Lens Covers
  • Neck Strap
  • Celestron Lifetime Limited Warranty