Bushnell 10x50 Powerview Instafocus, Weather Resistant Porro Prism Binocular with 6.55 Degree Angle of View

2025-01-07T19:00:00

Got these for a friend who's just starting to do birdwatching, and he absolutely loves them. Easy to use, with a large focus dial. The shipping was fast and the product was undamaged.

Marie F.

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2024-11-04T19:00:00

About 20 years ago I reluctantly sold my trusty old B&L 10x50 Legacy binoculars to finance a set of image stabilized 15x45's for an astronomy trip out west where I could only bring along binoculars. A few weeks back when the best comet in years was putting on a great show, the image stabilized binoculars gave up the ghost. I quickly ordered a set of Bushnell Legacy 10x50 to replace them, they arrived in only 3-days and to my great joy, they perform optically every bit as well as my old B&L's and are superior to the older model mechanically. I am VERY happy with them!

Thomas B.

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2023-11-29T19:00:00

I like these binoculars a lot as they offer enough eye relief for eyeglass wearers like me, and they have twist up eyecups, so you can get finer adjustment on how far your eyes are from the ocular lens than you can with rubber fold down eyecups. The view is sharp in the center and this extends to the edge (where it is still pretty sharp).

PETER S.

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2023-01-03T19:00:00

I live in the midwest with a wide view of weather and mother nature's critters. I have had my glasses for years and recently bought this same pair for my partner whom mentions everyday how he has seen something worthy to share We love our Bushnells!

Linda L.

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2022-11-22T20:24:22

Easy to use. Sharp image in daylight and great for stargazing. Picked out Andromeda on the first try, even in medium light pollution. Very happy.

JAMES H.

2022-09-28T09:33:18

At their price point I don't think you can do better. However, the front and back lens covers are not tethered which means they'll be lost in no time flat leaving your lenses perpetually dirty. Ask me how I know.

MICHAEL G.

2022-04-20T10:52:37

It 's great for bird watching from my back porch and checking the flag on my mailbox

Edward D.

2022-01-30T19:00:00

THEY WORK AND I CAN SEE THRU THEM

Bruce M.

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2021-10-18T20:00:00

These binoculars are replacements for an older model. I used them this week while birding and they are easy to use and amazingly clear.

Carla S.

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2021-08-06T20:00:00

Great binoculars. Don't focus as well as I had hoped.

David M.

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2021-01-10T10:00:05

So impressed by these binoculars. They are solid and sturdy, a good weight to them but not too much that they become hard to hold. They provide an amazing clear view, even at night while stargazing!

TAYLOR P.

2020-06-20T20:00:00

VERY GOOD OPTICS FOR THE PRICE. THEY ARE VIRTUALY THE SAME AS THE NIKON FOR 40% LESS.NO FOGGING. VERY SIMPLE TO USE. LIGHT WEIGHT. I WOULDNT DROP THEM INTO THE WATER. DR J

J H.

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2020-05-07T20:00:00

Bought these 4 years ago for hunting. They are a little on the heavy side yes, but the magnification 50mm certainly let tons of light in for low light viewing. I think the weight trade off is well worth it. Waterproof so no need to baby them.

Richard

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2019-12-23T19:00:00

What a great pair of binoculars. Well made, just what the recipient needs. Super easy purchasing, and flawless shipping.

Kathleen S.

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2019-12-02T15:30:00

Very sharp and very clear. It is a little heavy.

Victor P.

2018-11-17T18:29:03

Excellent binoculars for the price. They're not too heavy but they have a high quality feel to them. Easy to focus and fog-less.

Elizabeth H.

2018-03-06T10:28:31

Wow, what a pair of binoculars...!!! The focus is lightening fast and the view is extremely clear. The focus is spot on and I am extremely satisfied.

BILL G.

2017-05-23T11:29:42

So easy to focus, use with or without glasses...not too heave, but the shape makes them easy to hold on to!

Danna G.

2017-04-17T04:25:27

They are easy to use no need to focus them.

bonita n.

2017-02-21T03:39:43

These binocular have poor quality lens and the view has a tunneled feel. Poor detail through the lens and craftmanship for the mechanics.

FINANCE D.

2016-12-27T07:10:09

My husband lost his Bushnell/B&L field glasses that he used for 20 years as a biologist for NOAA. These glasses proved to be a fine replacement, and we look forward to many years of service.

HEATHER S.

2016-12-14T08:07:24

Awesome and Clear and easy to focus!!!

Larry C.

2014-01-10T19:00:00

Excellent binocular set. It performs as specified, and is firm, solid, and has good weight to it. You could spend more to get better glass, but for the price, this suites me well.

Jon

2013-12-03T19:00:00

Not much to dislike - good quality and value. What I liked: - Multi coated optics & Bk7 prisms (borosilicate crown glass)= clear, sharp image. -Large 50mm objectives = good light gathering capability. I have used them for moon- and star-gazing, birdwatching, general outdoor use and have used in the field under even more demanding conditions while on duty in the US Army. They have performed well in all cases. - Image quality. On a par with the Army standard issue "M22" Steiner bino I used when deployed to Anbar Province and Baghdad, Iraq on a US Army Military Transition Team (MiTT) mission in 2006-2007: 7x50 porro-prism watrproof/fogproof fully multi-coated nitrogen-purged bino with a mil-scale reticle. Civilian version sells for $800.00+. - These Bushnells also compare favorably with some of the expensive Nikon, Zeiss, Zeiss/Jena, Leica and Hensoldt/Wetzlar binos I have had the opportunity to use during a 24-year career in the US Army. However, I do NOT believe that, for most use, the increase in image quality in those far more expensive binos justifies paying 10 to 20 times the cost of these Bushnells. - Toggle lever focus system. Bushnell calls it "InstaFocus", works well, I have found it precise enough for small focus adjustments once I got used to it. Particulary useful for tracking/identifying moving objects in the field such as ground vehicles, aircraft in flight and personnel moving across terrain at varying distances. I have also found it works exceptionally well for tracking moving animals and birds moving through trees / in flight. - Rubber armor. Covers the entire body of these binoculars = easy to grip even when wet and should serve well to protect optics from damage if they see some rough use. - Wide woven neck strap. Works well for my use, does not dig into neck/shoulders during field carry. For those wanting increased comfort and utility, buy an upgraded strap or even a bino harness system. - Padded nylon case. Suitable for average use, same as what came with some far more expensive Nikons I bought recently. For more protection, I use an aftermarket case that is more water/humidity/dust resistant, better padded and shuts more completely with a zipper. Most of these aftermarket cases, such as the FieldLine tm brand models, are reasonably priced and often come with additional internal and external storage pockets. Other notes: - Minor color fidelity issues (called chromatic aberration) under some conditions & slight image distortion/bluriness at the edges of the field of view. Be aware that routing light through any lens system will cause these conditions, thus they also occur in more expensive binoculars to varying degrees. It is not an indication of any manufacturing or design flaw. -Everything in the center of the field of view is in color-correct crisp focus with no distortion, so I do not find these issues objectionable given the relatively large field of view of 341 feet @ 1000 yards. - Lens covers. The ones that come with binos work well to protect lenses, fit tightly. Problem is they are not attached to bino body, so one could conceivably lose them. I bought lens covers that stay attached to bino - available at Adorama as well as most optics stores and online optics vendors. - Close focus distance is 20 feet. You cannot bring anything into focus that is closer than this. Not a flaw or malfunction, just how Bushnell designed the optics on these particular binoculars. Has not caused any problems as I seldom have had the need to look at anything that is closer than 20 feet. May be an issue for some close-in observation such as may happen in birdwatching, etc... - 5mm exit pupil. Makes prolonged use of this bino easy on the eyes. - 26 oz weight. Among the lighter 10x50 binos you will find (Our family-use Nikon Action Egret 8x40 binos weigh more than these, and they are smaller.) Light enough to be easy to carry for prolonged periods of time. While hiking, walking: if I'm not planning on using them soon, I keep them in my bino case - case on my belt or slung over my shoulder until I need them; easier to carry. - Fold down eyecups and 10mm eye relief allow those who wear glasses to use these easily. I wear glasses but I personally find it easier to remove my glasses before using binos, so I leave the eyecups up. - Right side adjustable diopter. Makes it easy to adjust to your individual eyesight requirements. - Even though these binos are not waterproof or fogproof (ie: not O-ring sealed and dry-nitrogen purged) they have proven to be weather resistant thus far. No internal fogging/moisture buildup during short term use in light rain/drizzle, nor in warm humid conditions or when they went from warm to cold temperatures. However I intentionally do not use them in pouring rain since they are not waterproof and I try to minimize subjecting them to extreme temperature fluctuations. If you do need a waterproof/fog-proof bino, highly recommend the Bushnell Legacy series porro-prism binoculars: 8x42, 10x50 & 10-22x50 zoom. They have the more newly developed BaK4 (Barium Crown Glass) prisms, and two have better close focus (8x42=12ft // 10x50=18 ft). This will likely be my next Adorama bino purchase as Adorama has the absolute best prices on these I have found anywhere - from $ depending on the model - with free shipping in the US!

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