Close runner ups for me after all this testing were the Atlas Intrepid ED 8x42 (very nice view and resolution, just a tad too long for me, plus I've found out I like the top hinge vs. Like the Celestron Nature DX 12x56s here, they have grippy rubber armor, close focusing distance and are nitrogen filled and waterproof. The accessories are of good quality with a neoprene pad on the strap and a nice case to keep them in. It's a little soft, but for a casual bird watcher or wildlife spotter, they are more than good enough considering their affordability.

Celestron’s Nature DX 10x56 binoculars are the perfect companion for your next all-day outdoor adventure. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. These 8x42's were going to be strictly daytime use for me, so only casual testing at night was performed to get a better idea of resolution, brightness, and edge performance.Because of its large field of view, which makes it simpler to detect and follow birds, the 10x56mm type is a favourite among starting and intermediate birdwatchers.

They easily fit in an enormous pocket or glove box and are simple to pack, even for extended travels.Other entry-level binoculars lack the visual detail revealed by Celestron Nature DX's phase-coated BaK-4 prisms and completely multi-coated optics. But all you have to do is point these straight up, focus on a bright star and you can't help but be impressed. At 8x magnification, you re obviously not going to get a great image when looking at a kite from 100 yards away, but anything reasonably close looks amazing. Just point the telescope at any three bright objects—stars, bright planets, or even the Moon—and your telescope can orient itself with the night sky.

With 10x magnification and 56 mm objective lenses, Nature DX 10x56 strikes the perfect balance between performance and ease of use. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Now, saying that, the Celestron Nature DX were not the sharpest binoculars I tested when performing strictly resolution testing (using fine print, barcodes, etc. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct solar observation and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. With large, 56 mm objective lenses, you’ll notice the increased light-gathering abilities of Nature DX 56mm binoculars. Although we didn't test it, they would likely survive a hard knock or drop, although the grippy rubber should prevent them from slipping out of your hands, even in wet conditions. A durable rubber armored, polycarbonate housing protects your Nature DX binoculars from damage without weighing you down. The one issue I do have is the objective covers are held on by a small strap and at the end of the day I was missing one until I found it under the seat of my kayak as it had slipped off the end of the binoculars.