Posted to Binoculars 2009-06-10
If have ever been at a concert or sporting event wishing you had the ability to experience the action up close, then you may want to check out the Olympus Outback 8x21 RC I. With its small size and large field of view, these binoculars are small enough to fit in your shirt pocket but strong enough so you can finally see the look on your kids face as he makes the winning catch at his little league game. The Outback 8x21 RC I provides crisp, clear images so you never have to worry about missing another minute of the action again. If you have ever found yourself straining, desperately trying to make out the faces of the band members, or your kids face in the outfield, the Outback 8x21 RC I can help your finally see all the details that you have been missing. Measuring 4.1" x 3.6" x 1.6" and weighing only 6.9 oz, these binoculars provide the power of their larger counterparts but without the added heft that these larger models can provide.
PerformanceThe Outback 8x21 RC I performs quite well given its small size. With 8x magnification and an objective diameter of 22mm, the Outback 8x21 RC I provides the performance of its heavier counterparts, but in a much smaller and lighter package. The Outback 8x21 RC I utilizes a roof prism with a central focus focusing system that provides a field of view of 324 feet at 1000 yards. The Outback 8x21 RC I also offers an real angular field of view of 6.2, an apparent angular field of view of 49.6 and a close focus distance of 7.2 feet which is great in comparison to is much larger, lesser field of view counterparts. The only downside is that these binoculars are not waterproof. Since they are only designed for casual use, use during inclement weather can possibly cause the lenses to fog possibly rendering them ineffective. ErgonomicsUnlike other binoculars in its size range, the Outback 8x21 RC I is small enough to fold up neatly into the palm of your hand, with a compact size that can rivals that of a small cell phone. This allows you to take them with your wherever you go, without having to deal with the excess heft that its much larger counterparts can provide. SummaryIn conclusion, if you are looking for a quality pair of binoculars that are lightweight and can pretty much go anywhere with you, then you may want to consider the Olympus Outback 8x21 RC I. The binoculars will work great for the casual user who want to finally be able to see the details at their favorite concert or sporting event. Unless you are looking for more of a all purpose set of binoculars that can be used, regardless of the weather, then the Olympus Outback 8x21 RC I may be the way to go. Pros
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