Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter by Celestron
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Digital camera reviews of Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter
Digital camera Review: Amateur's View
Summary: 4 Stars
Wanting for some time to get a better view of the stars, and motivated by the excellent reviews posted here at amazon, I purchased these binoculars two weeks ago. I cannot pretend to write about their performance from a seasoned veteran's perspective; rather, I just wish to point out to other newbies like me who are interested in making this purchase that they will definitely have to invest in a tripod. You simply will not be able to remain focused on any celestial objects using these with your hands and arms alone: the images will zigzag around within your field of view at the speed of light. Unfortunately, I have not yet purchased a tripod, because the compatible Celestron tripod here at amazon has been horribly reviewed, and because no information is included on what sort of tripod is compatible, and I don't know what my other options are. This means that I haven't really been able to enjoy the binoculars. I also wish to warn potential buyers that these binoculars, unlike Celestron's famed telescopes, are MADE IN CHINA! You will not be supporting U.S. technological labor by making this purchase.Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
These binoculars are just plain amazing for the price. The crisp images of the star fields in Saggitarius is worth the price alone, not to mention the beautiful views of the Lagoon nebula, Orion nebula, and Andromeda galaxy.
Past reviews have pretty much summed it all up, but I wanted to offer some helpful advice to those who are having difficulties with the tripod adapter. First of all the outlet to screw in the adapter to the binoculars s under the screw off cap in front on the binoculars. When using the binoculars and tripod adapter on a tripod out of box, you may find that the adapter bends, making the binocular view swing left to right. To remedy this, buy some epoxy for plastic at your local hardware store, the good kind is the kind with two siringes in one, and put the glue into the open space on both sides of the adapter. Glue one side at a time, mix the glue in the space, and let it dry solid. This should make the adapter more solid, and your viewing more stable! =)
Digital camera Review: Amazing Optics at Any Price, Great for Lunar Viewing
Summary: 5 Stars
I have purchased five pairs of these binoculars for myself and family members. A couple have been replacements due to my brother's kid having a habit of tossing them in the swimming pool.
Only one pair had to be sent back due to poor collimation, but Amazon replaced them without question.
They are the most stable 15X binoculars I have ever found...more stable, in fact, than some 10X or 12X models I have used. I never though I would be able to use these without a tripod, but was pleasantly surprised at how steady they can be just by holding them with elbows braced against my chest.
These actually get more use than my ETX-125 telescope for casual astronomy, since they can be taken anywhere, and no setup is required.
Digital camera Review: Amazing bargain but of little use w/o a good mount
Summary: 3 Stars
Amazon had the best price on these when I bought them and then it got better. Amazing how good cheap Chinese optics can be. You can get much better binoculars but not for this price. My pair was at least "conditionally aligned" so I didn't fuss with the collimation adjustment. These are quite usable as high power terrestrial binoculars if you brace your elbows or just take a quick peek. The major downside is usability without a mount for astronomy or extended terrestrial viewing. A decent mount is going to run at least 3 times what these cost. Your cheap photo tripod won't work. You either need a heavy pro photo tripod or a surveyor's tripod with some kind of head or mount. The included plastic mounting bracket is pretty worthless as well.If you already have something to mount them they are a great value if you want to try out and play with this kind of binocular. If you are planning serious extended use and need a mount you may as well spring for something better. If the price is within your impulse buy toy range go ahead. There is a world of difference between cheap 35mm and these 70mm binos.Digital camera Review: Amazing clarity - Best bet for amateur astronomer
Summary: 5 Stars
I will def. recommend this product. It's been only 4 days, but I really like this thing, it has amazing clarity and not that bulky but for sure you will feel the weight within 10 seconds and thats the only issue.
Still, much better if you will compare to telescope. And again you need to compare the price with bulky telescopes as well. So by all means good enough for amateur astronomer like me.....