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: a very good value
Summary: 4 Stars
This was my first binocular purchase. I bought it for astronomy. Pros: good value--it works great and was cheap. I did not have any alignment issues that some others have had. Excellent for use in looking at birds in backyard with kids. Gives excellent views of the night sky, even with the narrow field of vision. Cons: the 15x is both a pro and a con--it makes things closer but the field of view is quite narrow, and you need a very stable platform for night viewing. The included tripod attachment is not good--the plastic twists too easily and the view wobbles way too much; I am buying a metal adapter to replace it. Although I bought it for night use, I think a 10x Nikon might have been better for that use; however, for backyard fun with the kids (birdwatching etc), I do like the extra mag.Digital camera Review: Celestron Skymaster Binoculars
Summary: 4 Stars
A sturdy instrument for spotting celestial objects. The clear image they provide, and their unexpectedly low weight, makes these binoculars a fine accessory for any amateur, or even as a first "telescope" for the beginner. Excellent value for the money.Digital camera Review: Not useful for stargazing
Summary: 1 Stars
This binocular is fine for a field scope at its lowest magnification, but for stargazing, unless you want a double image of everything, forget it. No one in my family could adjust it to work at higher magnification. I am familiar with adjusting optics as I once worked with a very high power zeiss microscope for a living. The left ocular was loose, so we sent it back to celestron. They supposedly adjusted it and sent it back, same problem. The left ocular was still loose. Still double images at higher power. By this time, Amazon would no longer refund it.We will no longer purchase from Amazon. After several phone calls, Celestron agreed to send a new set that an employee would make sure worked properly before sending. Well, they were better, now the double image was crystal clear, but the left ocular still loose. Now we are stuck with them. Digital camera Review: Excellent performance for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
Using these for astronomy primarily. Work very good for this price! Handholding is a bit shaky, but thats expected for 15x. A good tripod is needed to hold them steady. Most cheaper tripods aren't enough, especially if you have to crank up the height. But, this is expected, considering these are 15x70's! These are not opera glasses! :-)Digital camera Review: Very impressed
Summary: 5 Stars
Great binoc's. Very bright and clear. Had no problems using them without a tripod. Also got the Bushnell 20X and while they do magnify a little more, they were much darker than these Celestron's. Definetly recommend if size if not an issue.