Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular
by Galileo Visions Inc
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Manufacturer: Galileo Visions IncModel: C-840WA
Product features:
- Rubber armored and water resistant design
- Fully coated lens
- Wide-angle 472 foot field of view at 1,000 yards
- Magnification: 8x
- Objective lens: 40mm
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Digital camera reviews of Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular
Digital camera Review: Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular - Great for the Price!
Summary: 4 Stars
I was on my way to a big sporting goods retailer to purchase a higher-end brand name pair
of 8x30's for $99. On the way I stopped in a local pawn shop and happened upon these for $30. I wasn't that interested until I looked through them. Pleasantly surprised at the
substantial build quality of the body, I was even more astounded at the wide clear field of view offered through these grippy brown binocs.
I've owned many pairs of Japanese made astronomy binoculars, these are made in China --
but then again, so were the $99 pair I was on my way to purchase. These had 10mm more
aperture than the 8x30's so I decided to buy them. After a little haggling, I ended up paying $25 out the door.
Here's my armchair not-so-technical analysis: these appear to have BAK7 prisms, self-evident
by the diamond shaped exit pupils. The exit pupils don't have a whole lot of eye relief,
I don't care -- I don't wear glasses when using binoculars. The edge performance could
be better, as could the coatings. Internal reflections during bright conditions can
be seen, but for the price paid I can live with the few shortcomings. They seem to be in
proper collimation, and come to a nice sharp clear focus. Depth of field could be better.
The focusing mechanism seems to hold focus with no problem, and I tend to really push
the binocs up to my eyes. I like the eyecups, they fit into my ocular orifices -- fit
eyes like older style binocs. I use them for birding, and have identified several birds
with them (I'm new to this birdwatching business). I really like their rubbery and hefty feel. I also peered up at the night sky, and stars came to pin points of light (good thing)
with no diffraction spikes in center of field of view.
I would have paid full price of $50 for these if I had seen them in a store.
I was presented with a good deal, took it, and weeks later I'm still happy about
my purchase.
Summary of Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular
The Galileo Classic Series binoculars bring you dependable designs with rubber armoring for added durability and water resistance. They comes with a case, straps, a binocular tripod socket, a lens cloth, and instructions.Binoculars
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