Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Silver) by Olympus
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Digital camera reviews of Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Silver)
Digital camera Review: Terrific Binocular
Summary: 4 Stars
Used these at 2 concerts recently, very clear and user friendly. Would buy another pair and maybe will!
Digital camera Review: Very Good Quality Binocular
Summary: 5 Stars
I used it for kayaking and it worked very well for looking something far from your location, and the size is very compacked it fit at the PDF pocket.
Also is a better price compare other retailer.
Digital camera Review: binoculars
Summary: 5 Stars
used for live music concert. were superb! were lightweight and easy to focus. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL!Digital camera Review: cheap and easy
Summary: 4 Stars
for the price yeh its good, handy, light fits in pocket, easy to use. its good for short burst but after long viewing eyes does get a bit tired and bit uncomfortable. not as sharp as the higher end models but again good for its price.
Digital camera Review: compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.
I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.
Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.
I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.
I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.
They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.
So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.