I'm thinking about buying the one without automatic, because very cool of course, but again, every moving part breaks after a while, and 2 years isn't a lot. And if I give this money I want it to last as long as possible, let's say 10 years. I would get mini manual and a XXL for walking with 2 people. Thank you for the video!

just got them and having issues raised here taking back today as useless

I have a Swarovski NL Pure 8x42 and a Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25. Do i need a 10x30/32? Or better go for 12x42?

its so crappy. its so difficult to get the BMI etc. You have to constantly fiddle with it, it fails 90% of the time, and when it shows the values it flips by it so fast without offering the option to look back at it.

UH UH UH UH.....UNWATCHABLE

Hi, how you find the nikon P3 prostaff 8x30 or the Eden 8x30 HD? Thanks.

Hi John. I’m sorry to say that I do not agree with your view of these binoculars . I have quite a few binoculars a few you are describing, sorry you have not given enough depth into optics. Neither do I agree with your individual summary. Thumbs down for me. Kind regards.

Does it keep you dry? 😅

Binoculars in this video from high to low price (left to right): 1. Nikon Monarch 7 (Contains ED) 2. Opticron Traveller BGA ED 3. Viking Merlin (Contains ED) 4. Viking Kestrel (Contains ED) 5. Hawke Endurance ED 6. Vortex Diamondback 7. Celestron Traveller 8. Opticron Discovery 9. Celestron Nature DX

Omd iv just bought 2nd set from Asda. They gave accurate readings until the feet went on then they were way over

Are your senz umbrellas holding up well 5 years later?

Too quite I can barely hear

A couple of very good manufacturers with fine examples in the price point are Athlon and Maven. I like 10x42 size but my favorites are 8x32 for the field of view and the ease of wearing around the neck for a walk. A 10x42 binocular gets uncomfortable real quick! Other than lens clarity from edge to edge and field of view, the depth of field is very important to me. I own over 20 pair of pretty decent binoculars from the high end to the mid range with a few cheaper outliers. I have gifted at least 10 pair because I had way too many. Using charts are how I used to judge them, now I just eyeball them and I can tell pretty quick if they are quality. I have new pair coming next week. I can't seem to stop buying the damn things, lol.

Great review, this helped a lot. What do you think about Steiner Skyhawk 8x32?

Where is that Google Doc? Could you add it to the description please?

Aweome job! I am in the market right now for a solid, high quality pair of this type of binoculars in these price points. I loves your honest ''I actually have experience with these'' type of review. There are so, so many videos out there where someone is basically just reading directly, word for word off of a product description that they cut and paste off the companies website. I really appreciate the hard work and long hours spent testing and breaking it all down. After watching I now have a truilly informed mindset to go out there and find what is best for me and what I am looking for. This isn't telling me what to buy or sell me anything. It's a real review based on experience. It's been super refreshing to come accross a video like this. I wish all reviews could be a 10 out of 10. Thanks a lot! :)

Perfectfor a hone handed prtson loke my self

How about some closeups of the binoculars?

My Salter scales are rubbish, they don't repeat!!

Salter Ultimate Accuracy Bathroom scales. Because of reviews about units defaulting to Kg and requiring reset to those set, contacted Salters who maintained this only happened when moved. After purchase found this was Not So. Reviewers were right it often moved to another unit i.e Kg or Ibs but not always. Had lined up against tiles to check & took greatest care against movement. (Of course you have to move them to reset Pity: didn't happen on previous Salters

Voice sounds just like the actor that played Nate in Ted Lasso.

hall.sall price?

johnbhai verry nice umbrella

Viking Peregrine 8x32

Nikon no longer honors their lifetime warranty. They are currently 2 years or 7 years maximum and only with accompanying original dated proof of purchase receipt.

I really want you to just continue with more expensive binoculars and say how much better they are haha

Fantastic review.. Very informative

Ok, mas onde está o teste em condições reais de chuva e ventos fracos e fortes? ¬¬

As an eye glass user, the FIRST thing I look at is eye relief value. The Nikons only offer 15mm which is pretty awful for my use. I really love Pentax 8X32 which offer 22mm eye relief. The Opitcron travelers is better than the Nikons at 19mm, but still not ideal. That is the one thing truly missing in your review which is otherwise excellent. Several of the ones you reviewed are actually not available here in the US.

Just bought the Merlin’s so hope your right

I wear glasses but still the nikons for me as I never keep my glasses on when I look for the binoculars anyway I just focus and go from there the glasses just get in the way.

Nice review! Are the Vortex Diamondback a HD model? As from other reviews that (recent?) upgrade changed the game a little...

Nice review, but if you're on a budget you're on a budget. Obviously, more money = better generally. This is why reviews usually take a few products of the same price rather than a range of ever increasing price. So the most expensive binoculars blew the cheap ones out of the water? Quelle surprise. And there'll be people spending twice as much as the winner here and theirs will make the winner here look crap. Welcome to life.

May I have the link to the spreadsheet?

Anyone know if they make sun umbrella version of this with reflective opaque fabric? Also, thanks for the video. I was looking for something like this. I just wish they would use something like flexible nitinol arms instead of hinged ones to improve durability.

I'd pick one of the Vikings out of all of these.

Hi, I’m a novice and looking to buy my first pair. I’m stuck between the viking kestrel 8x32 or the vortex diamondback 8x32 which would you recommend??? Thanks

Thank you for your review, John! Due to your recommendation I bought the NIKON Monarch M7 8x30 - and am VERY happy with it! All worked as described by you. However, your review video could be improved. Links to the binocs you reviewed. Video: on my screen you are often pointing to binocs in the foreground which are not visible to me…and lastly.. spreadsheet? what spreadsheet? 😊

awesome, real review. really helpful. made me laugh as well.

Hi John just ordered a pair of Avalon 10×42 PRO HD Binoculars before i watched your video have i made a mistake. i must admit I've not done as much research as i feel i should of done

your front leg below knee will be wet. as you would have guessed

Thank you!

Is this a senz mini automatic delux umbrella ?

The only difference between the merlins and kestrels is that the merlins have slightly larger diameter eye lenses,so a bit better for glasses wearers.

It's a shame that John has disappeared from KZfaq following this truly excellent review. Most other binocular reviews on YT are basically just people reading out the specs of various pairs. Some, like 'Best Binocular Reviews' dress it all up with stylish videos but they just waffle and don't actually tell you anything pertinent. European company 'Optics Trade' release 'reviews' which are hilariously monotonous and boring! One exception is the American guy who runs the 'Optica Exotica' channel. He is good although as the name suggests, he tends to review generally high-end stuff. Italian channel 'Binomania' is also good, but obviously you'll need to speak the lingo, although he does caption some of his stuff in English. The trouble is, a lot of people who do these reviews are in the trade so they're compromised already & probably find it tricky to offer genuine criticisms as it may not go down too well.

I was for the Diamondback in the beginning. This is such an awsome Review, You helped me with my choice. I ordered the Kestrel. Many Thanks 👍

Nem beszélek folyékonyan angolul így nehezen érthető, a leírásban nincs link a tesztelt készülékekről. És a végén egy táblázatos összefoglaló is jó lenne.

Bought the M7 7 years ago. Nice to watch your review and get confirmation of that buy

It looks like a great umbrella. I see you stayed totally dry and did not get a single drop of water on your skin! ;-)

This was hands down the best review I have ever seen on any product comparison. Thank You for sharing.