Bushnell PowerView 10x50 Wide Angle Binocular

by Bushnell

Product Features

• 10x magnification, 50-millimeter objective binoculars with porro prism system
• BaK-7 prisms and multi-coated optics for superior resolution and image clarity
• Rugged, shock-absorbing, non-slip rubber armor; center focus knob
• Wide-angled view, standard-sized binoculars ideal for overviews
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com

Bushnell Powerview Wide Angle Binoculars are designed to provide high-quality optics in a versatile and durable format--at an affordable price. Constructed with a rugged, shock absorbing rubber armor for a comfortable, non-slip grip, Powerview Binoculars are suitable for multiple applications both indoors and in nature. The 10x50 Powerview Wide Angle Binoculars offer powerful 10x magnification with large 50-millimeter objective lenses that deliver a highly detailed overview. Meanwhile the BaK-7 prisms and multi-coated optics provide high-level image resolution and clarity. Additional user friendly details include a center focus knob for easy adjustments, fold down eye cups, and a folding design. Bushnell Powerview Binoculars carry a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original owner.

Key Features:

• BaK-7 prisms
• Porro prism system
• Multi-coated optics
• Non-slip, shock-absorbing rubber armor
• InstaFocus system
• Fold-down eyecups
• Tripod adaptable

Specifications:

• Magnification: 10X
• Objective Lens: 50 millimeters
• Close Focus: 20 feet / 6 meters
• Field of View: 341 feet at 1000 yards / 114 meters at 1000 meters
• Eye Relief: 10 millimeters
• Exit Pupil: 5 millimeters
• Weight: 25 ounces / 709 grams
• Model: 131056
• Size Class: Standard

About Porro Prism Binoculars:
The prism system of a binocular reduces the size needed to contain a long optical path and turns what would be an upside-down image right-side-up. In porro prism binoculars, the objective or front lens is offset from the eyepiece. Porro prism binoculars provide greater depth perception and generally offer a wider field-of-view.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Bushnell 10x50 wide-angle PowerView binoculars combine contemporary styling and design with traditional Bushnell quality and durability. They are easy to use and feature Porro prisms. They offer 10x magnification and a field of view of 341 feet at 1,000 yards. Insta-Focus enables you to focus on your desired object with the single touch of your finger. Black rubber armoring ensures that these binoculars can sustain active use. Bushnell's 10x50 wide-angle PowerView binoculars include a carrying case and a neck strap for convenience and comfort on the go.

Product Details

Product Manual [40kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.2 x 3.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SABJ
• Item model number: 131056
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

220 of 222 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible value for birders, astronomers, etc., November 8, 2000

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell PowerView 10x50 Wide Angle Binocular (Electronics)

I am an avid birder as well as a star-lover. These binoculars are incredible! I have them on my table at all times to watch birds with, and they go with me on any hike or camping trip I take.

The initial setup is super-easy, and once you do that, they are some of the best I've used for tracking down and focusing on a moving object. A quick finger-toggle slides the focus for you without losing track of what you're looking at. I've in fact bought many sets of these binoculars for friends and family as gifts because they were so useful for me, and now I have a wide following addicted to these binoculars.

The image of course is fantastic, well lit and good sized!

If you have any sort of interest in nature, astronomy, sports, or just about anything else which involves viewing objects at a distance, these are definitely the binoculars to try. You won't be disappointed.

136 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what is meant by the term - User Friendly!, June 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bushnell PowerView 10x50 Wide Angle Binocular (Electronics)

These binoculars are the easiest to use of any I have ever tried. The initial setting directions are simple to follow and then you can instantly change the focus from far to near with finger tip ease. We live on a lake and use them for bird watching. I can focus on a bird at our feeder and then watch it flying all the way to its nest. I just touch the instant focus feature with my finger and do not have to take my eyes off it. I can watch a bird across the lake with the same ease. You do not feel like you need an engineering degree to be able to use these binoculars to their fullest potential. What a concept! Something that is easy to use and does what it's supposed to do at an affordable price!

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for astronomy, July 10, 2002

By 

Corey Larson (Morris, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell PowerView 10x50 Wide Angle Binocular (Electronics)

I purchased my 10x50 Powerview binoculars ... after using a pair similar to these (Bushnell Permafocus 10x50). I liked the quality of the Permafocus, but not the price or the lack of focusing adjustment...you'll need it eventhough the are "perma-focused", so I decided to buy the Powerview. I'm glad I did because they are built better, have a slightly better case, and you can see objects that are closer, something that the Permafocus is not capable of. Initialy, Bushnell was not my first choice, but after research, they were my only choice. Buy these binoculars for the quality, price, lifetime warrenty, and ease of use. One thing to keep in mind about high power binoculars, you may want to think about getting a tripod and adapter (I made one out of a piece of angle-iron) if you want to see a steady image. Lastly, if you are just getting into astronomy and can't decide weather to get a higher power than the 10x50's, I'd say start with the 10x50's for the field of view and the more stedy image, and then if you still want more power get the bigger ones (Bushnell 16x50 Powerview are available at Target for around not much more than these 10x50's are priced at...worth checking out).