Bushnell Powerview 16x32 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular

by Bushnell

Product Features

• Folding roof prism binocular with 16x magnification and 32mm objective lens
• Fully coated optics guarantee superior light transmission and brightness
• Nonslip rubber armor absorbs shock while providing firm grip
• Fold-down eyecups; 168-foot field of view @ 1,000 yards
• 20-foot close focus distance; weighs 12.4 ounces; lifetime warranty

Product Description

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Bushnell PowerView binoculars offer the best of both worlds, combining contemporary styling and design with traditional Bushnell quality and durability. This particular model offers a magnification of 16x and a 32mm objective diameter. The fully coated optics, meanwhile, guarantee superior light transmission and brightness, helping you see just about any target, whether you're searching for birds or trying to get a better view of the action on the field. And users will love the nonslip rubber armor, which absorbs shock while providing a firm grip. Additional features include fold-down eyecups, a folding roof prism, a neck strap, and a carrying case.

Specifications

• Magnification: 16x
• Objective lens diameter: 32mm
• Size class: Mid-size
• Focus system: Center
• Prism system: Roof
• Prism glass: BK-7
• Lens coating: Fully
• Field of view @ 1,000 yards: 168 feet
• Close focus distance: 20 feet
• Exit pupil: 2mm
• Eye relief: 12mm
• Eyecups: Fold down
• Waterproof/fogproof: No
• Adapts to tripod: No
• Weight: 12.4 ounces
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

About Bushnell
Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 50 years. The company's guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable, and most affordable sports optics products on the market. Bushnell product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit, including nature study, hunting, fishing, birding, and stargazing. Indoors, the company's binoculars bring the audience closer to the action in fast-moving sports or the fine arts at theaters and concerts.

Product Description

The Powerview series offers the most powerful compact binoculars available. BK-7 prisms provide clear, crisp images and fully coated optics for superior light transmission and brightness. Mid-size roof prism has 32mm objective lens for increased brightness in low-light conditions. Non-slip rubber armor absorbs shock while providing a firm grip. Contemporary styling; includes neck strap and carrying case. Limited lifetime warranty.

Product Details

Product Manual [40kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000051ZO6
• Item model number: 131632
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,526 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent cheap optics, but focus problems are a pain, November 9, 2005

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David Klinger "dave2169" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell Powerview 16x32 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Electronics)

I bought these for deer hunting a couple of years ago because they were inexpensive, small and had decent magnification. The size and the price were the main draw, and I knew that I would was not buying an excellent set of binoculars. My usual range for viewing is 75 - 150 yards, and these work well in that range. They work well enough in low light conditions, but I'm sure that more expensive models do a much better job.

For my two main needs - spotting animals and then judging the quality of the antlers - they do okay. But, for counting points on antlers I find that I have to brace them against a staionary rest. If I don't, then the involuntary shaking caused by breathing, my heartbeat and muscle movement makes it very difficult to do if I just hold them freehand.

The major detractor with these glasses is the continual need to refocus. In my experience the right lens always has to be refocused whenever I adjust the glasses as a unit. And they seem to get out of focus quite easily whenever I'm just handling them. It's for that reason alone that I am now researching my next purchase of a different set of binos.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE, June 23, 2002

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STEPHEN L HARDING (MAINE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Powerview 16x32 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Electronics)

First, I wished I had checked the reviews before purchasing! I have owned other Bushnell Binoculars, but these are by far the worst I have used. I took an Alaska trip and nearly every time I used the binoculars it was necessary to re-focus both lenses. I would not recommend these at all, there are many better pairs of binoculars on the market for a comparable price.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experienced Only, January 16, 2003

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James Hackel (Margaretville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Powerview 16x32 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Electronics)

I found these Binoculars to be well worth the money & a bargin at that! They are of excellent quality for the money. These are not for weekend bird watchers, short range hunters, shakey handed people, or boaters. They are excellent for long range posted hunters, during legal hunting hours on non running game. If you can't steady these, your not gonna hit what your aiming at anyway. I wear eyeglasses and focusing without use of my glasses excellent. The only improvement would be a stand attachment for use at the range, but this could effect the compactness of this item. P.S Hunt safely & know your back stop!