Customer Reviews

Bushnell H2O 10x 25mm Waterproof / Fogproof with Rainguard Binocular (Camouflage)

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My goal was to have an relatively inexpensive pair of binoculars to have with me in my canoe whenever I paddle. This pair has filled that need admirably. For my purpose the waterproof feature was necessary. The small lens lets in plenty if light during the day so that has not been a problem; I suppose there is a point towards getting dark that these would not work well but a better larger lens pair would, but certainly not at this price. I would like a slightly larger field of vision, and perhaps more weight would make holding them steady easier, but as noted for my use these are fine; mainly getting a better look at birds in the distance. Small and light makes them easy to keep around.

I"ve got 50 year's experience with good binoculars and wanted a knock-around, inexpensive pair that was waterproof, fit in my pocket like these clamshells, and had good optics (obviously). I've generally used Nikon and Bushnells, so I started with those. While these H2O binocs are usable, and actually better than similarly priced Nikons, they are heavy and the optics are not as good as what I finally decided on - Vortex Typhoons - which are a GREAT binocular for the money. I was amazed at the quality of the Vortex over the Nikons and Bushnells.

These are terrific binoculars. Can't praise them enough. Get the rubberized, waterproof kind as metal will stick to bare hands in the cold. I own 2 sets of these camo H2O binoculars and find that both sets keep their fine adjustment focus with no problem. Whoever said they go out of adjustment was totally incorrect. My two pairs work well in the daytime, thru early morning fog, thru heavy rainstorms, at night for viewing planes, thru just about any condition imaginable with no problems in the focus or the adjustment. Today I spotted a plane thru these but could not see it with the naked eye. I like the rubberized eye cups as well. Very well thought out product. The range of these are great for such a compact size. Also, they are very lightweight. Who wants to lug around a heavy set of 10X50 when these do the job quite nicely. A police officer friend of mine would use these on stakeouts as the palm sized profile of these binoculars would be so small she would not be spotted using them. She recommended these to me as she used them for years with very good results. The price is quite reasonable as well and well worth the money. She paid full price! Comes with a nice case as well that is snug fitting but made that way for a purpose. The lenses are polymer. If you do get your lenses accidentally scratched use a dab of furniture polish on soft cloth on the scratched lens and rub lightly and the scratches will blend in and you can't tell where they were scratched. (A trick told me by someone who knows all about binoculars and yes, it works!) Best to use an optics cloth for cleaning them or an optics brush is even better as it will not leave any scratches at all. I do like the fact that they are totally waterproof. Nothing like dropping your lenses into water and end up with an expensive paperweight! This will not happen with these. Would highly recommend these.

I purchased these as a gift for my father in law. I was able to use them when I visited and they are great. They are lightweight and compact and are very clear. I was concerned about about buying them before I got to try them out but after I used them I was very pleased. I don't know if they are truelly waterproof or fog proof but based on the quality of the glass I am sure they are. If you are looking for a compact rugged good quality binoculars and a good price I would recommend these very much.

I have used these binoculars for about 2 years now. I use it for hunting. The optics are ok. What is impressive is that this pair of binoculars are tough and water-proof. I have dropped them in a creek on one occasion and they have not failed. Now that's what I call good quality.

These binoculars were a gift for my husband, and he absolutely LOVES them! We could not believe how clear the picture is through them and how close the object appears. We were looking at a tower quite a ways from our house, and it was so clear that it seemed as if you could almost touch it. Unfortunately, for us, my little cousin dropped them while looking through them, and that messed up the picture a little. So, be careful not to drop them be3cause it may cause visibility issues.

These binoculars are incredibly clear and fold up very small. They fit well in my 3-day bugout bag, but if you don't have room in yours then it would definitely fit in a vehicle emergency kit or a houses bailout bag. Haven't yet tested the waterproof feature but it definitely feels sturdy enough to be dropped, so barring a manufacturer defect they should be waterproof as described.

Did some reasearch on binoculars, got too much information, needed a basic model to look far down the street and at sights around town. Was a good model to choose. Solid and good optics. Not too expensive. Waterproof design was a plus for me since I live in Florida and we have very humid summers. No complaints. Might be too low power for real serious viewing.

I just received these today, and tried them out around my yard. I have only owned 1 other pair of binoculars that a friend gave to me years ago, and they are big, old, and have fairly poor view quality, possibly do to their age. These Bushnell 10x25s have much better view quality even though they are very small.

The Bushnell's do seem rugged, solid, and focus quite well. The 10x magnification of these binoculars also seems about right for my needs, and the very small size and light weight is a great benefit for the places I plan on taking them (i.e. birding, hiking, kayaking, etc.). The field of view also seems like it will be big enough, although a wider view would be better, but this small of binocular doesn't get any wider that I'm aware of.

Now for the "minor" issues. These binoculars do not close-focus at 12 feet as advertized, unless my eyes just won't focus that close, but I don't think its my eyes. About 24 feet or so is more like it. I don't know if that will be a problem for birding as this is mainly why I bought them. For most bird ID it shouldn't be a problem, but for very small birds such as warblers in close quarters it might be; again, I won't know until I try them in the field.

Secondly, a fairly trivial issue is that the case that came with these binoculars is useless. They fit in so tight and with the rubberized armor of the binoculars (which is nice) it is very difficult to get them in or out of the case. I have lots of camera type cases laying around that will serve this purpose quite well, but they should have at least included a case that fit properly.

The only other thing is I wish they came with lens caps. I don't like lens caps in the field (on my camera lenses) as they are annoying, but the package seems incomplete without them. I don't know if I would use them but I'd like to have that option.

These are perfect for my boyfriend when he goes out on the boat! He's been asking for a pair but I wasn't sure what type to look for. Well, here it is. These have been the best binoculars he's had so far.