Customer Reviews

Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
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My two sons are archers in the Junior Olympic Archery Development program. I purchased this monocular to allow me to see the target grouping of the arrows down range. Typically, the distance is about 80 feet. This monocular gives me a clear view from that distance and enables me to score each end.

The focuser is operated with two fingers and is very accurate. It makes it easy to share with others and quicky refocus.

Great piece of equipment. Highly recommended.

I've used this monocular increasingly over the last few years as my birdwatching events have increased, but it was invaluable on a recent driving vacation through several northeastern states. Functioning as the navigator, I was generally able to spot street and highway exchange signs and then actually read them much sooner than otherwise and then to advise the driver.

A meter readers dream, I LOVE this scope. I use it to read meters from a distance several hundred times a day, 5 days a week. It fits nicely in my shirt pocket, the focus is ETREAMLY FAST! The fact that the scope rests in the palm of your hands steadies the finger shake picked up from barrel scopes. The offset in the optics allows you to invert the scope to give you an extra inch of height when looking over fences, as well as the fact the scope is operated entirely from one hand, which is priceless when standing on your tippy toes to see over something, or are hanging from a wall you've gotta look over. There is only one draw back I have with this thing. It's only available in 8x, if it were a 10x32 it would be absolutely perfect. Although the optics can be easily changed out from most cheap 10x25 binos, but if you do the swap, the objective must be moved forward about 5mm for proper focus.

I found the item to be light and very easy to use. I am legally blind and need to check airline schedules, etc. It works very well and I often do not have 2 hands. I really liked the one hand focus.

This is a great product - bright & clear & easy to focus. I bought it without knowing much about monoculars and am pleasantly surprised. It's a bit larger than I expected - about the size of a clenched fist. But mine was all black instead of the pictured white/black and very handsome. Looks very well made & sturdy. Image is a bit shakey due to one-handed operation, but you can always support it with your second hand.

Being an extensive backpacker, I'm always on the lookout for something that is practical, and yet a good value. This is one such item. It is smaller than I expected---which, if you're an outdoorsman, is a good thing, as accumulated weight is an issue. It fit right into my hand. The rubberized coating is pleasing to the touch, giving sufficient grip. I found that with a minute of practice, the single-handed focusing lever was easy to get used to. This is important to a hiker, where both hands might not be free. The optics are crystal clear, made even more appealing with the quick-focus system. The case is decent, felt lined faux leather, with a somewhat flimsy belt strap.

The downside is that there is no lens cap, and the construction of the unit is lightweight---take it out for a weekend of hiking, but not for prolonged or professional outings, for which you'd need stronger optics anyway. It is light enough to float, but don't count on it. Since it is so lightweight it probably wouldn't take much damage from a hard fall, but it probably wont take much damage to put it out of calibration at any rate.

All in all, an excellent value for the weekend explorer. My suggestion: go to a reputable camera store and buy a lens cap for it, and you'll have a monocular that will serve your needs for many adventures to come!

I've had this for a few years and use it weekly in my job. Works great and I love the rocker focus on top. It hasn't broken and is very light-weight and quick to use. I would recommend it.

The only complaint I could think of to levy against this gem is that somehow I imagined this would be a little smaller, and that's really my fault. That being said, this is the easiest focusing piece of optics you can get. Pick one up, folks.

Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular I think anyone looking for a monocular will be happy with this product. It fits well in my hand including the focus. The focus takes a little practice because it is so sensative. It's really handy to carry and the image is clear. I'm glad I purchased it.

FAIRLY EASY TO ADJUST, MUCH EASIER THAN BINOCS. SEE A BIRD, GRAB IT AND SEE. THIS WILL FOCUS ON TREES FAR OUT OR AT THE FEEDER. GREAT BUY.