Celestron Outland 10X42 Waterproof Binoculars with Rubber Coating & Comfort Grip

by Celestron

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 4 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008Y0UY
• Item model number: 71168
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,367 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 19, 2003

Product Description

Manufacturer Product Description

Whatever your optical needs might be, Celestron has a binocular that's right for you. The brilliance and sharpness of the image you see through a particular binocular or spotting scope is determined by a number of different factors. Magnification, optical coatings, and lens diameter are just a few of the factors influencing how a binocular performs.

However, the single most important criterion in performance will always be the quality of the optics. Celestron delivers optical excellence through careful consideration of quality in the glass and lens coatings used, precision manufacturing processes, and uncompromising quality control.

The Outland Waterproof Series from Celestron is a spectacular value in roof prism binoculars. Sleek, modern styling with rubber covering for a secure and comfortable grip. High performance optics feature BAK-4 prisms and multi-coatings to ensure high contrast and resolution. Great for hunters but well suited to any sport or nature activity. All models are waterproof for use in all weather conditions.

Product Description

These waterproof folding binoculars offer a superb value forThese waterproof folding binoculars offer a superb value forthe money. Compact size with BAK-4 prisms offer surprisingthe money. Compact size with Bak 4 prisms offer surprisingclarity. 5.8 degree FOV multi-coated optics. Available inclarity. Multi-coated optics. Available in 10x25 and 10x42.Armored finish.10x25 and 10x42 armored finish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, powerfull and compact binoculars for a nice price, January 19, 2009

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Victor Gavrilenko (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron Outland 10X42 Waterproof Binoculars with Rubber Coating & Comfort Grip (Electronics)

I bough these to replace my older Meade and Exakta binoculars which require collimation now (image from 2 lenses don't overlap anymore so all objects appear double). Celestron Outland provides great images during day observations (landscape, birds) and when looking at night sky (nice view of moon, can see more stars and some nebulas).

Pros:
- impressive optics with great clarity
- compact size for its 10x42 magnification and field of view
- long eye relief, good field of view (315 ft at 1000 yds)
- adjustable 2.25"-3.0" distance between eyes, suitable for many face sizes
- eye caps are attached via straps and don't get loose
- focusing wheel adjusts focus at must faster rate than on other binoculars, so only slight turn in wheel is usually enough to set focus and fine adjustment takes just couple seconds
- I've seen these binoculars in a local store where they underwent months/years of wear-n-tear and abuse by testers and they still have nice overall look and lenses still stay aligned so images for both eyes overlap fine for nice 3D picture.

Other:
- 2 sets of straps - one for carrying case and one for binoculars
- small microfiber cleaning cloth included (removes dust and fingerprint smudged)
- soft neoprene carrying case is think but it's just a soft case so I'd not drop binoculars to the bottom of 10+ lbs backpack along with other stuff.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Kayakers' Friend, September 12, 2009

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Giordano Bruno (Wherever I am, I am.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron Outland 10X42 Waterproof Binoculars with Rubber Coating & Comfort Grip (Electronics)

These are the binoculars I carry when I kayak, canoe, or raft. They've been in and under water in the far North Pacific, the Atlantic, the fjords of Southern Chile, Lakes Superior, Ontario, Kabetogama, Yellowstone, and a lot of smaller ones, as well as deep under the Green River and the Colorado River. They're still completely functional. Good optics, good feel in the hand. If you have any interest in bird-watching from a boat, these are what you need. And the price is decent. One word of advice, based on experience; stick to Nikon, Canon, and Celestron, and avoid Bushnell like the plague.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great find, high value binocular, bright clear optics., November 26, 2008

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Ned Skin, Sr. "Ned's World" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Celestron Outland 10X42 Waterproof Binoculars with Rubber Coating & Comfort Grip (Electronics)

Really good quality binocular with features found in very expensive models. The eye caps stay attached, via hinged straps. I wear glasses and like the fact the eye cups rotate out of position and don't just fold over. I am very impressed with the clarity of the optics. I also have a pair of Steiner Marine binoculars for use while we're sailing. These fill the bill for high quality, toss in the suitcase, keep in the car, use everyday binoculars.
No downsides at all.