Galileo Classic Series Binoculars-Choose Size

by Galileo

Product Description

The Galileo Classic Series binoculars bring you dependable designs with rubber armoring for added durability and water resistance. They comes with a case, straps, a binocular tripod socket, a lens cloth, and instructions.

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• ASIN: B004MXO458
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular - Great for the Price!, April 29, 2010

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R. Clark (Georgia - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular (Electronics)

I was on my way to a big sporting goods retailer to purchase a higher-end brand name pair

of 8x30's for $99. On the way I stopped in a local pawn shop and happened upon these for $30. I wasn't that interested until I looked through them. Pleasantly surprised at the

substantial build quality of the body, I was even more astounded at the wide clear field of view offered through these grippy brown binocs.

I've owned many pairs of Japanese made astronomy binoculars, these are made in China --

but then again, so were the $99 pair I was on my way to purchase. These had 10mm more

aperture than the 8x30's so I decided to buy them. After a little haggling, I ended up paying $25 out the door.

Here's my armchair not-so-technical analysis: these appear to have BAK7 prisms, self-evident

by the diamond shaped exit pupils. The exit pupils don't have a whole lot of eye relief,

I don't care -- I don't wear glasses when using binoculars. The edge performance could

be better, as could the coatings. Internal reflections during bright conditions can

be seen, but for the price paid I can live with the few shortcomings. They seem to be in

proper collimation, and come to a nice sharp clear focus. Depth of field could be better.

The focusing mechanism seems to hold focus with no problem, and I tend to really push

the binocs up to my eyes. I like the eyecups, they fit into my ocular orifices -- fit

eyes like older style binocs. I use them for birding, and have identified several birds

with them (I'm new to this birdwatching business). I really like their rubbery and hefty feel. I also peered up at the night sky, and stars came to pin points of light (good thing)

with no diffraction spikes in center of field of view.

I would have paid full price of $50 for these if I had seen them in a store.

I was presented with a good deal, took it, and weeks later I'm still happy about

my purchase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Galileo 8x50 wide angle binoculars, September 28, 2009

By 

Malcolm Lyons "Outside the box" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular (Electronics)

I bought this item in a clerance sale in New Zeland after viewing through them. I was asounded by the optical clarity and complete lack of distortion and chromatic aberration. The image is razor sharp and the wide view gives great stereoscpic image depth. The contruction is solid - this is a well made optic. I cannot understand how these can be sold for only $50 USD. I paid only $25USD equivalent. I have compared them to the equivalent Pentax made in the Phillipines which were nowhere near the optical quality of the Galileo. The Pentax had marked pincushion distortion and severe CA and were 5.5 times the price.

This is a truly astounding optical instrument which also demonstrates also the poor the quality control of other big brands manufacturing in third world counties.

Well done Galileo and well done the USA !!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, great price, April 7, 2008

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A. Bedard (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular (Electronics)

These binoculars have excellent optics (very clear image, no noticable aberations). They have good light gathering capacity, magnification, and wide angle view. The primary focus works smoothly, as does the dioptic. The eyepiece lens protectors fit comfortably around your eyes, and also fold back for easy use with eye glasses. They are light weight and easy to hold. In short, great for birding or other field observations. A really great value for the price.

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