Olympus Magellan 8x25 WP I

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.9 x 2.6 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008YGS1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 8 x 25 WP I Binoculars
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,410 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 25, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Extreme conditions call for extreme measures. That's why the Magellan 8x25 & 10x25 WP I binoculars are perfect for your outdoor excursions. From a rugged, waterproof exterior to easy-to-use features like long-eye relief and twist-up eyecups, these binoculars were built to meet the demands of the activities you love, including mountain climbing, kayaking and more.

WATERPROOF
Nitrogen-filled construction ensures waterproof, fogproof performance under extreme conditions

OUTSTANDING OPTICS
High-quality Olympus optics provide bright, crisp, edge-to-edge imaging

ULTRA-COMPACT DESIGN
Light in weight and compact in size for increased portability

Features

• Waterproof up to one meter in water
• Nitrogen-filled for fogproof performance
• High-index BaK-4 roof prisms for edge-to-edge clarity
• Fully multi-coated lens for maximum brightness and contrast
• Twist-up eyecups, long-eye relief and dioptric correction for comfortable viewing
• UV ray protection
• Large center focusing knob
• Waterproof neoprene case and floatable neck strap included

Product Description

Olympus All Weather Magellan 8x25

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent light weight travel binoculars, August 9, 2009

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S. Janes (Naperville, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus Magellan 8x25 WP I (Electronics)

I purchased these binoculars for an Alaskan cruise last month. After studying many brands and specifications I chose the Magellan 8X25 for the sizee and weight for walking trips and I was not disappointed. Besides those attributes, the Magellans performed extremely well both in clarity and ease of use as well as use with or without glasses. The only downside is the carry case which is cumbersome but adequate. I highly recommend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars nice travel binocular but far from perfect, September 5, 2007

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Santoku, Mr. (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Magellan 8x25 WP I (Electronics)

The Olympus Magellan 8x25 is very compact, but it doesn't fold up quite as tiny as double-hinged compact binoculars. If you don't mind the small size, overall the ergonomics and feel are quite good - better to me than the similar Pentax 8x25 DCF MC II. The big center focus wheel is nice but mine has little resistance. Wedging a small thin elastic behind it 'solved' this. There is just barely enough focus travel for me to reach focus on infinity without glasses, though I am very nearsighted. The click-stop detents of the twist-in/out eyecups have become mushy over time and no longer hold their position firmly. To focus farther out, you turn the focus wheel counter-clockwise; it's more intuitive to have it the opposite way. Excellent close-focus of about 7'. This binocular has just enough eye relief for me to see the entire field of view when I'm wearing my glasses. Though the field of view is 5.5º which is very narrow for an 8x binocular. For watching fast-moving action like sporting events or birds, you'll probably want something with at least around 8º FOV . Resolution ('sharpness') and freedom from chromatic aberration (false color) in the one I got is about average for an 8x binocular. It's water resistant to a shallow depth (like for quickly rinsing off dirt or sand), but don't expect truly water proof - few binoculars are. Comes with caps for the eyepiece end but not the objectives. But it does come with a neoprene case. If you can get the Magellan 8x25 for less than $100, it's a good buy for a travel binocular, mine is a constant travel companion.

5.0 out of 5 stars Olympus Magellan 8X25 WP I binoculars, November 9, 2008

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Diane Weiss - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus Magellan 8x25 WP I (Electronics)

I bought these binoculars to take on our Alaska cruise and land tour and they worked great. Easy to use and the view was perfect. I carried them around my neck all day long during excursions and hikes. They are very light weight and easy to carry. I would highly recommend these!