Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black)

by Olympus

Product Details

Product Manual [317kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 4 x 2.1 inches ; 5.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006FDUG
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 118705
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,861 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Affordable and stylish, the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are amazingly compact in size and light in weight so you can easily carry them no matter where your destination. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty binoculars offer amazing views thanks to Olympus's powerful optics.

The Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I binoculars carry antireflective lens coating to reduce glare and special optical materials that provide protection from harmful UV rays. A convenient center focus knob makes for easy, accurate focusing, while the built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight.

Specifications include:

• 8x magnification
• 21mm objective lens diameter
• 112m field of view at 1,000 yards
• Package includes a case and neck strap

Product Description

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That''s why the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are the perfect viewing companion. Whether you''re going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully-designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable, too, since their cool design and light weight make them so simple to carry around, as if they were designed to roam.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

117 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent compacts for the price, May 12, 2004

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Portnoy "dreamtheaterfan" (Suffolk county) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black) (Electronics)

I gave this item 4 stars based on it's price. Even for $55 list this wouldn't be such a bad buy, but you can get them for substantially less. I am not a binocular expert by any means, but I'll give you my opinion. The binoculars are lightweight and small. Probably even smaller than you would envision from the dimensions. They come with a soft case (with a belt attachment) and a strap. The strap only connects to one side, so if you wear them around your neck they hang sideways. They have a diopter adjustment which adjusts the focus to each eye, and a central focus knob. They are split down the middle and fold a bit to adjust to the width of your eyes. The build is definitely 'plastic-y' which is one reason they are so lightweight. They say "Made In China" on the bottom, which for some reason cheapens their appearance a bit. Comparing the performance of these to a $100 pair of fullsize binocs I bought my father in law, I'd have to say they are just okay. Of course, due the lens diameter & cheaper optics they aren't as bright or as clear. The images also seem to lack dimentionality. A tree, for instance, appears flat almost like cut out of construction paper. But it is still raised above the background, Giving you the feeling of watching a cheap 3D movie. The diopter adjustment is a bit stiff, making it difficult to fine tune. It also isn't stepped, so it can go out of adjustment. Finally, the lens covers fall off very easily.

Does this all mean that I regret buying them? Not at all. They were inexpensive, and unlike my father-in-laws large heavy binocs, they are lightweight & small enough to wear on your belt or put in your wife's pocketbook. The image quality is decent (if not good). They wont look ridiculous at a play or a concert & are probably decent all around traveling binoculars (for casual use). And although they are not weather or water proof they are cheap enough to replace.

84 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Binocular Use for Individuals Wearing Eyeglasses, October 20, 2003

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bottomfeeder (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black) (Electronics)

I have not purchased this item; however, I wanted to inform westwindtalker2 how to use these binoculars (or any other normal pair of binoculars). First step, take off your eyeglasses. Second step, look through the binoculars at a stationary distant object, close your right eye and adjust the focus until the object is in focus for your left eye. Third step, while continuing to look at the same object, open your right eye, close your left eye and adjust the diopter correction until the object is in focus for your right eye. Fourth step, open both eyes, adjust the distance between the eyepieces so the image is seen as a single object and adjust the central focus knob. (You could also try reading the instructions supplied with the binoculars--they are available in pdf format from amazon.com from this item's webpage.)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compact, Solid and Very Clear, August 16, 2006

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Ankur Jaiswal "AJ" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black) (Electronics)

I have had this for over 6 months now and i cant really complain about it. Its compact and easy to use. However, people with glasses would have trouble using it. I use it without my glasses(there is a power caliberation that you can do to match ur eye power) and then its very clear.

Easy to carry around and solid. Very good for its price.