Olympus Trooper 8x40 DPS 1 Binoculars

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 6.8 x 2.6 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001M3612
• Item model number: 8 x 40 DPSI Binocular
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #673 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #36 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Binoculars
  • #85 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Gun Scopes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 16, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With so much to see in "the Great Outdoors", why take a risk at missing it all. The Trooper 8x40 DPS R model lets you enjoy the splendors of hiking, bird-watching, sporting events and more with its wide-angle field of view and UV-protected optics. And its rugged, high-quality black finish with sure-grip rubber coating adds a classic look and feel to your binocular experience.

When you need to focus, you need to do it fast. That's why the Trooper 8x40 DPS R provides a large center focus knob that's easy to locate and easy to use, so your viewing remains as clear as can be.

Wide Angle Viewing
Great for viewing fast moving objects

UV Ray Protection
Protects your eyes from those damaging rays

Anti-reflective Lens Coating
Improves image brightness and clarity

Features and Benefits

• Wide-angle field of view for fast moving subjects
• Anti-reflective lens coating for better image brightness, contrast and quality
• Large center focus knob for fast, easy focusing
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
• UV Protection for worry-free viewing
• New rugged, high-quality finish with sure-grip rubber coating
• Aspherical lens elements for minimal distortion

Product Description

These sleek looking, and rugged, black finished binoculars, are big on optical performance and comes in an affordable package. Enjoy the splendors of hiking, bird-watching, sporting events and more with its wide-angle field of view and UV-protected optics. Besides its rugged, high-quality black finish with sure-grip rubber coating adds a classic look and feel

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've bought cheap binocs before, but these are the best for the $, March 5, 2009

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tiofrio "tiofrio" (Addison, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Trooper 8x40 DPS 1 Binoculars (Electronics)

Very light; I suspect there are some plastic lenses in there somewhere. Sharp (even for astronomical use which is demanding), relatively bright, very well collimated. If you are over 45 years old, there's no reason to get 50mm since your pupil will not open enough to take advantage of the bigger exit pupil that 50mm binocs provide. You're just carrying around extra weight & paying more. Liked them so much I gave a pair as a gift.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best value for money, January 5, 2011

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Debeli - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Trooper 8x40 DPS 1 Binoculars (Electronics)

I've used this binoculars for three years for nature (mostly birdwatching) in different conditions (sea, mountains, winter, summer...).
These are not waterproof by specification but mine are still good after dozen of heavy showers. It's sturdy enough if you use it with regular care (avoid falls). They're not fogproof so have that in mind when you take it outside from your backpack/car/house during winter. You will have to wait for 10-15 minutes to use it because of fog. Dioptre adjustment wheel often goes in + or - direction during transport (you can't lock it) but after some time you just start to check that regularly before use. It's light to carry in your hand all day.
And finally, image quality is for this price range probably best! You will not be able to see nice colors in shades, dusk or dawn as you will have to spend much more money for that, but for 95% of your time in nature this item is great.
I would say these binoculras are best buy option for amateur nature lover. Ofcourse, if you have more money, go for something better (nitrogen filled, roof prism, etc.)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Binoculars!, July 22, 2008

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woody "lost in alabama" (gulf coast) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olympus Trooper 8x40 DPS 1 Binoculars (Electronics)

These are very good quality binoculars. For this price they would be hard to beat.
I now have these in 8x40 and a pair in 10x50 of this same type & use them for birding in my back yard & along the coast. I would rate these glasses equal to those costing 10 times the price.