Swift Audubon 828HHS - Binoculars 8.5 x 44 HCF - waterproof - roof

by Swift

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00009XW5P
• Item model number: 828HHS
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,351 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2005

Product Description

Product Description

Includes Swift 8.5x44 HCF Audubon Binocular.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My current favorite binoculars, December 23, 2008

By	A photographer (Planet Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swift Audubon 828HHS - Binoculars 8.5 x 44 HCF - waterproof - roof (Electronics)

I've had these binoculars for over one year. I use them mainly for birding. My previous binoculars were my almost 25 year old Leitz Trinovid 10x40's. The Trinovids were excellent binoculars in their day but they are definitely getting long in the tooth. I'll keep them because, let's face it, I'll never be able to afford the current Leica binoculars.

I tried several brands before settling on the Swift Audubon roof prisms. What I found was that some binoculars excel in some areas but fall short in others. Of those I tried, the Audubons were the most comfortable to use with good depth of field, brightness and sharpness. Oddly, the Audubons do not really seem to excel in any area--they simply provide a combination of attributes that make them pleasant to use.

I give these binoculars my highest recommendation. Unfortunately, the only way to tell if a binocular fits your vision and handling characteristics is to try them. That's impossible when ordering online so be sure to order from a place like Amazon--a place that will take them back if they don't work for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine optics at an affordable price, January 1, 2008

By	Dr. DH Bennett "Tampopo" (Canberra, ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Swift 8.5 x 44 HHS Audobons are fine birding binoculars at an affordable price. They offer a clear, sharp image without going to the price extremes of the three big brands. They are easy to use, although the focus wheel could be larger for easier use. The rubber armoring gives them a solid feel in the hand without being excessively heavy. The 8.5 magnification is just right for birding. It is not so big that it becomes hard to hold the image steady as is the case with 10s for me. The 44 front optic allows a great field of vision and plenty of light for dawn and dusk birding. They are also nitrogen purged. I am delighted with them. They were reviewed by Better View Desired, which is where I learned about them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swift Audubon HHS exceedingly clear image, October 19, 2007

By	Vicki D. Dern - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Swift Audubon 828HHS - Binoculars 8.5 x 44 HCF - waterproof - roof (Electronics)

I did some research and ordered three top-rated binoculars, 8 x 42, in the $300 range. Spent an hour or so outdoors with all three pairs. The Swift Audubon HHS had much crisper and brighter image than either the Nikon Monarch or the Eagle Optics Ranger 8 x 42. As with all things, there are some trade-offs. The Nikon and Eagle models were a few ounces lighter, enough to make a difference in comfort. Both models also have a much closer focus. The Audubon only focusses down to about 9 ft. I really wanted to like the Nikon better because of the weight and the close focus, but in the end the image was so superior in the Audubon HHS that was the choice I made. They're actually 8.5 x 44 and that small increase in magnification does make a difference. I'd been using 10 x 50's and loved the larger image but found them difficult for tracking birds because of the constant need for fine-tuning the focus.