Galileo 8x40 Wide Angle Binocular

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 9 x 10 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001DI7YW
• Item model number: C-840WA
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,537 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features include:

• 8 Power
• 40mm Objective Lens
• Fully-Coated Optics
• Wide-Angle, 472 ft. Field of View
• Rubber Armored
• Water Resistant
• Fold-Down Rubber Eye-Guards
• Camera Tripod Adaptable
• Case & Strap
• Lens Cleaning Cloth
• Instructions
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Product Description

Galileo The Galileo C-840WACP features 40mm objective lenses and brings images 8 times closer to you than the naked eye. The C-840WACP features a Wide Angle design increasing the Field of View (FOV) to 430"! Allowing you to get up close and still see it all. The prisms are positioned in a porro prism design affording them increased depth perception over other binocular designs. Additionally the C-840WACP features fully coated optics for improved glare reduction, water resistant comfort grip rubber armoring, full range center focus and binocular tripod socket. Included with the Galileo C-840WACP is the Galileo deluxe carrying case, comfortable neoprene neck strap, lens cloth and protective eye caps. Designed for years of use all Galileo binoculars come with a limited lifetime warranty which covers the binoculars against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the purchaser. Features: -Wide angle design. -Water resistant. -Comfort grip rubber armoring. -Full range center focus. -Fold down rubber eye guards. -Binocular tripod socket. -Carrying case with shoulder strap. -Neck strap. -Lens cloth. -Limited lifetime manufacture warranty. Specifications: -8x Power. -40mm objective lenses. -Fully coated optics. -Linear field of view: 430" @ 1000yds. -Angular field of view: 8.2°. -Minimum focus distance: 12". -Exit pupil size: 5mm. -Eye relief: approx 12mm - 14mm. -Interpupillary distance: 57mm to 73mm. -Relative brightness Index: 25. -Twilight factor: 17.89. -Overall dimensions: 10" H x 9" W x 3" D. C-840WACP

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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 (REAL NAME)

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

By	A. Bedard (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.