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

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 2.7 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 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: B0001M398W
• Item model number: 118745
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,371 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

There are no more excuses for not bringing your binoculars with you. The 10x21 DPC I models have coated lenses and prisms that will have you seeing things the way they were meant to be seen. Their non-slip rubber grips and thumb-rest will give you a stable and comfortable view. And their sporty design and ultra light weight will make carrying them a pleasure. With the 10x21 Roamer binoculars, there's no longer any reason to ever leave your binoculars home again.

Along with powerful optics, the Roamer 10x21 DPC I sports a number of other features to make for a comfortable viewing experience including a convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing and built-in dioptric correction that can adjust to your individual eyesight.

Compact and Lightweight
Light and ultra-compact design for no-hassle portability.

Powerful Optics
Lenses and prisms are coated for superb optical performance.

Short-Range Capability
Minimum focusing distance provides excellent short-range ability so they can be comfortably used indoors as well as outdoors.

Features and Benefits

• Compact and lightweight for no-hassle portability
• Contemporary design is sporty and stylish so the binoculars look as great as the view
• Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare
• Special optical materials provide protection from harmful UV rays
• Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

80 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	bottomfeeder (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

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.)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs, December 18, 2007

By	kk (north dakota) - See all my reviews

I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.
I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.
Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.
I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.
I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.
They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.
So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.