Bushnell H2O 8x42 Roof Binocular

Excellent binoculars for the money! 8x42's are great for bird watching or most any other activity. Easy viewing, both sharp and clear. Easy focusing. Mine focus down to about 7' even though they are rated for 12' minimum. They have enough heft for steady hand holding. The dust cover attachment is a nice feature. Eye relief is perfect for me with eye cups extended. Retracted eye cups work with sun glasses. My only quibble is a slight amount of chromatic aberration in some situations. Haven't had to test the waterproof/fog proof capability. Hopefully I won't have to but nice to know if needed!

Bought these to take on an Alaskan cruise. They performed admirably with great clarity. Used them to spot wildlife on the shores as well as in the water. They were great for monitoring the whales and other sea life that would randomly surface. Could pick out bald eagles on the shore from my balcony. The ease of focus was most impressive. I purchased the waterproof version in anticipation of use in the rain (that happened)and the piece of mind of knowing I could use it in all environments was nice; no fogging when taking it our of the room to the deck in the cold. Would be nice to be a little lighter but was not a problem to hold them for extended time. [...]

I purchased the binoculars in November, and prior today (Christmas eve) did not have a chance to try/test them out. Well today was a perfect day for an agressive test - not so much for hunting in Northeast Mississippi. Today set up was in the edge of the woods over looking an open field. It was a windy raining day, wind changing directions constanly. The Bushnell 8x42 H2O Waterproof/Fogproof binoculars worked great. Not once did they fog up. I was able to see across field and also look into the woods across the field about 150 yrds - with great preception. Although I did not see any deer, the binoculars worked great in the foul weather conditions I was hunting in. Very pleased with the size, weight, and field of view over long distant, as well as close view. The ... MoreI purchased the binoculars in November, and prior today (Christmas eve) did not have a chance to try/test them out. Well today was a perfect day for an agressive test - not so much for hunting in Northeast Mississippi. Today set up was in the edge of the woods over looking an open field. It was a windy raining day, wind changing directions constanly. The Bushnell 8x42 H2O Waterproof/Fogproof binoculars worked great. Not once did they fog up. I was able to see across field and also look into the woods across the field about 150 yrds - with great preception. Although I did not see any deer, the binoculars worked great in the foul weather conditions I was hunting in. Very pleased with the size, weight, and field of view over long distant, as well as close view. The binoculars has caps on both ends, back set removeable but connected together. The front set is attached to the binoculars - when removed hangs out of the way.