Small in size yet big on performance, they are ideal for hiking, birdwatching, boating, events or concerts. Most compact binoculars use a roof prism construction - whilst alternative, larger models usually use the Porro prism design.

Because compact binoculars are small and light, it's easier to hold them still and so you don't need to worry about higher magnification causing unusable wobble, negating the need for a tripod. Because of its ten X magnification, the 10×25 binoculars are an excellent choice for hunters and scouting enthusiasts.The long summer months and intermittent rain meant that we had to not only wait for the sun to set well into the evening but also wait for several nights for the wall-to-wall cloud to clear after our first introduction to the Aculon T02 8x21. Indeed, for most uses, 8x or 10x is ideal and going any higher has many detrimental effects that will seriously hamper your viewing experience.

They feature reverse Porro prisms, which help to keep them compact and also make them better for the close-range viewing that might appeal to kids when playing round the house or yard. Incredibly affordable and with rugged build quality, the images created by the Celestron UpClose G2 16x32 binoculars lack ultimate brightness, clarity, and contrast yet prove useful for getting impressive close-ups. However these are still very compact and have a extremely useful strap attached to them, making them simple to hang from your neck or even a wrist. These binoculars come with a carry case that can be attached to your belt, but they will equally fit into your coat pocket. You will see objects that are ten times closer to your bare eye than when using the magnification provided by 10x.View your subjects up close, in excellent detail, while avoiding any image shakiness or the need for a tripod. Still, we include them here because they will deliver the 'wow' moment when turned to look at the moon for the first time with 18x magnification. Weighing in at only 144g, powerful 8x magnification, fully coated lenses and a close focus of 4m, these are the ideal companion for budding young naturalists! These higher power binoculars are more popular with wildlife observation and hunting uses than birding.

Pickup a pair of Avalon binoculars and experience enhanced magnified views, either with or without glasses. You want something pocketable: While they're fine for tossing into your bag, they're probably a little large to fit into your pocket. which means the higher powered (and larger objective) pair gives better low-light results — much better for stargazing.The quality of the image is a direct result of the fact that these Pentax 8x21 UCF binoculars are equipped with multi-coated lenses and quality BaK4-glass prisms, allowing more light to be transmitted at the edges, enhancing illumination. If you’re an observer who is always on the go, and you’re looking for a piece of kit that fits comfortably in your pocket, then the Nikon Aculon T02 8x21 binoculars are a lightweight option weighing in at a mere 6. You want easy viewing:As each tube has to be focused individually, it can quickly become tedious and fiddly. The 16mm eye relief makes them friendly for glasses wearers, and the twist-up rubber eyecups make them comfortable for all users, especially for longer viewing sessions. Tiny lenses (21mm / 22mm) are for those requiring the smallest, most lightweight instrument possible, but be aware this comes at the expense of image brightness and potentially image quality as well.

The exterior is made from a soft rubber armour, which is really comfortable to hold and should protect the binoculars from any small bumps and accidental drops as well as dirt and dust.Good eye relief binoculars for spectacle wearers usually sit between 14mm and 16mm, so the Aculon T02 8x21 falls short at 10. We were pleased to see no color-fringing even towards the edge of the view, and they had excellent contrast, clarity and color fidelity. Known as the exit pupil, it’s size on a Roof or Porro prism binocular is largely determined by dividing the lens diameter by the magnification. Avalon Titan ED have their lens covers connected to the binoculars, so you never forget or loose them.