include anti-fogging technology, together with waterproof designs suitable for all outdoor pursuits. If this is your only binocular, 10x50's become difficult to hold steady for anything more than a minute or so and sometimes less for some of us. Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.

The knurled center focus wheel and an elastic polymer armored grip offers firm grip and precise control of the binocular, while fold-down eyecups provide comfortable use with or without eyewear. The focus bar is nicely long but very low profile; indeed, on first acquaintance you might not realise it's a focus bar at all, with a friction surface similar to 'Velcro', instead of grooves/ribs. Their traditional Porro prisms and anti-reflection coated optics maximise the light entering the 40mm objectives to produce bright and clear images with a rich depth of field. In addition, a new rubber coated grip guarantees a safe hold and high portability for zero fatigue when carried for a long period of time.New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . With a magnification power of 10, the Troopers provide a powerful punch in tandem with an optical lens size of 50. Just head over to our dedicated Sell or Part Exchange page, fill out the details, and we'll get back to you with an offer for your old gear. They still can be hand held but they provide enough light grasp and magnification to provide some good views of the night sky as well as birds and other things terrestrial. Since i am a newbie in binoculars, I will be very much pleased to hear your comments/suggestions on this review.

The only reason that the Trooper did not score higher in the clarity rating is due to the shakiness that results from viewing images with a powerful magnifier of 10x. Also, the barrels are slightly large, so it is uncomfortable to hold the binoculars while trying to adjust the focus knob. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).You can see a lot with less than ideal binoculars, a cheaper pair used will see more starlight than a premium pair stuck in a closet, as the OP seems to be on a tight budget I say get the Olympus ones and save for a better pair down the road, I have a low cost 10x50 from Opticron, they look very similar to the Olympus, possibly from the same far Chinese factory, they work fine, as good as my Nikon Action Ex,s? All in all, the Olympus Trooper 10x50 is a great pair of binoculars, but they are large, and designed for those looking for a slightly larger binocular.