Olympus Trooper DPS I (8x40) Binocular

Pros: Wide angle, bright and clear view, not too expensive, UV filtered lenses, rubber coated.

Cons: Short eye relief, no twist up eye-cups, not very convenient for eyeglass users.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. Minor inconvenience for eyeglass wearer, but it is not a deal breaker.

Review: I bought Olympus Trooper DPS I 8X40 for my wife so that she can enjoy the views when we are on vacation or going on outdoor trips. Prior to buying it I had her tried my Olympus Outback RCII-R 8X25 which is a roof prism compact binocular. I thought she ...

Pros: Size, weight, feel, price.

Cons: Not found any yet.

Review: I was looking for a good pair of beginner binos at a budget price. I wanted 8x40 to keep the size down. The store I went to had many binos to choose from. I stood for about 20 minutes trying one pair after another. These binos really are amazing for the ...