The units are finished in matte black, thereby reducing reflection off the surface so as not to startle the subject being observed. 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? If you need advice or support for your product, please in the first instance contact the support provider using the number on this support page.

ANTI-SLIP COATING - An anti-slip polymer finish suppresses light reflections, ideal for observing our feathered and furry friends. If these binoculars are a genuine olympus product as opposed to a bit of 'brand renting' then olympus reputation is over-rated.Compared to my Sighting Scope, both are equal weight and function as a team when I use each of them to assist me when out in the wilderness.

Do not let this opportunity pass and equip yourself to practice your favorite sport in the best possible conditions. Slightly bigger than my Zeiss 10x40 BGAT (but not as elegant: looks like it was styled by a Klingon) it's rubber armoured and quite heavy (860g).Information posted on this site is current and accurate only at the time of their original publication date, and may now be outdated or inaccurate. 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. pl and your browser accepts the cookies we assume that you agree with our policy and have nothing against saving them in the memory of your device.