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I had a pair of these for years and always liked the auto-focus feature for fast focussing...they are cheap but their clarity is remarkable. My son came to visit and lost one of the objective lenses, how I cannot tell you, and I wanted to replace the part..on checking EBAY for a part I noticed a new pair at 30 bucks , so I just ordered a new pair ! I hike everyday in the mountains in Idaho and don't want an expensive pair as they get busted up over time. These are perfect for my needs.
I'm impressed. I did some binox shopping at a couple of sporting goods stores and was blown away by the prices. I just wanted to check out the birds and critters and didn't need to see them on the moon and count feathers or hairs. I checked out the online reviews and decided to give these a try. For my needs they are perfect. They are sharp and clear and super easy to focus. The lever "insta focus" is a major improvement over the usual center knurl knob. It's smooth and accurate. These are are comfortable to use, even for long periods. True to form, the Bushnell quality is evident as soon as you start using these glasses.
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These binoculars being sold are VINTAGE (that's a keyword) binoculars that haven't been produced since the late 1950's and possibly the early 1960's. These reviews aren't even close to anything pertaining to these. No one went to the store and bought a new pair for Christmas, they had no auto-focus feature and they are NOT cheap but their clarity IS remarkable One of the most sought after collectible binocular of any brand name in the world. Despite being one of the most expensive models ($125 retail) in the Bushnell line, the Rangemaster was one of the best selling, according to the records. In the 1957-58 period the Rangemaster underwent some changes. All throughout history, the Rangemaster remained one of the best 7x35 wide angle binoculars made. An early 7x35IF Rangemaster and a 10x50CF Featherlight, both made by Fuji Photo Optical (FPO). From the Rangemaster's serial number, 5114, the "Made In Occupied Japan" marking, and the Bushnell sales records, it appears that this may have been among the first of this model sold in 1951. Then in 1959, the 7x35 "Custom", another bestseller, was introduced. According to the Bushnell records early 7x35 Customs were made by Fuji and then switched to Kowa in 1964 (it is not clear how long Kowa made them) The Rangemaster also morphed into the Custom body style and eventually came to be known as the "Custom Rangemaster" and finally just "Custom". For anyone interested there are tons of information concerning these fine vintage binoculars.Read full review
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I love these binos. The fingertip focus is a fantastic feature. They are lightweight. The only thing I didn't like are the four, individual protection caps. I know I will loose them unless I remember to put each one in my pocket or somewhere safe. Nonetheless, these 7X35 binos are perfect for my backyard birding needs. I can watch birds on my fence line and at my birdfeeders. I use a bino with stronger magnification for bird watching out in the field.
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These are lightweight and practical. I switched my padded camera strap to them for an even more comfortable wearing. I compared them to deluxe birders binocs and although there was a very slight clarity difference they were almost identical and I didn't have to spend $350 or more. Plus no worries, you can knock them around and even lose them because they were under $30! Just get another pair. Ive recommended to friends who were using others and they are happy too. Just the right magnification for birding and other nature sightings.
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