Celestron Outland X 10x42 Binoculars for Wildlife & Hunting

I almost didn't purchase this product because of the way the ocular adjustment was described in the review by "Hard Core Camper". However, knowing that Celestron has the reputation of producing what are normally high quality optics, I couldn't believe that adjusting the right eyecup could potentially force a person to have one eyecup as much as a 1/2 inch out of alignment with the other eyecup. Therefore, I took a chance and ordered the Outland X binoculars and I'm glad I did. For this price, I would defy anyone to find a better pair of binoculars on the market. For their size, they are relatively light weight and they produce crystal clear images. They come with protective coverings for the eyecups as well as the lenses and they are easy to focus. I live in FL where you frequently go from indoor air conditioning to outdoor locations that are hot and muggy and I have not experienced any noticeable fogging of the lenses. I think where "Hard Core Camper" went wrong was in the misunderstanding that when the principal focus wheel is adjusted, it should be done so in a manner that gives the left eye the best possible focus. Then, if the right eye is not in focus, yes, you must adjust that by turning the right eyepiece. While that can make the right eyepiece extend as much as about a 1/2 inch closer to your eye, depending upon upon how much turning it takes to give the right eye the the best focus, you can then turn the left eyepiece out to match the distance of the right eyecup. Turning the left eyepiece out WILL NOT change the focus of the left eye. It is simply an accommodation so that both eyecups are made equidistant from the binocular body. The bottom line is, you DO NOT have to be left with eyepieces that are misaligned. Overall, I think you will be very satisfied with these binoculars.

These are the best binoculars I've ever owned. As a senior, I enjoy sitting on my porch watching the birds at our garden feeders, as well as bird watching at the local preserves. Celestron has always been a quality name in optics, and these do not disappoint. The clarity is excellent, are easy to focus, and the rubberized housing makes it easy to keep a good, steady grip on them, and they are light weight. Add to that the assurance of having a Lifetime US Warranty as well as expert tech support make these the last pair of binoculars I will ever have.

I really like these binoculars. They worked well for me, watching birds from my yard. They eye relief cups are easy to adjust. They're not too heavy either. The only problem I had was after 7 months, one of the eyepieces came lose and fell off. At first, I noticed the image in the two barrels were not aligned. Then, I noticed the left eyepiece was loose. Finally, it came off. Apparently, the action of removing the rubber dust covers put some strain on the eyepiece and the rubber armor that actually holds the eyepiece in place. Eventually, the rubber armor ripped (see image with pencil) and the eyepiece came free. I definitely didn't mistreat them. I've taken good care of these binoculars. The rubber surround holding the eyepieces just isn't sturdy enough. So, I emailed for an RMA because it has a manufacturer lifetime limited warranty. The RMA request was quick and easy. Initially, I called support. But, because the wait time was going to be too long, I decided to email them instead. In the email I explained the issue and included the same pictures. The next day they gave me an RMA number and made it clear I need to include a check or money order to cover processing (just over 14). Also, all original parts need to be included. It sounds like they're going to send me a new kit. I shipped the binoculars at my cost today. I might update this review if anything interesting happens. So far, the cost to ship the binoculars plus the service cost is about 40% of my total original order. I guess that's a good deal. Better than buying another pair. Although, I'm not keen on the service cost, I understand and accept it. The build of the binoculars could've prevented the additional cost to me. Support was very responsive, though. In the end, I think I'll be happy with the replacement.

I have a relatively inexpensive Celestron 130EQ reflector telescope, which we enjoy using. Although it was fairly cheap, it has pretty good optics, is well constructed, and has functioned flawlessly for these past few years. Still, I was concerned that these Celestron Outland 10x42 binoculars were just too inexpensive to be worth buying. After all, to get multi-coated lenses, BaK-4 prisms, and be waterproof & fogproof, you'd expect to pay at least $100 [based on my shopping around], even if the binoculars are Chinese manufactured. I am happily surprised. These binoculars are extremely clear, with great color rendition. I like that the objective lens and "rainguard" eyepiece covers are attached/tethered to the binocular [objective lens]/neck strap [eyepiece]. The focusing and diopter adjusment [right eyepiece} are smooth. I did measure the eyecup range; I measured about 8 mm of range from retracted to extended; there are 3 "detents" in this range. I had no trouble using sunglasses with the eyecups retracted. Based on the very good optics/prisms, smooth & quick focusing, and "extras" like the case, lens caps, and fogproofing & waterproofing [though I didn't actually dunk the binoculars in water, ], I could certainly recommend these binoculars.

These binoculars are excellent for their pricepoint, and stack up well against many higher priced pairs as well. I purchased these for a recent trip to Glacier National Park, and will not take another trip without them! There are a lot of binoculars in this pricerange, but few that have the quality of construction as these. Everything is nice to touch with well placed adjustments. Some particular highlights are: * Great optics and a nice bright field of view. * Nice size and compact frame. Think "compact-full sized" binoculars. Rubber grip on all surfaces. Very well constructed with nothing feeling fragile. * Waterproof and fog proof. Did not drop them in the water yet, but no fogging or ill affects after getting caught in a heavy rainstorm. * Eye cups rotate and extend outward. While I wear glasses, I prefer viewing without them, and these binoculars provide plenty of adjustment to allow use without glasses. This will depend on the strength of your needed prescription glasses obviously, but I've used many sets of binoculars that did not have enough corrective adjustment to allow use without my glasses. * Comes with caps for front and back, carry bag and straps for both the binoculars and the carry bag. * Price! $54 on amazon when I purchased making them a steal! They'd be a great deal at their full list price, but at $54, these are an amazing bargain. These are a "real" pair for the cost of a "toy" pair. Know what you are looking for. These are personal preferences, but worth considering if you are purchasing you first set of binoculars. * They are not tiny, but small enough to carry around on day hikes. They fit very comfortably in the glovebox of my car, but not the sort of thing you can stuff in the pocket of your jacket. * While light for their size (22oz), they may not be ideal for the ultra-light backpacker. Perfect for carrying around as a day hiker. As a side note, The magnification is getting high for handheld use. I prefer this, but many would be happier with a lower magnification as there is less noticeable shakiness. Personally I prefer the longer range of the 10x and concentrating on holding still. It is a matter of personal preference and in no way unique to these binoculars. These apparently come in an 8x magnification which might be more livable for many users.

I compared several binoculars that were triple the price of these, chose these because of other reviews, and am delighted. These replace a pair of Fuji 7x35's (8x42 in today's inflated ratings currency) that were dropped and died. I like the build quality these and the extra magnification compared the old ones. I live in the cloudy Pacific Northwest. These easily gather enough light for my purposes.I very much like the twist-up eyecups. Focusing is easy and quick. I have little technique of sighting using the center of binoculars like a gun sight. I acquire my subject and then just lift the binoculars in the same plane; it takes a little practice but works great with 10x binoculars. I learned it sailing off the coast with an old guy who had a pair of ancient 10x50 beasts. Take this as a general comment, although it applies to these bino's: They come with a silly bag and cheap straps, but are beefy enough to deserve a more comfortable strap, so I grabbed a strap from an old camera and am all set. I tend to grab binoculars in a hurry, so I don't encase them anyway. I also remove the caps first thing. Better putting caps in the trash rather than littering all over the country in the inevitable process of losing them. Because I have camera gear all the time, I have plenty of options for cleaning lenses. I store bino's in the glovebox of my car or have them in a pack, so they easily stay clean enough.

I'm a photographer -- yes, a professional and I have been for years. But binoculars are something new for me. I suppose I could have used one of my long lenses on one of my camera bodies but I like the idea of the binoculars on my side table to grab at a moments notice. We have a large sliding glass door looking out on the backyard. I have multiple bird feeders out and these binoculars are very handy. These took a bit of getting use to and adjustment for field of view but now that I've got it down I'm very happy. I wear glasses and have no trouble either with glasses on or off. They are a bit heavy and bigger than I thought they'd be when I ordered them. I also probably should have gotten the 8x42 instead of the 10x42. But I know how to hold them to reduce shaky images. The construction is solid. Love the rubberized body for grip. And I cannot say enough about the quality of the glass. Things are very clear with good contrast. Lens caps are easy to deal with and the front lens caps are not permanently attached, as another reviewer noted, and can be fully removed if you so choose. I expect I'll not be buying another pair anytime soon. But I'd buy these again if need be. Good price for good quality.

While the optical quality is great, the build quality is not. The left eyepiece came off in my hand as I extended the eyecup which rendered the binoculars essentially useless. I am the only user and the binoculars had not been dropped or otherwise abused, just the opposite, in fact. With this in mind, I would not recommend these binoculars for active use in the field. I will update this review with images when the opportunity presents... UPDATE 21 SEP 2024: I reached out to Celestron Customer Service and was met with exceptional support. I provided photos of the damaged eye piece as they requested and two days later received a return code and instructions to ship them back directly to Celestron. Approximately 10-days later I received new binoculars. I have been using the new binoculars almost daily and so far so good. They do exactly what I need them to do in a convenient and relatively light-weight package. Given Celestron's customer support, I would likely buy them again should they suffer a similar break - that's how much I like them. Though, it is clear that given all of the reports of the same breakage, it would be prudent for Celestron to reconsider the build quality and design.

Had bought 10X42 outland X from seller ,Tigris deal. Product was good and got it delivered in time.Good quality binoculars with decent pricing.Good for beginners for bird watching and sight seeing.Rugged construction.

Soy muy fiel a la marca Celestron por sus productos de calidad y este producto no fue la excepción. Necesitaba unos binoculares resistentes al agua y la humedad para un proyecto de investigación y este modelo me resultó ideal. Muy satisfecho con mi compra.

Have never used binoculars before so did not know what to expect and hire to use them. A novice birder I never understood the benefit of over of these until I actually used one. These binoculars are impressive and the view through the lens puts my camera to shame. Love them.

I got those for star gazing and it does the job quite well really nice crisp and clear image easy to fucus on what your looking at they re worth 100$ got them at 65$ on sale and really worth it. Also great in daylight bak-4 prism gives you crystal clear image. I was watching the full moon last night with jupiter on its right side and saturne on its left it was beautiful, they re not made for deep sky but i was impressed how clearly the moon and its craters came out and how bright jupiter was on its side. I recommend those binoculars they re great for eveeything.

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