Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Black)

I bought these binoculars as a companion to the opera. I used them yesterday for the first time, and I must say these do the job just great. The size is very small, so you can put them in a small purse, and the touch and design of them are very delicate. I was sharing them throughout the whole performance, and I did not have any problem at all with the focus; they were in focus all the time. I did not know much about binoculars, so I did some research online before buying. I found out Bushnell was a very reliable brand, and the price of these on Amazon is just great ($19.99 while I am writing this review). I wear glasses, so I have to take them off to use them properly; but that is just fine with me. My seats at the opera this year are among the worst, because I wanted to see the whole season for a cheaper price, so I needed to make sure I got binoculars. I am completely satisfied with these, and I do not need any fancier or more expensive ones.

A gift for my 10-year old birdwatching granddaughter. She was delighted. I would have preferred a lower magnification; 12x is too much for extended viewing, and 6x or 8x more generally usable. The pair was well made, very good value.

I live on the beach and all of my family members and guests enjoy the ocean, the people, the boats, birds, etc. much more with the use of this Binocular.

I had a pair of these and used them for years. Finally the "hinge" became completely loose on one side, so that that side swung loose, making it impossible to maintain the interpupilary [between-the-eyes] distance. So I bought another pair here. On the new pair, the right and left side were focused so differently that no amount of adjusting could bring both sides into focus on the same object. It's probably a matter of quality control. That's why this item has received such differing ratings here, from five stars to one star. So you have two choices -- gamble $20 that these will work when you get them, or just go ahead and spend more money in the first place and buy something that is sure to work. I spent about twice the price of these for a pair of Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Porro Prism Binoculars. I took a chance going with Bushnell again, but the new pair works well, and has a contoured shape that provides a secure, comfortable grip.

i've never had binoculars before, so i don't know what to compair them to, but i do enjoy these bushnell and they work really well for bird watching. they can see very clearly accross the very large river where i live, but they can only focus well for maybe 50 yards after that.