Perfect for a peeping tom...

so much better to see you - my dear Barrel of Crops

$36 on Amazon, but the one rating it has is bad.

I think we need a real actual field test for these using the writeup as a guide!

etherium wrote:$36 on Amazon, but the one rating it has is bad.

Noticed that myself.

Looks like they are dumping crap products on Woot today.

I Want My Hum Tee Vee!

Oh wait...that sounds so eighties anymore...

Nevermind!

What makes these HUMM?

If you click the ruby lenses together 3 times and say "There's no place like home", then you have just voided the 90 day warranty.

Perfect for a night at the Opera.

"Specifically designed for long distance observation"

Dang. Where do I get the binoculars designed for close distance observation?

IncaRhodes wrote:I Want My Hum Tee Vee!

Oh wait...that sounds so eighties anymore...

Nevermind!

A Dire Straits reference... nicely done!!

I've been waiting since 2008 for binoculars to show up again!! In for two since the last one was only 10x50! Woooo.

these binoculars field bad to me.

jeepinmark wrote:Noticed that myself.

Looks like they are dumping crap products on Woot today.

Well, that's kinda the definition of a Wootoff...
Just be thankful that Woot is no longer selling Excalibur stuff. On the other hand, they're now selling Cheeky stuff, which seems like Excalibur under another name.

So tempted to buy these but how often am I really going to use binoculars?

in for one. don't have any currently, need a set to check out the deer eating apples in the backyard. seems like this will fit the bill fine for that

WoodyTX wrote:"Specifically designed for long distance observation"

Dang. Where do I get the binoculars designed for close distance observation?

Here

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007TSYCA/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details

Named for the Latin word for butterfly, the Pentax® Papilio 8.5x21 binoculars are the perfect choice for insect observation in the field and in museums and galleries.

WoodyTX wrote:"Specifically designed for long distance observation"

Dang. Where do I get the binoculars designed for close distance observation?

That DOES sound stupid now that you bring it up.

sdc100 wrote:Well, that's kinda the definition of a Wootoff...
Just be thankful that Woot is no longer selling Excalibur stuff. On the other hand, they're now selling Cheeky stuff, which seems like Excalibur under another name.

No way!

This kicked ass!: http://www.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=19079

Eh what the heck....I'm in for one to help move things along.

Hey. Waitaminute.

I bought an Excalibur USB Hard Drive from Woot a few years ago. It was a whopping 4 GIGAbytes!

...I still haven't used it. It's gathering dust in my bedroom against the window.

sdc100 wrote:Well, that's kinda the definition of a Wootoff...
Just be thankful that Woot is no longer selling Excalibur stuff. On the other hand, they're now selling Cheeky stuff, which seems like Excalibur under another name.

I just bought 1, i hope i don't regret it, if nothing else, they should be ok to toss in the gun bag and take to the range.

Objects seen through Humvee optics use more gasoline than they appear to need.

Anyone actually know anything about binoculars? I've thinking about getting some, but don't know anything about them. I would use them occasionally to look at birds, etc., and also to look up at the stars every now and then. I really wouldn't want to spend more than $30ish for them. Anything out there worth looking at in that range, or should I just get these even though they might not be so great?

I find that a rifle scope works best for that...

wnysteel wrote:in for one. don't have any currently, need a set to check out the deer eating apples in the backyard. seems like this will fit the bill fine for that

Perfect for spying on your neighbors, I'm in for 1.

wdack wrote:Here

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007TSYCA/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details

Named for the Latin word for butterfly, the Pentax® Papilio 8.5x21 binoculars are the perfect choice for insect observation in the field and in museums and galleries.

Kind of relative. It is still a long distance relative to the size of the target .

Long distance observation as in mountains and such.
Not to forget,a steady set of hands or...a staff to prop and hold still.

jflorkow wrote:Anyone actually know anything about binoculars?

They let you see things that are far away.

20x50 is a ratio of only 3, so you'll only use these in good daylight! minimum ratio recommended is something like 8x50 (6+) or perhaps 10x50 (5). There's a website about it somewhere.. hmmm.. ah, here for bird. you can work it out for your own uses what brightnesses, magnifications and ratios you need form this benchmark, from more of the googles http://web4.audubon.org/bird/at_home/bird_watching/binoculars.shtml

I have a pair of cheap binoculars. Don't remember the brand, but I'm THINKING redhead or somesuch.

The ones I have don't align properly, so I get double vision and headaches when I try to use them.

I'll pass on these. They may be great, but I'm skeptical.

Anyway, the things

jflorkow wrote:Anyone actually know anything about binoculars? I've thinking about getting some, but don't know anything about them. I would use them occasionally to look at birds, etc., and also to look up at the stars every now and then. I really wouldn't want to spend more than $30ish for them. Anything out there worth looking at in that range, or should I just get these even though they might not be so great?

omh1009 wrote:That DOES sound stupid now that you bring it up.

Not stupid at all. In addition to a previous poster mentioning the Pentax Papilios, notice that these are 20 x 50. The first number is the magnification, 20 times. This is big. A common size for binocs is 7 x 50. More magnification than that and the image gets shaky without a tripod. At twenty times magnification, these really are for long distance viewing.

I've found binoculars hard to use with eyeglasses on (and pointless with them off).

Any idea how these are with eyeglasses, or some that are good?

So you'd like to Buy Binoculars, a user-written (not by me!) guide on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/3KNERD5WNPFHG

baillard wrote:If you click the ruby lenses together 3 times and say "There's no place like home", then you have just voided the 90 day warranty.

Yeah, but who cares as long as you get to Kansas...

baillard wrote:If you click the ruby lenses together 3 times and say "There's no place like home", then you have just voided the 90 day warranty.

Yeah, but who cares as long as you get to Kansas...

I am always very suspicious of binoculars that do not come with a description of the optics. The very best magnifiers will have Fully Multi Coated Optics. This is what you should look for if you are spending good money. These have 20x zoom, and a 50mm diopter, which is actually pretty good, as they will let in a better than fair amount of light, meaning that your eye will be able to discern far away images without straining against darkness. That may change depending on how powerful that ruby tint is though. For 17 bucks, these are probably a good buy though.

jflorkow wrote:Anyone actually know anything about binoculars? I've thinking about getting some, but don't know anything about them. I would use them occasionally to look at birds, etc., and also to look up at the stars every now and then. I really wouldn't want to spend more than $30ish for them. Anything out there worth looking at in that range, or should I just get these even though they might not be so great?

Definitely do *not* get these for stargazing. The magnification is too high and the light-gathering ability is too low. For stargazing you want a wide field of view so lower magnification is actually better. You want the largest objective lens you can afford.

brucedoesbms wrote:Yeah, but who cares as long as you get to Kansas...

Hey woot! -- your servers still suk... press "post" once, and you get TWO... but not a TWO'FER TUESDAY, as it used to be in the "good 'ol days"...