Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular

I originally bought these binoculars as I bird watch in my back yard and I also wanted them for events such as concerts, sporting events etc.My husband and I went to a concert this year and though we were not in the nose bleed seats we weren't in the front row either, and these binoculars were fantastic, I got to see my band very close up, I could see their faces and instruments very clearly.The binococulars are light and very compact, the case that they come in has a belt loop on it so you can slide it on your belt, and that is exactly what my husband did.My husband also took them to a baseball game and he said they were great. His team won too.Now I can't say the binoculars can help your favorite team to win but they can certainly help enhance your enjoyment of watching them play.We also took them on vacation with us, they can be packed easily into your suitcase or carry on bag.We use them on the beach to watch the boats in the distance and other water activities going on.There are many occasions that these binoculars can be used. Great pair of binoculars at a very good price. They would also make a good gift for someone, young or old alike.

I was looking for a reliable pair of binoculars with at least 12x magnification, preferably with a camo pattern, that i could use for hunting. I'm nearsighted and the 12x gives me that little extra help. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 binoculars matched my requirements and the price on Amazon Prime day was even better. I've used them to spot deer, birds, and small game, and just to check some distant objects. They've performed well in all situations including low-light. They have good, clear lens, are easy to calibrate (instructions included), focus quickly and sharply at different distances, and are compact and light. Based on some review, it looks like people didn't realize that you need to specify the magnification strength when buying and that will affect the price. I took my time, ordered the strength and finish that I wanted and I'm completely satisfied with the product.

I chose this brand because all of my scopes on my rifles are working great and they have a very clear glass, 4 stars on this cause they sent me this binoculars with one eye cup crooked , it does not affect the performance but , bushnell quality control lack on this one ,other than that it’s works great!

I've had these Bushnell Powerview 12x32 folding roof prism binoculars about 4 weeks. After working out the best way to hold & adjust them to my eyes and after getting used to them, I found them easy to adjust, easy & smooth to focus, clear and conveniently compact.The binoculars are inexpensive, quick to grab, easy to use and reasonably clear & effective. I use these for quick looks out the kitchen window at birds in nearby trees. . .short dogwoods. They work well for that purpose (I'm not looking up into 80 foot pines with these). I'm anxious to see how they perform out on broad water in a kayak for more distant viewing.I think I prefer the larger objectives in this compact folding roof prism style binocular (where the objective is 32 part of 12x32 or 16x32). I haven't tried the smaller objective Bushnell roof prism binoculars in this Powerview model but I never have been satisfied with similar smaller binoculars in other brands.An important consideration is the size of the image presented by the binoculars to the pupil...which is determined by dividing the objective lens size by the power, such as 32 divided by 12. I don't want to go and get all the proper terminology but in general, the smaller the binocular's value of that ratio is in relation to the user's pupil size at the time, the less satisfactory the viewing experience is. That's probably why I'm not happy with the smaller objective lens sizes in a binocular...the image presented to my eye probably is much smaller than my pupil -- You wind up having to hunt for the image in the eyepiece a lot.Anyways, the only thing I don't like about this folding compact style is the double hinge they all have. When using them I sense they are folded unevenly and cock-eyed which bothers me...I like to have just a single hinge. But then, these are "Compact Folding" BECAUSE of the double hinge and even if they are uneven it shouldn't affect the viewing.

I'm a big fan of cheap monoculars and binoculars and have collected dozens over the years. These are the BEST binoculars in the compact low-cost category. Really, there are no high-quality/expensive super compact/folding binoculars but these Bushnells are as good as it gets. I take these out cycling so I can check out wildlife, so I must have the double-folding style. They have excellent image quality - crisp and clear. There's a tiny bit of blurring around the edge but you really have to look for it. There's also a bit of fisheye which you may notice as you move around but I think that's due to the relatively high power/small lens combination and it's acceptable given the price point. The build quality is very good and focusing is steady and accurate. The diopter works well and allows you to really dial in your individual eye setting. I've had binoculars in this price/size point and even more expensive that don't give nearly as good images. The rubber armoring is excellent. If you're looking for extremely compact binoculars with low price, these can't be beat.