Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 Porro Binoculars, Black

Quality product

It is very hard to look at a specific point, as it magnitudes huge, it shakes even if you use a tripod, buy a metal adapter as the included plastic one does not do the job, every tiny touch makes a huge vibration. I would go with a less magnification if you plan to use for general purposes. Otherwise the quality is good and the image is sharp! Update: After a while the vibration of the objects due to 25x (even with a tripod) becomes more annoying, go with less magnification like 15x.

Need a stand or resting place for stable view. Was able to see jupiter moons. However first need some experience seeing it via telescope and need binoculars to be very stable, supported on stand or any other platform. Some nebulae can be seen clearly without support.

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Product is good and image quality is good but its set at a zoom level and I can’t find any way to adjust the zoom level.. how to adjust it? Product manual says there is a zoom lever

A very good product. It met my expectations.

Pros: 1) Powerful magnification. 2) Strong build quality 3) Very clear in nighttime-good for astronomy Cons: 1) Very heavy, high magnification means its hard to hold steady by hand. 2) Tripod mount was missing in the box. Seems like the box was already opened.

I bought this for around ₹8,000 with card offers, the best ₹8K I’ve spent so far. This binocular is excellent for sky and stargazing. If your budget is around ₹10,000 and you’re looking for a powerful astronomy binocular, go for this without a second thought. The lens quality is very good, and the overall build feels solid and well-engineered. What I was able to see through this binocular: - Full Moon – The Moon does not fully occupy the lens; it covers roughly 60–70% of the field of view, which gives great perspective and clarity. - Jupiter and its 4 moons – Clearly visible on a good night. - A few star clusters – Bright and beautiful. - Orion’s Belt – You cannot see all three stars at once; they can only be viewed separately, which gives a good idea of the high zoom level. Important Note: This binocular is heavy, so a strong and sturdy tripod is mandatory (don’t go for cheap ones). If you want to capture photos through the binoculars, a phone mount is also recommended. I still remember the night I pointed this binocular at the sky and saw a star cluster for the first time, it was truly magical. If you are a space enthusiast, this is an absolute must-buy. Highly recommended!

La bête est impressionnante. J'ai pu l'essayer le jour même de la réception et la précision des objets observés à distance est impressionnante, par comparaison à mes anciennes jumelles 10x50. Il faut avoir des bras d'haltérophile pour maintenir les jumelles stables pendant un certain temps car elles sont relativement lourdes, au bout de quelques secondes, les mains les mains tremblent et les images avec. Pour une observation longue, il faut impérativement un trépied.

Very nice gadget, just as described on site

Before I bought this, I didn't know much about Binoculars, let alone astronomical ones. Having said that, since then I have learnt a great deal. Let me categorize my reviews here: 1. Build quality / construction: This is designed and built very well and is very sturdy. The quality of materials for this price is unmatched and it has a good grip due to the surface all over the binocular. This also makes it very easy to hold despite it's weight. The lens caps on each end are of good quality and they cover the lens with a tight seal, however, the only criticism I have is that the covers (especially on the objective lens) are individually removable but have no strap or tags to attach them to anything, you'd have to keep them separately in a bag or pocket and are easy to lose. 2. Operation: The adjustment at the center is done by a plastic wheel with knurling on it for better grip, it feels a touch too tight, but it is better this way as plastic degrades over time and you don't want it on the loose side. 3. Image quality: The overall performance of these binoculars are good, but I have noticed that the image gets very slightly distorted when I used it for terrestrial viewing on a hot day. Also, the adjustment, in my opinion, could have been a touch finer, especially when you are looking at a full moon. Due to the magnification, the field of view (portion of the sky one could see) is small, but because of the massive objective lenses (70mm dia) you could see quite deep into space with reasonable contrast as it collects more light. 4. Stability: All binoculars of this size and magnification suffer from instability as very small movements can cause the image to shake violently. The only way to cure it is with a strong tripod, not the cheap £20 ones though. On Amazon, my gf bought me an Amazon basic All-metal tripod for about £42, which came with a trigger grip handle - which is very articulate and incredibly strong, stable and a breeze to maneuver. Overall: This is by no means the best binocular out there, but by far, THE best one for the price. If you are an amateur astronomer starting out and looking to spend little dosh to observe objects Hundreds and thousands of lightyears away, this is the one to buy.

I picked these up to complement a pair of 10x binoculars that live on my desk. Most of the time the 10 powers are enough, but occasionally I want a closer look at distant wildlife, especially the hawks that like to perch in trees well beyond the range where my standard binoculars are comfortable. For that purpose, these have been excellent. The extra magnification makes a noticeable difference when observing birds at longer distances, and the image quality is much better than the bargain-bin high-power binoculars I've tried over the years. They're certainly not cheap, but compared to many other 20x+ options, I think they offer a reasonable balance between performance and price. A few things I particularly like: * clear image * good magnification for distant wildlife * reasonably comfortable to use * solid value compared to higher-end alternatives * noticeably more capable than true budget optics One thing worth discussing is the astronomy marketing. These are frequently advertised as astronomy binoculars, and while they can certainly be used that way, I'm not sure that's where they shine best. I've pointed them at the moon a handful of times and was genuinely impressed by the amount of detail visible. Beyond that, however, I haven't personally gotten much use out of them for stargazing. That may say more about me than the binoculars. Astronomy isn't really my hobby, and I'm sure someone with more experience under dark skies could get more out of them than I have. For terrestrial use, though, they've been fantastic. They're also lighter and easier to handle than I expected given the magnification. That said, 25x is still 25x. You can absolutely hand-hold them for casual viewing, but image shake is noticeable, especially when you're trying to study a distant subject for more than a few seconds. I haven't felt the need to buy a tripod adapter, but I do find they're much easier to use when I can brace myself against something. Most of my viewing is done from a desk, and simply resting my elbows on the desktop makes a significant difference in stability and viewing comfort. If your primary interest is: * bird watching * wildlife observation * distant landscape viewing * having more reach than standard binoculars without moving to a spotting scope these are a very nice option. Overall, I've been very happy with the purchase. They filled exactly the niche I wanted between standard binoculars and a dedicated spotting scope, and they've become my preferred choice whenever I need a little more magnification.