Bushnell PowerView 13-1225 / 13-1226 Binocular
- Binoculars Type: Binocular
- Max Magnification: 12x
- Zoom Ability: Without Zoom
- Lens Coating: Fully Coated
- Night Vision: Without Night Vision
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BUSHNELL POWERVIEW 12x25 BINOCULARS 131225
Pros
These are a good set of entry level binoculars.
Cons
They are not waterproof or fogproof.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
These binoculars represent a good value for the money.
BUSHNELL POWERVIEW 12x25 BINOCULARS 131225
If you are in the market for a pair of inexpensive binoculars that you can carry around in your car, purse, knapsack, and maybe even in your pocket, you have to add the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars, Model 131225 to your short list of potential candidates. These binoculars come in two colors options, black or camouflage. Both versions are identical, except for the obvious cosmetic differences between the back and camouflage colors. These binoculars are simple to operate, they are versatile and rugged, and yet they have an entry level price tag that won't break the bank. Bushnell is a world leader in optics, and they have taken some of their higher level technology and put it into the Bushnell Powerview12x25 Binoculars, Model 131225. Read on and see if these binoculars sound like something that you might be interested in looking into the next time you are considering making a purchase of a very simple and no frills entry level set of binoculars.
Price is always an important consideration in making any purchase decision, and as such I would like to discuss the price of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars 131225 right up front in this review. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a list price of $29.95, but they can be readily found selling at a discount from some of the larger national optical equipment stores for a price of about $12.29. A word of caution however is called for whenever making a purchase over the Internet, as some dealers will hit you will shipping and handling costs that can substantially bring up the overall price of these binoculars by another $7.00 to $10.00, and of course this additional cost can easily eliminate any price advantage that you might have found by looking for the lowest cost dealer.
I would now like to discuss some of the specifications of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars 131225. Since the cost of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a relatively modest price tag, it is likely that the average consumer who is considering purchasing these binoculars is likely to be a novice user, and as such, the novice user would not be expected to know and understand all of the technical jargon that goes into a description of the various specifications that differentiate one pair of binoculars from another. Bearing this in mind, I shall endeavor to avoid jargon and keep the use of technical terms to a minimum. Whenever there is a need to use technical terms, I shall endeavor to explain the meaning of these terms in clear and simple to understand language.
A good place to start in reviewing these binoculars would probably be to discuss the magnification factor of the Bushnell 12x25 Powerview 12x25 Binoculars. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars 131225 have a magnification power of 12 times. This is an easy fact to understand. The number "12" in the descriptor 12x25 refers to the magnification power of these binoculars. It means that an object will appear 12 times closer when viewed through these binoculars than when it is viewed by the unaided eye. Thus an object that is 1200 feet away will appear to be 100 feet away when viewed through these binoculars. The number "25" refers to the size in millimeters of the objective lenses, which are the larger lenses on the other side of the binoculars which face the object that is being observed. The size of the larger lens or objective lens has nothing to do with the magnification power, but its size is important as regards the capability of the binoculars to display a bright clear image in lower light conditions. In bright sunny light, even a pair of binoculars with small objective lenses, such as a 25mm to 35mm, will tend to yield a relatively sharp and bright image. However, in lower light conditions, a large objective lens serves to increase the amount of light that is available to view the image, and thus all other things being equal, a set of binoculars with large objective lenses will yield a brighter image to the viewer. Thus, when using the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars, one is going to get the best and clearest image in brightly lit conditions, such as during the day in an openly lit setting (i.e., a NASCAR racetrack or at a soccer game). These would not be the best binoculars to use in low light conditions, such as a shadowy forest, or at dusk, or for viewing objects in the night sky.
Although having a magnification of 12 times may not seem to be a high degree of magnification, it is actually quite sufficient for most purposes, especially if these binoculars are being used without the assistance of a tripod or other stabilization device. An important point to consider when purchasing a set of binoculars is to keep in mind that a magnification of 10 times is considered by most people to be the absolute maximum that a person can use a set of binoculars with when they are being used in a hand held situation. At about a magnification of 10 times, the hand shake of the viewer simply becomes too great to allow for precise and sharp viewing of a small distant object, as it will appear to be jiggling all over the place. Any one who is knowledgeable about binoculars will vouch that it would be advisable to use a tripod or some other type of stabilization device when using a set of binoculars that have the magnification power of above 10 times.
Thus, a magnification of 12 times, such as the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have, is a stretch for a reasonable level of magnification to have for hand held use, and a consumer might wish to actually consider a set of binoculars with a magnification level of 10 or under, especially if they do not have a very steady hand. This is good to keep in mind for another reason, and that is that these Bushnell Powerview12x25 Binoculars do not have a built in tripod adaptor. This may be something that a consumer who wants to mount their binoculars on a tripod must also be mindful of when making a purchasing decision, as this could be an important consideration for a potential user, especially if they do not have very steady hands. On the other hand, if someone were going to consider a set of binoculars to be mounted on a tripod, I very seriously doubt that they would be considering the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars for such a purpose, as they would probably be considering a pair of binoculars that are both more expensive, and which may have a larger objective lens.
If you are unsure if you will be able to hold the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars steady enough, I would strongly advise you to go to your local camera store or better sporting good store and ask a salesman to let you try a pair of binoculars that have similar magnification specifications, namely 12x25. Pick a target to focus on that is at least 100 feet away, and then another that is at least 100 years away, and see if you are able to hold these binoculars steady enough to be able to enjoy looking at what you are viewing. If you are having trouble with the image jiggling and dancing about, then you are not likely to find these binoculars enjoyable or practical to use. If this should be the case, ask the salesman to let you try out a pair of 10x25 or 8x25 power binoculars to determine if these might be more suitable for you.
There are other things besides the magnification power or the size of the objective lenses that are very important to consider when discussing the ability of a pair of binoculars to yield a bright and clear image, and that is the type of antireflective coating that may or may not be applied to the viewing optics of the binoculars. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have "fully-coated optics." This might at first sound impressive, but there are actually four different levels of lens coatings that are available in binoculars. In order of lowest to highest or best levels of coating, they are the following: Coated, Fully-Coated, Multi-Coated, and Fully Multi-Coated. A pair of binoculars that are "Fully Coated," such as the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are, means that there is a single layer of antireflective optical coating on all air to glass surfaces. This is an important point to understand. When light hits a glass surface, some of it is reflected, and some passes through the glass. The more light that passes through the glass, the sharper, brighter, and clearer the image will appear to the viewer. Thus, when a pair of binoculars has a coating of antireflective materials, such as Magnesium Fluoride, less light is reflected off the lens surface, and more passes through to the viewer, which results in a brighter image. Simply put, fully-coating reduces the reflectivity of light, and the result is a sharper and brighter image than a pair of binoculars that is designated as being "coated" or that has no coating.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a BAK-7 Roof-Prism design. Prisms are used in binoculars to reduce the physical length of the body, as compared to a telescope, and secondly to correctly orient the image for the viewer. In a Roof-Prism design, the prisms overlap closely with each other, and by virtue of very precise mathematical alignments of different angles which allow for reflection of the incoming light, binoculars with a Roof-Prism design have a very slim and straight line appearance, sort of two little telescopes attached together, which is just what the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars resemble. This is because the lenses and prisms are set in a straight line, which results in a simple streamlined appearance. In a Porro-Prism design, the objective lens is offset or to the side of the ocular lens, and there are two prisms set at right angles to each other which reflect the incoming light three times. A Porro-Prism design is much simpler than a Roof-Prism Design. A Porro-Prism design tends to yield a brighter image than that of a Roof-Prism design. Of course in this world one usually gets what they pay for, and that is one of the reasons why the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are so modestly priced. However, when designed and engineered properly, either or both of these prism designs are fine.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Waterproof Binoculars 131225 also use BAK-7 prisms, which are considered to be of lesser quality than BAK-4 prisms. BAK-4 prisms are made with a higher quality glass than BAK-7 prisms, and they tend to yield a brighter and sharper image than most lesser quality binoculars that use BAK-7 prisms. Once again, one usually gets what they pay for in this world, and that is another reason why the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are less expensive than a comparable pair of binoculars that might instead use BAK-4 glass in their prisms as well as using a Porro-Prism design.
The Bushnell powerview 12x25 Binoculars are neither waterproof or fogproof. This may not seem like such a big deal to some, but to me it is a very big deal. Having a pair of binoculars that are fully waterproof and fully fogproof is an extremely important feature to look for in a pair of binoculars that is going to be used for outdoor use. Trust me on this point. You must consider having binoculars that are fully waterproof and fogproof if you are going to be using a pair of binoculars for outdoor activities. Here are a few reasons why. I am sure most of you who are reading this have had the experience of having their car windshield fog up. If it is a hot humid day, and if your windshield is colder than the surrounding air, then water vapor is going to start forming on the colder surface of your windshield, and the result is that your vision is going to be impeded. That is what happens when warmer moist air comes in contact with a cooler surface. Think of what could potentially happen on the inside glass surfaces of your binoculars if they were cooler than the surrounding air. Fog and condensation could potentially build up and obscure your vision. The Bushnell Powerview10x25 Binoculars are not fully waterproof or fogproof, and in my opinion this limits their use for outdoor purposes, such as hunting, camping, marine use, skiing, and bird watching to name just a few of the most popular outdoor uses.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are with a non-slip rubber coating, which serves to prevent slippage, and also provides a bit of shock absorption should they accidentally be dropped. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a field of view of 240 feet at 1000 yards. O.K., that sounds nice, but what does the term "field of view" or FOV actually mean? This is actually a simple concept to understand. Imagine you are looking at two different people located 1000 yards away. If the person on the left is separated from the person on your right by 240 feet, and both are visible at the edges of the binoculars, then your filed of view would be 240 feet at 1000 yards, which is just what the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have. This is a very reasonable field of view for general viewing. In general, higher powered binoculars give a lower field of view than lower powered binoculars. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a close focus distance of 25 feet, which is also very reasonable for a pair of binoculars in this size and price range. Speaking of focus, the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a large easy to use center focus system, which makes for quick, accurate, and easy focusing.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are in the compact size class, and weigh in at a mere 10.88 ounces. Obviously this is not very heavy at all, and should present no problems for the average person, or even young child to deal with. Actually, I have eaten bigger hamburgers than that. These binoculars are not only light in weight, they also fold down and inward for ease of storage and transportation, and they are considered to be compact binoculars. There lightness and very compact design puts these binoculars in the "go anywhere" category, that is of course if it is a dry and temperate place.
So who should consider purchasing the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars? These binoculars would be suitable for almost type of use that would be indoors, such as for viewing a concert, play, or the like. They are light and compact enough to keep in a backpack, knapsack, purse, fanny pack, or even your pocket. Although the folks at Bushnell advertise the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars as being a good choice for hunting, camping, boating, bird watching or almost any general outdoor enjoyment of nature, I have a problem with these claims. My problem is that these binoculars are not waterproof or fogproof, and I feel that if one is going to consider a pair of binoculars that are going to be used for outdoor activities, one needs to have a pair that is both waterproof and fogproof. Further, because of these binoculars have an objective lens that is only 25mm, they would not be a good choice for use in dim or low light conditions, such as at dusk or for use in a dark shaded forest, or for looking at objects in the night sky. Because they are not waterproof and/or fogproof, these binoculars would not really be suitable for use in wet or even humid conditions.
The reasonable price range of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars makes them a very good choice for a person who is considering an entry level pair of general purpose binoculars for use in the situations that I have outlined above, and they definitely provide a reasonably good value for the cost. It should however be noted, which as I mentioned earlier in my view, that I would prefer a pair of binoculars that have a larger objective lens for outdoor use because of the limitations that a small objective lens has in lower light conditions. I prefer binoculars that have an objective lens of at least 35 to 42mm and above for general outdoor use. However, as stated earlier, in well lit situations a pair of compact binoculars with an objective lens of 25mm is adequate for casual viewing.
Well I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my review, but now if you will excuse me, I must get back to practicing my guitar. Good luck, and good viewing.
If you are in the market for a pair of inexpensive binoculars that you can carry around in your car, purse, knapsack, and maybe even in your pocket, you have to add the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars, Model 131225 to your short list of potential candidates. These binoculars come in two colors options, black or camouflage. Both versions are identical, except for the obvious cosmetic differences between the back and camouflage colors. These binoculars are simple to operate, they are versatile and rugged, and yet they have an entry level price tag that won't break the bank. Bushnell is a world leader in optics, and they have taken some of their higher level technology and put it into the Bushnell Powerview12x25 Binoculars, Model 131225. Read on and see if these binoculars sound like something that you might be interested in looking into the next time you are considering making a purchase of a very simple and no frills entry level set of binoculars.
Price is always an important consideration in making any purchase decision, and as such I would like to discuss the price of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars 131225 right up front in this review. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a list price of $29.95, but they can be readily found selling at a discount from some of the larger national optical equipment stores for a price of about $12.29. A word of caution however is called for whenever making a purchase over the Internet, as some dealers will hit you will shipping and handling costs that can substantially bring up the overall price of these binoculars by another $7.00 to $10.00, and of course this additional cost can easily eliminate any price advantage that you might have found by looking for the lowest cost dealer.
I would now like to discuss some of the specifications of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars 131225. Since the cost of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a relatively modest price tag, it is likely that the average consumer who is considering purchasing these binoculars is likely to be a novice user, and as such, the novice user would not be expected to know and understand all of the technical jargon that goes into a description of the various specifications that differentiate one pair of binoculars from another. Bearing this in mind, I shall endeavor to avoid jargon and keep the use of technical terms to a minimum. Whenever there is a need to use technical terms, I shall endeavor to explain the meaning of these terms in clear and simple to understand language.
A good place to start in reviewing these binoculars would probably be to discuss the magnification factor of the Bushnell 12x25 Powerview 12x25 Binoculars. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars 131225 have a magnification power of 12 times. This is an easy fact to understand. The number "12" in the descriptor 12x25 refers to the magnification power of these binoculars. It means that an object will appear 12 times closer when viewed through these binoculars than when it is viewed by the unaided eye. Thus an object that is 1200 feet away will appear to be 100 feet away when viewed through these binoculars. The number "25" refers to the size in millimeters of the objective lenses, which are the larger lenses on the other side of the binoculars which face the object that is being observed. The size of the larger lens or objective lens has nothing to do with the magnification power, but its size is important as regards the capability of the binoculars to display a bright clear image in lower light conditions. In bright sunny light, even a pair of binoculars with small objective lenses, such as a 25mm to 35mm, will tend to yield a relatively sharp and bright image. However, in lower light conditions, a large objective lens serves to increase the amount of light that is available to view the image, and thus all other things being equal, a set of binoculars with large objective lenses will yield a brighter image to the viewer. Thus, when using the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars, one is going to get the best and clearest image in brightly lit conditions, such as during the day in an openly lit setting (i.e., a NASCAR racetrack or at a soccer game). These would not be the best binoculars to use in low light conditions, such as a shadowy forest, or at dusk, or for viewing objects in the night sky.
Although having a magnification of 12 times may not seem to be a high degree of magnification, it is actually quite sufficient for most purposes, especially if these binoculars are being used without the assistance of a tripod or other stabilization device. An important point to consider when purchasing a set of binoculars is to keep in mind that a magnification of 10 times is considered by most people to be the absolute maximum that a person can use a set of binoculars with when they are being used in a hand held situation. At about a magnification of 10 times, the hand shake of the viewer simply becomes too great to allow for precise and sharp viewing of a small distant object, as it will appear to be jiggling all over the place. Any one who is knowledgeable about binoculars will vouch that it would be advisable to use a tripod or some other type of stabilization device when using a set of binoculars that have the magnification power of above 10 times.
Thus, a magnification of 12 times, such as the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have, is a stretch for a reasonable level of magnification to have for hand held use, and a consumer might wish to actually consider a set of binoculars with a magnification level of 10 or under, especially if they do not have a very steady hand. This is good to keep in mind for another reason, and that is that these Bushnell Powerview12x25 Binoculars do not have a built in tripod adaptor. This may be something that a consumer who wants to mount their binoculars on a tripod must also be mindful of when making a purchasing decision, as this could be an important consideration for a potential user, especially if they do not have very steady hands. On the other hand, if someone were going to consider a set of binoculars to be mounted on a tripod, I very seriously doubt that they would be considering the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars for such a purpose, as they would probably be considering a pair of binoculars that are both more expensive, and which may have a larger objective lens.
If you are unsure if you will be able to hold the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars steady enough, I would strongly advise you to go to your local camera store or better sporting good store and ask a salesman to let you try a pair of binoculars that have similar magnification specifications, namely 12x25. Pick a target to focus on that is at least 100 feet away, and then another that is at least 100 years away, and see if you are able to hold these binoculars steady enough to be able to enjoy looking at what you are viewing. If you are having trouble with the image jiggling and dancing about, then you are not likely to find these binoculars enjoyable or practical to use. If this should be the case, ask the salesman to let you try out a pair of 10x25 or 8x25 power binoculars to determine if these might be more suitable for you.
There are other things besides the magnification power or the size of the objective lenses that are very important to consider when discussing the ability of a pair of binoculars to yield a bright and clear image, and that is the type of antireflective coating that may or may not be applied to the viewing optics of the binoculars. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have "fully-coated optics." This might at first sound impressive, but there are actually four different levels of lens coatings that are available in binoculars. In order of lowest to highest or best levels of coating, they are the following: Coated, Fully-Coated, Multi-Coated, and Fully Multi-Coated. A pair of binoculars that are "Fully Coated," such as the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are, means that there is a single layer of antireflective optical coating on all air to glass surfaces. This is an important point to understand. When light hits a glass surface, some of it is reflected, and some passes through the glass. The more light that passes through the glass, the sharper, brighter, and clearer the image will appear to the viewer. Thus, when a pair of binoculars has a coating of antireflective materials, such as Magnesium Fluoride, less light is reflected off the lens surface, and more passes through to the viewer, which results in a brighter image. Simply put, fully-coating reduces the reflectivity of light, and the result is a sharper and brighter image than a pair of binoculars that is designated as being "coated" or that has no coating.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a BAK-7 Roof-Prism design. Prisms are used in binoculars to reduce the physical length of the body, as compared to a telescope, and secondly to correctly orient the image for the viewer. In a Roof-Prism design, the prisms overlap closely with each other, and by virtue of very precise mathematical alignments of different angles which allow for reflection of the incoming light, binoculars with a Roof-Prism design have a very slim and straight line appearance, sort of two little telescopes attached together, which is just what the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars resemble. This is because the lenses and prisms are set in a straight line, which results in a simple streamlined appearance. In a Porro-Prism design, the objective lens is offset or to the side of the ocular lens, and there are two prisms set at right angles to each other which reflect the incoming light three times. A Porro-Prism design is much simpler than a Roof-Prism Design. A Porro-Prism design tends to yield a brighter image than that of a Roof-Prism design. Of course in this world one usually gets what they pay for, and that is one of the reasons why the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are so modestly priced. However, when designed and engineered properly, either or both of these prism designs are fine.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Waterproof Binoculars 131225 also use BAK-7 prisms, which are considered to be of lesser quality than BAK-4 prisms. BAK-4 prisms are made with a higher quality glass than BAK-7 prisms, and they tend to yield a brighter and sharper image than most lesser quality binoculars that use BAK-7 prisms. Once again, one usually gets what they pay for in this world, and that is another reason why the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are less expensive than a comparable pair of binoculars that might instead use BAK-4 glass in their prisms as well as using a Porro-Prism design.
The Bushnell powerview 12x25 Binoculars are neither waterproof or fogproof. This may not seem like such a big deal to some, but to me it is a very big deal. Having a pair of binoculars that are fully waterproof and fully fogproof is an extremely important feature to look for in a pair of binoculars that is going to be used for outdoor use. Trust me on this point. You must consider having binoculars that are fully waterproof and fogproof if you are going to be using a pair of binoculars for outdoor activities. Here are a few reasons why. I am sure most of you who are reading this have had the experience of having their car windshield fog up. If it is a hot humid day, and if your windshield is colder than the surrounding air, then water vapor is going to start forming on the colder surface of your windshield, and the result is that your vision is going to be impeded. That is what happens when warmer moist air comes in contact with a cooler surface. Think of what could potentially happen on the inside glass surfaces of your binoculars if they were cooler than the surrounding air. Fog and condensation could potentially build up and obscure your vision. The Bushnell Powerview10x25 Binoculars are not fully waterproof or fogproof, and in my opinion this limits their use for outdoor purposes, such as hunting, camping, marine use, skiing, and bird watching to name just a few of the most popular outdoor uses.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are with a non-slip rubber coating, which serves to prevent slippage, and also provides a bit of shock absorption should they accidentally be dropped. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a field of view of 240 feet at 1000 yards. O.K., that sounds nice, but what does the term "field of view" or FOV actually mean? This is actually a simple concept to understand. Imagine you are looking at two different people located 1000 yards away. If the person on the left is separated from the person on your right by 240 feet, and both are visible at the edges of the binoculars, then your filed of view would be 240 feet at 1000 yards, which is just what the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have. This is a very reasonable field of view for general viewing. In general, higher powered binoculars give a lower field of view than lower powered binoculars. The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a close focus distance of 25 feet, which is also very reasonable for a pair of binoculars in this size and price range. Speaking of focus, the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars have a large easy to use center focus system, which makes for quick, accurate, and easy focusing.
The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars are in the compact size class, and weigh in at a mere 10.88 ounces. Obviously this is not very heavy at all, and should present no problems for the average person, or even young child to deal with. Actually, I have eaten bigger hamburgers than that. These binoculars are not only light in weight, they also fold down and inward for ease of storage and transportation, and they are considered to be compact binoculars. There lightness and very compact design puts these binoculars in the "go anywhere" category, that is of course if it is a dry and temperate place.
So who should consider purchasing the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars? These binoculars would be suitable for almost type of use that would be indoors, such as for viewing a concert, play, or the like. They are light and compact enough to keep in a backpack, knapsack, purse, fanny pack, or even your pocket. Although the folks at Bushnell advertise the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars as being a good choice for hunting, camping, boating, bird watching or almost any general outdoor enjoyment of nature, I have a problem with these claims. My problem is that these binoculars are not waterproof or fogproof, and I feel that if one is going to consider a pair of binoculars that are going to be used for outdoor activities, one needs to have a pair that is both waterproof and fogproof. Further, because of these binoculars have an objective lens that is only 25mm, they would not be a good choice for use in dim or low light conditions, such as at dusk or for use in a dark shaded forest, or for looking at objects in the night sky. Because they are not waterproof and/or fogproof, these binoculars would not really be suitable for use in wet or even humid conditions.
The reasonable price range of the Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Binoculars makes them a very good choice for a person who is considering an entry level pair of general purpose binoculars for use in the situations that I have outlined above, and they definitely provide a reasonably good value for the cost. It should however be noted, which as I mentioned earlier in my view, that I would prefer a pair of binoculars that have a larger objective lens for outdoor use because of the limitations that a small objective lens has in lower light conditions. I prefer binoculars that have an objective lens of at least 35 to 42mm and above for general outdoor use. However, as stated earlier, in well lit situations a pair of compact binoculars with an objective lens of 25mm is adequate for casual viewing.
Well I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my review, but now if you will excuse me, I must get back to practicing my guitar. Good luck, and good viewing.
