Steiner Safari UltraSharp (8x30) Binocular
- Binoculars Type: Binocular
- Max Magnification: 8x
- Lens Coating: Multi-Coated
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Get a pair, then come over and watch t.v. with me
Pros
Polarized, clear optics, durable, focus-free, rubberized coating
Cons
Price, focus can be a pain if others use, weight
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
These are great binoculars that allow you to clearly see everything. It is better looking through these then just using your own naked eye.
If you follow my reviews, and God knows why, these are the binoculars I use to watch my Sharp Aquos piece of junk television (please see my review on this crappy t.v.). These binoculars are great, they literally are the clearest binoculars I have ever used. To be honest the only time I really ever use them is to look at wildlife, if I go to a football game, or if I need to see the onscreen guide on my t.v. when I am in bed. The clarity is so amazing that you will look like a fool watching the entire game through them, if you take them to a stadium.
They are durable as all get out and I paid way too much for them in Germany 15 years ago (probably $240 US back then). My model (although the same Safari only older) pair of Steiner's actually have a bright red coating that reduces glare (polarized) and is UV protective. They are great in low light conditions and allow you to see into the water because of the polarization. I love these binoculars so much and they have been great through the years with zero problems and no fog buildup, ever. The beauty of these are that once focused, they don't need to be focused again for your eyes. This means you can see a deer from far away and then instantly move the binoculars to see a squirrel up close without touching a thing. If someone else uses them, though, it can be a pain to switch back and forth as each eye focuses separately, which can make quick focusing a pain. However, they do easily adjust to someone elses eye width with expansion and contraction of the eyepieces. The magnification is 8x30.
Mine did not come with a case but a couple of lens caps that were rubberized. In fact, the entire binocular is rubberized preventing damage if dropped and decreasing the ability to slide around (on dash, seats, etc.). They are a little heavy, too, if you are hiking/packing them/wearing them around your neck, and probably weigh about 24-28 ounces.
The warranty back then was one year, but I never had to claim anything on it so I don't know how Steiner is for warranty repairs.
Anyways, if you are in the market for a great pair of binoculars that you won't have to replace for a long time go out and get some. It is a once in a lifetime investment.
They are durable as all get out and I paid way too much for them in Germany 15 years ago (probably $240 US back then). My model (although the same Safari only older) pair of Steiner's actually have a bright red coating that reduces glare (polarized) and is UV protective. They are great in low light conditions and allow you to see into the water because of the polarization. I love these binoculars so much and they have been great through the years with zero problems and no fog buildup, ever. The beauty of these are that once focused, they don't need to be focused again for your eyes. This means you can see a deer from far away and then instantly move the binoculars to see a squirrel up close without touching a thing. If someone else uses them, though, it can be a pain to switch back and forth as each eye focuses separately, which can make quick focusing a pain. However, they do easily adjust to someone elses eye width with expansion and contraction of the eyepieces. The magnification is 8x30.
Mine did not come with a case but a couple of lens caps that were rubberized. In fact, the entire binocular is rubberized preventing damage if dropped and decreasing the ability to slide around (on dash, seats, etc.). They are a little heavy, too, if you are hiking/packing them/wearing them around your neck, and probably weigh about 24-28 ounces.
The warranty back then was one year, but I never had to claim anything on it so I don't know how Steiner is for warranty repairs.
Anyways, if you are in the market for a great pair of binoculars that you won't have to replace for a long time go out and get some. It is a once in a lifetime investment.
