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Celestron – UpClose G2 10x50 Binocular – Multi-Coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Porro Prism Binocular for Beginners – Includes Soft Carrying Case
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Brand | Celestron |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Special Feature | Water Resistant |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 |
Magnification Maximum | 10 |
About this item
- High quality binoculars at an affordable/economical price
- Multi-coated optics increase light transmission resulting in brighter and sharper images with high contrast levels
- Stylish rubber covered aluminum body protects from rough handling
- Ergonomic thumb indents and finger ridges for extra non-slip comfort and ease of use
- Water resistant
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Value for money | 3.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
Light weight | 3.9 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.0 |
Picture quality | 3.7 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 |
Quality of material | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Mavenbuilt | Mavenbuilt | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
field of view | 6.8 degrees | 194 feet | 215 yards | 377 feet | 105 meters | 341 feet |
focus type | Fixed Focus, Center Focus | manual | manual | Center Focus | Fixed Focus, Center Focus | Center Focus |
apparent angle of view | 6.7 degrees | — | — | 53.4 degrees | — | 60 degrees |
lens coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated | Multilayer-coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Anti-Reflective |
eye relief | 12 millimeters | 16.4 millimeters | 17.4 millimeters | 20.2 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 11.8 millimeters |
exit pupil diameter | 5 millimeters | 3.11 millimeters | 3.73 millimeters | 5 millimeters | 5 millimeters | 5 millimeters |
objective lens diameter | — | 56 millimeters | 56 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — |
From the manufacturer
UpClose G2 10x50 mm Binocular
Great all-purpose 10x50 mm Porro prism binocular for an even better price.
Features And Benefits
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Strong and Bright10x magnification combines with 50 mm objective lenses for close-up, bright images. |
Multi-coated LensesMulti-coated lenses provide bright and clear images with exceptional contrast. |
Mid-sized ChassisLow weight makes this full-size binocular as easy to carry and easy to use as most mid-sized models. |
Fully Armored ExteriorDurable external armor protects the binocular against the rigors of active use. |
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Comfortable & Eyeglass FriendlySoft, folding eyecups are comfortable to use and can be easily positioned for use with or without eyeglasses. |
Tripod AdaptableMount the UpClose G2 10x50 mm on a tripod for hours of hands-free viewing convenience. |
Essential Accessories IncludedCarrying case, objective covers, eyepiece covers, lens cloth, and instruction manual all included. |
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Magnification | 10x | 8x | 7x | 20x |
Field of View (degrees) | 6.8° | 8.2° | 9.2° | 3.2° |
Field of View (feet @ 1000yds) | 354 | 429 | 483 | 168 |
Lens Coatings | Multi-coated | Multi-coated | Multi-coated | Multi-coated |
Prism Material | BK-7 | BK-7 | BK-7 | BK-7 |
IPD (mm) | 56-72 | 56-72 | 56-72 | 56-72 |
Close Focus Distance (feet) | 23 | 19 | 13 | 42 |
Eye Relief (mm) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 |
Eyecup | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Environmental Protection | Water Resistant | Water Resistant | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Tripod Adaptable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8 x 7 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.69 pounds |
ASIN | B006ZN4TZS |
Item model number | 71256 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #160 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #84 in Binoculars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 19, 2012 |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Celestron |
Language | English |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
The UpClose G2 10x50 Porro Binocular is a great example of high-quality build and materials with an easy, intuitive design. Our 10x50 binoculars are ideal for birdwatching, nature and wildlife viewing, hunting, travel and adventures, boating, concerts, and live events. The Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 Porro features multi-coated glass optics that increase light transmission, resulting in brighter and sharper images with high contrast levels. These 10x50 powerful binoculars feature high-quality BK-7 Prism Glass that increases contrast and resolution and lenses that provide 10x magnification power, allowing the easy pursuit of targets no matter the distance. The UpClose G2 10x50 Porro body has been carefully conceived to resist damage from traveling, water and heavy use. It has a convenient and lightweight aluminum housing, which protects these water-resistant binoculars from weather damage. Rubber armor ensures durability, soft folding eyecups are comfy to use with or without eyeglasses, and ergonomic thumb indents are included for extra non-slip hold. Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading sport optics manufacturer, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a Limited Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.
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Customers are happy with the performance and value of the binocular. They mention that the mechanisms seem functional and hardy enough, and the tripod attachment worked nicely. They are also happy with viewing, and image quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, focus, weight, and clarity.
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Customers appreciate the value of the binocular. They mention that the image quality is very decent for the price, and the neck strap is cheap.
"...the optics are amazing for the price you pay: VERY bright image and amazing clarity!..." Read more
"...Like the Skymasters, these came with a thin flimsy soft case, a cheap neckstrap, lens caps, and a tiny microfiber cloth...." Read more
"...binoculars for anyone looking for decent picture quality and a good price for a first." Read more
"Very good value and they are as advetised." Read more
Customers are mixed about the clarity of the binoculars. Some mention that the image clarity is amazing, the optics are very clear, and the image comes in crystal clear. However, others say that the 3 were out of alignment and caused double vision, the image isn't very sharp, and at times hard to focus. The eye relief is not all that great, so when wearing glasses you can't quite see the eyepieces. This made the eye pieces very difficult for them.
"...This doesn't bother me because the image clarity is amazing, and this is a pair of binoculars, not a camera!-..." Read more
"...I would recommend this binoculars for anyone looking for decent picture quality and a good price for a first." Read more
"...My wife also found them MUCH easier to use. The image is not as close or as bright, but for hand held use the stability of the smaller one wins...." Read more
"...the lenses are clear (in color)..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the binoculars. They mention that the right side works adequately, but the left side is very hazy. The mechanisms seem functional and hardy enough, and the tripod attachment worked nicely. Some customers say that the close and distant features work well, and that the zoom lever is easy to use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend the bins to others.
"...The focus ring is wide enough and gets a good fix for subjects at infinity (stars) and 3 km away...." Read more
"Came early and works really well" Read more
"...Not fancy, but functional. The strap I can live with. With care, I believe they will last a long time...." Read more
"...The mechanisms seem functional and hardy enough, again given the price...." Read more
Customers like the viewing of the binoculars. They say that it is a great pair for seeing items close up, observing the moon's surface, and looking for higher magnitude. The vision is bright and clear, and the distance is sufficient for night viewing and bird watching. The binocles are recommended for night views and wild life, with a focus ring wide enough to get a good fix for subjects at infinity.
"...The focus ring is wide enough and gets a good fix for subjects at infinity (stars) and 3 km away...." Read more
"...I have several expensive binoculars but these have the best field of view. If you find out they are not for you give them to someone as a gift." Read more
"...Absent these problems, the view through the optics might be fairly good, given the price, and better at the center than edges...." Read more
"...Birds,aircraft,distant structures,and the night sky were all seen in detail...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the binoculars. They say that the images are truly spectacular, with fabulous colors and light. The set looks good, and the focus works pretty well, making it easy to adjust the images. They also mention that the views of the stars are amazing, and that the colors are bright and true-to-life in daylight.
"...the optics are amazing for the price you pay: VERY bright image and amazing clarity!..." Read more
"...I can pick these up and see perfect images." Read more
"...Otherwise, colors and bright and true-to-life in daylight. Colors are noticeably desaturated in dusk conditions, but still visible...." Read more
"...Image quality is clear with good colors and light...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the binoculars. Some mention that they are well made and have not been able to detect any flaws in the body, rubber-coated metal. However, some say that they were poorly constructed and not the Celestron quality they were expecting. The mounting screw-hole and thread is also cheaply finished.
"...I would say that the built quality is more that I expected, they are well built and have good quality glass, for the price, i mean of course are not..." Read more
"...And when you do - the resolution is amazing.They are solidly built, except for the focus plate that..." Read more
"...The mounting screw-hole and thread is also cheaply finished - this is probably my biggest concern, as I don't want to strip the thread when mounting..." Read more
"excellent product, 100 points" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the focus of the binocular. Some mention that it has a good focus mechanism, adjustable right-eye focus, and smooth center focus, while others say that the optics were not aligned and the focus was broke. They also mention that the images are not overlapping and the optic is not clear at all, with distortion and blurriness around the edges. The zoom is useless and you will never get a merged focused image.
"...is more rugged and heavier, BUT - the Bushnell has an awful focusing mechanism with limited focus throw...." Read more
"...This means you will see double and never get a merged focused image. In other words, they'll be useless...." Read more
"...The right diopter adjustment and center focus move smoothly. The interpupillary distance is tough to adjust, but also won't slip, I imagine...." Read more
"...clear(this is a joke) but towards the edges of the lens, it is very very blurred. *More than 100Ft the details are dull and flat, and colors..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the binocular. Some mention that it is very clear and not too heavy, while others say that it's a little heavy and not super portable, but still comfortable.
"...The body is sturdy rubber-coated metal. This makes them a tad heavy, but they feel reasonably durable.-..." Read more
"...For the weight I like it, they weight just enough so you feel them, but not as much is uncomfortable when walking long distances in mountain terrain...." Read more
"...While they are heavier than compact binoculars, the trade off is a brighter image under lower light levels. Center focus is smooth...." Read more
"...So these are just as good! There great for putting in your car and taking it on the road for trips and sightseeing of birds, or whale watching at..." Read more
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- the optics are amazing for the price you pay: VERY bright image and amazing clarity! The focus ring is wide enough and gets a good fix for subjects at infinity (stars) and 3 km away. The objective lenses are well collimated and the depth of field that the two scopes provide is really enjoyable. The right eye diopter also holds its setting and makes the image very bright and clear
- Speaking about stars, I am travelling in Bangkok now, and through the light polluted sky downtown, I can see many more stars in the sky next to the bright lights on top of buildings. Even saw a bird flying in the night sky high above the buildings, the aperture is *that* good in letting in the light. Having said that, the artificial light sources do tend to cause some flaring within the barrels/prisms. But it doesn't obscure the stars in the centre of focus anyway.
- Looking up at the tall buildings and fancy hotels, I notice some significant pin cushion effect of the straight vertical lines. This doesn't bother me because the image clarity is amazing, and this is a pair of binoculars, not a camera!
- I wear eyeglasses, and have astigmatism. The eyecups are a rigid sort of rubber so it stays inverted firmly when I turn them out. The lesser field of view caused by my glasses doesn't bother me. My focus is ultimately in the centre of frame when using the binoculars.
- The construction is solid, but it won't win a beauty contest for finishing. The body and grip is all rubberized and feels good to grip and hold. But the finishing is a 7/10 - not fancy nikon or olympus level attention to detail in the lines along the bodies.
Also when looking through the barrel from the objective lenses, you can tell that the Celestron is built more cheaply in how the light passes through. The mounting screw-hole and thread is also cheaply finished - this is probably my biggest concern, as I don't want to strip the thread when mounting it. Also, be careful where and how you use it as Celestron does not claim to make it (nor is it) condensation-proof and waterproof.
- One lens cap keeps falling off from the objective lens.
- Compared to my uncle's Bushnell 16x50, my Celestron is amazing. The magnification is just a little less on the Celestron, but image is so much clearer and brighter. Sure the Bushnell is more rugged and heavier, BUT - the Bushnell has an awful focusing mechanism with limited focus throw. Both the Bushnell's focuser and diopter tend to lose focus very easily. Also the hand-jitter on the Bushnell is not as manageable as on the Celestron.
- Compared to my uncle's 10x40 monocular, the Celestron 50mm lets in more light and has better clarity. But the monocular is better built and more rugged.
So all in all: For the pricepoint at $29, and for my needs - I love this pair of binoculars! The image quality and usability makes it excellent value for money. If you need better construction, Nitrogen sealed condensation resistance, and need undistorted perfect images, then raise your budget five fold (10 fold in Australia) and buy a nikon, olympus or pentax.
Since my main use is for stargazing I already had gotten the 15x70 SkyMaster, which is also an excellent pair for the price. But because of their size, for hand-held use they can be difficult to use. I can manage pretty well, but my wife definitely had a harder time, so I took a chance with these. Having taken the collimation gamble with the SkyMasters and being a pessimist, I wasn't expecting my luck to be good twice in a row. But these also arrived in collimation and focused just fine. After the relief of that, the second thing I noticed was how much easier they were to hold, and therefore, how much better and stable the image was. Using them at night was just as easy. Between their size and lower magnification I was able to focus in on objects a lot easier than with the SkyMasters. My wife also found them MUCH easier to use. The image is not as close or as bright, but for hand held use the stability of the smaller one wins. However, even though I could see Jupiter and it's moons 'good' with these 10x50's for a longer time, I still switched to the 15x70's for a 'better' but shorter view. That wouldn't be an issue with a good sturdy tripod though and the bigger one would win ~hands down~ (see what I did there?).
Like the Skymasters, these came with a thin flimsy soft case, a cheap neckstrap, lens caps, and a tiny microfiber cloth. Unlike the Skymasters, it didn't come with a tripod adapter, which isn't a big deal since most will use them hand-held and the tripod adapter the Skymaster did come with really sucks anyway. It appears to be a well-built pair of binoculars, but that's not saying anything if a good enough bump knocks them out of collimation. Taking that into account, I ditched the flimsy carrying bags for both pairs of binoculars and put them in "Plano Protector Four Pistol" cases. Overkill maybe, but made me feel better.
Overall, for $20-30 binoculars, these are really good.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2013
Since my main use is for stargazing I already had gotten the 15x70 SkyMaster, which is also an excellent pair for the price. But because of their size, for hand-held use they can be difficult to use. I can manage pretty well, but my wife definitely had a harder time, so I took a chance with these. Having taken the collimation gamble with the SkyMasters and being a pessimist, I wasn't expecting my luck to be good twice in a row. But these also arrived in collimation and focused just fine. After the relief of that, the second thing I noticed was how much easier they were to hold, and therefore, how much better and stable the image was. Using them at night was just as easy. Between their size and lower magnification I was able to focus in on objects a lot easier than with the SkyMasters. My wife also found them MUCH easier to use. The image is not as close or as bright, but for hand held use the stability of the smaller one wins. However, even though I could see Jupiter and it's moons 'good' with these 10x50's for a longer time, I still switched to the 15x70's for a 'better' but shorter view. That wouldn't be an issue with a good sturdy tripod though and the bigger one would win ~hands down~ (see what I did there?).
Like the Skymasters, these came with a thin flimsy soft case, a cheap neckstrap, lens caps, and a tiny microfiber cloth. Unlike the Skymasters, it didn't come with a tripod adapter, which isn't a big deal since most will use them hand-held and the tripod adapter the Skymaster did come with really sucks anyway. It appears to be a well-built pair of binoculars, but that's not saying anything if a good enough bump knocks them out of collimation. Taking that into account, I ditched the flimsy carrying bags for both pairs of binoculars and put them in "Plano Protector Four Pistol" cases. Overkill maybe, but made me feel better.
Overall, for $20-30 binoculars, these are really good.
I decided to buy binoculars with 2 objectives in perspective, first we like shooting and needed a way to spot our hits at 100 and 200 yards with a 22lr (small hole). Second we live in Costa Rica and like going hiking in the mountains and bird watching.
So, as you can see from one perspective we just needed some magnification and for the other picture quality. This binoculars have comply with both challenges, the picture is clear enough and the magnification is great.
I would say that the built quality is more that I expected, they are well built and have good quality glass, for the price, i mean of course are not Swarovski or Leupold, but we are really happy with them.
For the weight I like it, they weight just enough so you feel them, but not as much is uncomfortable when walking long distances in mountain terrain. Also I have to say they really are waterproof, we have taken a lot of rain with 0 issues at all.
I would recommend this binoculars for anyone looking for decent picture quality and a good price for a first.