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Celestron - SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars Astronomy Binoculars - Binoculars for Stargazing and Long Distance Viewing - Includes Tripod Adapter and Case

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Objective Lens Diameter 70
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  • POWERFUL 15X MAGNIFICATION: With these giant astronomy binoculars, you get massive 70mm objective lenses and powerful 15x magnification. It's the most popular combination for viewing objects in the night sky and distant land-based targets.
  • INCLUDES TRIPOD ADAPTER: Stabilize your binocular for added comfort and shake-free views. Mount your 70mm SkyMaster binoculars on any traditional photographic tripod with the built-in tripod adapter.
  • BRIGHT, SHARP VIEWS WITH BaK-4 PRISMS: The SkyMaster is a favorite among those who view in dim conditions near dawn and dusk or at night for astronomy. BaK-4 prisms maximize light throughput to your eye so you see brighter, more detailed images.
  • DURABLE AND WATER-RESISTANT: A rubber-armored housing protects your binoculars from damage and provides a secure gripping surface. The water-resistant exterior stands up to tough conditions and unexpected rainy weather.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading optics brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a Celestron Limited Lifetime US Warranty & US-based expert tech support.
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SkyMaster 15x70mm Porro Binocular

SkyMaster 15x70mm Porro Binocular

A high-quality yet affordable choice for binocular astronomy or long-distance terrestrial viewing with large 70mm objective lenses and powerful 15x magnification.

SkyMaster 15x70mm Porro Binocular

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Magnification
15x 12x 25x 20x
Field of View (degrees)
4.4° 5.3° 2.7° 3.7°
Field of View (feet @ 1000yds)
231 278 141 195
Lens Coatings
Multi-coated Multi-coated Multi-coated Multi-coated
Prism Material
BaK4 BaK4 BaK4 BaK4
Diopter Range
-4 to +8 -4 to +8 -4 to +8 -4 to +8
Close Focus Distance (feet)
43 59 75 108
Eye Relief (mm)
18 17 13 18
Eyecup
Folding Folding Folding Folding
Environmental Protection
Water Resistant Water Resistant Water Resistant Water Resistant
Tripod Adaptable
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    The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70mm binocular is the ideal choice for amateur astronomers or anyone who observes at great distances. The 70mm objective lenses have excellent light-gathering capabilities, delivering superior low-light performance, even in the dimmest conditions. Choose SkyMaster for dusk, dawn, and nighttime astronomical viewing. Moreover, the prisms inside the binocular are made of high-quality BaK-4 glass so that more light is reflected off their internal faces and passes through to the eye. The multi-coated lenses and BaK-4 prisms maximize light transmission for remarkably bright, highly detailed images. The binocular's durable exterior housing protects your SkyMaster from damage without weighing you down. Viewing through the SkyMaster binoculars is comfortable for eyeglass and non-eyeglass wearers, thanks to the foldable rubber eyecup. The SkyMaster binocular is tripod-adaptable, so you can use the built-in binocular tripod adapter to mount it on any standard photographic tripod or monopod for extended viewing or digiscoping (photography through the eyepiece). Buy with confidence from the world’s No.1 telescope brand and a leading binocular 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 like the value, quality and clarity of the binoculars. For example, they mention they're great for the price, well built and provide a sharp clear image. Some appreciate the performance, saying it works extremely well and is useful for both terrestrial and astronomy viewing. That said, opinions are mixed on portability, and size.

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    882 customers mention811 positive71 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the binoculars. They say they're well built, have a decent field of view, and provide plenty of eye relief.

    "...of my review, the Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Binoculars are a great bang for your buck, especially for a beginner to astronomy such as myself...." Read more

    "...(diopter and focus as well as the IPD), I have to say these are very good. The optical clarity is exceptional...." Read more

    "...All in all, I find the Skymaster 15x70 an excellent investment for the price...." Read more

    "...to leave your telescope in the closet, these binoculars are a great value and with proper care will last a lifetime and show you more wonders than..." Read more

    860 customers mention673 positive187 negative

    Customers like the quality of the binoculars. They say the optics look well made, and the body that holds the prisms is decently made. The binos provide sharp clear images, and they came perfectly intact. They are not dirt cheap, yet not too expensive. The soft bag has held up, and is still used.

    "...decided to upgrade to this pair, good quality packaging, nice carrying case, lens came already cleaned, not too heavy, little bit shaky when not..." Read more

    "...I had no collimation issues at all. My pair came perfectly intact and ready to use...." Read more

    "...The lens caps aren't tethered and feel cheap. But they have a decent heft, yet don't feel too heavy to absolutely require a tripod...." Read more

    "...And now with their lifetime no-fault warranty, the best in the industry, you can purchase products from them knowing that if anything ever goes..." Read more

    658 customers mention639 positive19 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the binoculars. They mention that they can see the moon and stars clearly, with sharp detail. The optical clarity is exceptional, and they are able to get very good views without eye strain. The images are bright and sharp.

    "...the moons of Jupiter, could very faintly resolve the 12P comet, great detail and field of view for the Pleiades and Orion nebula...." Read more

    "...The optical clarity is exceptional...." Read more

    "...i have to say, they're perfect. on a tripod, i can see very well...." Read more

    "...I find the binoculars are bright and clear with an image as good as the stability of the tripod or monopod the which you have them mounted...." Read more

    610 customers mention503 positive107 negative

    Customers are happy with the performance of the binoculars. They say it works extremely well, is useful for both terrestrial and astronomy viewing, and is great for stargazing. They also say the glass is clear and works flawlessly out of the box. Some customers mention that the bins work better with a tripod, but can still be held in their hands without one.

    "...It is inexpensive but works extremely well. Optical quality is great, but the exterior construction could be better...." Read more

    "...Its four moons can be easily seen (when in view); Saturn was near the sun but I think one may be able to resolve or infer its ring shape; Compared..." Read more

    "Great for stargazing! The binos arrived a few days ago, well-packaged and perfectly collimated...." Read more

    "...is what gets the most use. I have a really beautiful, fully functional Meade DS-2114AT-TC Altazimuth Reflector that works so..." Read more

    203 customers mention174 positive29 negative

    Customers find the binoculars easy to use. They mention that the monopod is much easier to use with these binos, and the tripod mount is easy to set up. They also say that the bins are great for astronomy, and are much easier than a telescope to set-up and use. Customers also mention that it's easy for them to travel with and set up than their small Celestron telescope.

    "...My pair came perfectly intact and ready to use. I hope you find this review helpful in aiding you to make a decision on whether or not to buy these." Read more

    "...many difficulties and instead finding the entire process extremely smooth and rewarding...." Read more

    "...rotate smoothly through their full range of motion, and are easy to turn, even with winter gloves on...." Read more

    "...Also, they are still the 1st optics out the door-every time. Easy to use, easy to set up, quick to break down- 15 minutes is all that is needed for..." Read more

    598 customers mention188 positive410 negative

    Customers are mixed about the portability of the binoculars. Some mention that they are lightweight and sturdy, while others say that they become heavy quick and are not for long use. They also mention that the water resistant case and a nice carry bag make them easy to carry.

    "...collimation issues along with complaints of this pair being too heavy for handheld use were nearly enough to deter me from purchasing them...." Read more

    "...Telescopes are expensive, they are big, heavy, hard to move, hard to store, complicated to set up correctly, and the view through the eyepiece can..." Read more

    "...quality packaging, nice carrying case, lens came already cleaned, not too heavy, little bit shaky when not using a tripod, but bracing against a..." Read more

    "...At this magnification, hand use is difficult to impossible so I recommend a good stable tripod and adapter...." Read more

    232 customers mention80 positive152 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the binoculars. Some mention that they are sizable, but not as heavy as you would think, and are great for larger objects. They also say that the objective lenses are big and light. However, other customers say that they're rather large, too large for long hikes, and heavier than they had imagined.

    "...One negative I noted is the narrow neckstrap included. It's much too small for a pair of binos this size, and I'm sure it would leave a "rope burn..." Read more

    "...are heavier but that's understandable since they are considerably larger in length and seem to be well built for the price...." Read more

    "...slightly heavier and they don't 'look' like stargazing Binocs- blunt, fat, heavy when near the SkyMasters-although extremely great binoculars-..." Read more

    "...These things are BIG. They are roughly the length of my (5'.9" adult male) forearm.I WOULD recommend or buy them again." Read more

    274 customers mention56 positive218 negative

    Customers find the binoculars difficult to hold steady for more than a few seconds, and they're too wobbly and unstable. They also say that the arms shake when holding them, and that it takes a steady hand and a tripod to keep them still.

    "...nice carrying case, lens came already cleaned, not too heavy, little bit shaky when not using a tripod, but bracing against a wall or on another..." Read more

    "...it shakes a little as it settles in, but once it's in, it's good...." Read more

    "...Even though they are pretty light, they are difficult to hold steady for more then a few seconds. I'm shopping for a tripod...." Read more

    "...appear to be reasonably well finished and there are rubber grips covering the prism housings to make handling them a little more secure...." Read more

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    I bought these binoculars specifically to watch the progress toward the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter on 2020-12-21, but 2020-12-13 was the last clear sky. I attached a picture to show you what quality I got. I was looking for a low price point for astronomical binoculars, and I am satisfied."Frequently bought together" lists Celestron 81035 Smartphone Adaptor...please read its reviews before buying. For my Samsung S8+, 73mm wide, with front camera at horizontal center, I bought the Gorsky spotting scope smarphone camera adaptor to fit the Celestron - SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars. I had some doubts when I read the dimensions in the ad, it said "...eyepiece outer diameter btwn 25mm-45mm." I used a digital caliper, and it was borderline on 45mm. That was the first day I had the binoculars in my hands. I asked a product question "Do the eyepieces fold down when you attach a camera?" and the answers I received were "Yes." I tried to fold them down, like opening a clam shell. But there was no hinge point. I finally discovered that the eyepieces fold down like the top of a sock. The Gorsky goes on snugly, but there is a bit of leeway. Turn the outer ring to tighten the 3 jaws."Frequently bought together lists" BARSKA binocular tripod adaptor. Yes, buy it with the SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars. The plastic adaptor that comes with the binoculars will function, but it wobbles so much, you will want a metal adaptor. I bought a FIZZ, it is fine.The carry bag needs a flap pocket. What am I supposed to do with the 3 lens covers, the lens cleaning cloth, and the strap? (Hmm...I keep the binoculars on the tripod, and the lens covers in the bag. That works.) The KobraTech 70 Inch Tripod is plenty heavy duty, and comes with a bluetooth shutter clicker with 2 buttons for iOS and Android.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    Was using a pair of 7x50 initially, decided to upgrade to this pair, good quality packaging, nice carrying case, lens came already cleaned, not too heavy, little bit shaky when not using a tripod, but bracing against a wall or on another object is a good way to use without a tripod.

    Can resolve the moons of Jupiter, could very faintly resolve the 12P comet, great detail and field of view for the Pleiades and Orion nebula.

    Overall nice pair!
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    I normally don't take the time to write a review for something I purchased, but after reading a hundred plus reviews from multiple websites on the Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Binoculars, I decided to write one in hopes of helping someone else in making their decision to puchase these binoculars or not. I must first say, I am no expert by any means in Astronomy or binoculars. That being said, these binoculars are great for someone just getting into astronomy like myself. I have a pair of 7x35 binoculars I used from time to time to look at the moon and scan the sky, which definitely help aid the naked eye, but they are simply no comparison to the 15x70s. The negative reviews concerning the collimation issues along with complaints of this pair being too heavy for handheld use were nearly enough to deter me from purchasing them. After I put in more time researching than I probably should have, I decided to go ahead and buy them. I decided to wait on buying a tripod and try them out handheld first, to see just how difficult it was. I drove about 15 minutes to a nearby greenway the first night I had them, and was anxious to test them out. The moon was full, and I definitely had the best view I'd ever had in person through the 15x70s. Like I said before, the 7x35s don't compare. The moon looked 15 times closer in HD, and I could see tons of craters. I scanned up a ways a found Jupiter. I could easily see Jupiter and the four Galilean moons. Needless to say, it took me a total of 5 minutes to realize I got my moneys worth. The weight of the binoculars aren't too overwhelming. I did realize, however, that If I were going to spend a lot of time looking at the sky, a tripod would really come in handy. Even if the binoculars aren't too heavy, it's still difficult to fixate on one planet, cluster, or nebula for too long without seeing "dancing stars". I'm sure there are breathing techniques you can use to help keep it steady, but I figured I would give a tripod a try. I decided to buy locally to avoid having to wait a few more days for it to be shipped. I bought a Targus 58' Camera & Camcorder tripod for $28. It was really easy to set up, and has a lot of adjustments along with a 360 degree swivel. The adapter that came with the Binoculars isn't expensively built by any means, but it works fine for now. Very easy to attach/use. Last night I used the tripod, and it really did make a world of difference. Once you set your sights to an object, the tripod does it's job of stabilizing the image for you. I will continue to use the binoculars hand held, but I'll get a lot of use out of the tripod too because it adds another "element" to stargazing. In only two nights out so far, I've seen the moon like I've never seen it before, Jupiter and it's four moons, M42 (Orion Nebula), M43, M44 (Beehive Cluster), and many other clusters. You may see a cluster of 3 stars with the naked eye, but when you bring up the binoculars to where you were looking, so much more will visible. It's faily easy to find what you are looking for with these, as the provide a wide field of view through the large lenses. In conclusion of my review, the Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Binoculars are a great bang for your buck, especially for a beginner to astronomy such as myself. The tripod isn't necessary, but a great added tool to help aid you in keeping what you want to see steady. I also forgot to mention, I took them out of the box and adjusted them to my eyes during the daylight. I had no collimation issues at all. My pair came perfectly intact and ready to use. I hope you find this review helpful in aiding you to make a decision on whether or not to buy these.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    Celestron Skymaster 15x70

    I've had bad experiences with inexpensive binoculars in the past, but these seemed like a great deal with plenty of positive reviews on Amazon. After taking about 30 minutes to sit down and play with the binocular and make all the adjustments (diopter and focus as well as the IPD), I have to say these are very good. The optical clarity is exceptional. In my opinion, it is close to the Steiner binoculars we used in the military - but the Steiner had different coatings on the lenses that made a purplish/bluish hue for the images and had obviously better exterior construction.

    The Celestron Skymaster doesn't feel cheap, but it isn't exactly a high-end pair of binoculars. The center focusing mechanism constantly shifts especially when you lift the binoculars by the eyepiece assembly. You can see it spinning by itself! The lens caps aren't tethered and feel cheap. But they have a decent heft, yet don't feel too heavy to absolutely require a tripod.

    I bought the Skymaster mainly for outdoor use. After adjusting the focus ring, I was able to focus clearly on objects as close as 10 yards and as far out as 200 meters. Identifying small and fine features at 200m would require stabilization like a tripod. But I've used cheap optics in the past that had a difficult time focusing clearly at 100 yards with excessive chromatic aberration and shimmering. The Skymaster doesn't seem to exhibit this behavior, although there is slight chromatic aberration at the outer edges of the image. The large 70mm objective lenses allow for the binoculars to work even in low light conditions.

    I did not have any problems with collimation like many others reported. However, I noticed I'd see double until I relaxed my eyes and allowed it to collimate automatically. I wonder if these users that report collimation issues suffer from astigmatism or need their vision corrected. I hear tons of complaints about EOTech, Aimpoint, and Trijicon ACOG optics looking like a cluster of grapes and they assumed it was a defective optic, but this usually occurs when your vision isn't corrected to 20/20.

    Overall: 4/5 stars, overall it exceeded my expectations. It is inexpensive but works extremely well. Optical quality is great, but the exterior construction could be better. There are no tethered lens caps, and the focus adjustment has a mind of its own if you touch the eyepiece assembly. But overall, it is actually a good pair of binoculars at this price point.
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    Azeem Siddiqui
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Binocular
    Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2023
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    I bought the used one with good price CAD 90 + Tax, I'm actually very happy with the purchase. It is almost new, no scratch even minor ones. View is very clear, very powerful zoom, in daytime you can view very far and things are much clear. I mostly use in night time for stars and moon.

    Last week, visited the dark sky site and saw the beautiful sky with full of stars with naked eye and once I used this binocular then I and my kids were really amazed. We also saw the Jupiter and its 4 or 5 shining moons and also saw the Saturn with its rings.

    Last night, viewed the Super Blue Moon (August 30, 2023) from my balcony and moon was really brighter and clear from the binocular, I never saw the moon that much brighter and clear live from my eyes. I also captured the pictures from my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE phone camera through the eyepiece of binocular and pictures are attached but not that clear as it was directly from binocular but still I love these pictures. I had to take these pictures via PRO mode with different ISO, Aperture and White Balance settings hence moon colors are different.

    This is the first binocular I bought in my life and I'm really happy.

    I also bought the Amazon basics Tripod stand for night sky view for long time.

    It is not very light but I and my kids can hold and view the moon and sky easily but if you want to see planet like Saturn or Jupiter then you will need Tripod stand otherwise due to vibration from your hands you cannot view properly or if you want to take pictures of sky and moon then you must need Tripod stand.

    I definitely recommend Celestron 15x70 binocular.
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    Azeem Siddiqui
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Binocular
    Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2023
    I bought the used one with good price CAD 90 + Tax, I'm actually very happy with the purchase. It is almost new, no scratch even minor ones. View is very clear, very powerful zoom, in daytime you can view very far and things are much clear. I mostly use in night time for stars and moon.

    Last week, visited the dark sky site and saw the beautiful sky with full of stars with naked eye and once I used this binocular then I and my kids were really amazed. We also saw the Jupiter and its 4 or 5 shining moons and also saw the Saturn with its rings.

    Last night, viewed the Super Blue Moon (August 30, 2023) from my balcony and moon was really brighter and clear from the binocular, I never saw the moon that much brighter and clear live from my eyes. I also captured the pictures from my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE phone camera through the eyepiece of binocular and pictures are attached but not that clear as it was directly from binocular but still I love these pictures. I had to take these pictures via PRO mode with different ISO, Aperture and White Balance settings hence moon colors are different.

    This is the first binocular I bought in my life and I'm really happy.

    I also bought the Amazon basics Tripod stand for night sky view for long time.

    It is not very light but I and my kids can hold and view the moon and sky easily but if you want to see planet like Saturn or Jupiter then you will need Tripod stand otherwise due to vibration from your hands you cannot view properly or if you want to take pictures of sky and moon then you must need Tripod stand.

    I definitely recommend Celestron 15x70 binocular.
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    Claudio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressionou bastante, ótima qualidade, mas é bom usar um tripé
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 4, 2023
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    A ótica é muito boa para observação do céu. É preciso acoplar o binóculos a um tripé, mas vale à pena. A observação da lua vai deixar você de queixo caído. Estou acostumado com fotografia e nunca tinha visto tantos detalhes. A lua com crateras grandes e pequenas, linhas e um relevo sensacional! Apontando para o céu limpo você vai ver mais estrelas do que podia imaginar com nenhuma distorção. Imagem clara e limpa.
    Ótica muito boa com pequena distorção esférica (nas bordas), mas nada que incomode (mesmo) e uma pequena distorção cromatica (muito pouco mesmo) - o que é esperado a não ser qur você pague mil dólares por um binóculo profissional ou telescópio. Isso em um binoculo de 695,00. Consegui ver estrelas binárias! (Acrux). Vale muito à pena!
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    Claudio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressionou bastante, ótima qualidade, mas é bom usar um tripé
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 4, 2023
    A ótica é muito boa para observação do céu. É preciso acoplar o binóculos a um tripé, mas vale à pena. A observação da lua vai deixar você de queixo caído. Estou acostumado com fotografia e nunca tinha visto tantos detalhes. A lua com crateras grandes e pequenas, linhas e um relevo sensacional! Apontando para o céu limpo você vai ver mais estrelas do que podia imaginar com nenhuma distorção. Imagem clara e limpa.
    Ótica muito boa com pequena distorção esférica (nas bordas), mas nada que incomode (mesmo) e uma pequena distorção cromatica (muito pouco mesmo) - o que é esperado a não ser qur você pague mil dólares por um binóculo profissional ou telescópio. Isso em um binoculo de 695,00. Consegui ver estrelas binárias! (Acrux). Vale muito à pena!
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    Lowendmaker
    5.0 out of 5 stars El complemento perfecto
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2021
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    Si ya tienes un telescopio y buscas una herramienta que te permita tener mayor campo y la flexibilidad de poder tener una sesión de observación in promptu, vas a amar estos binoculares.

    Bien empaquetados y protegidos llegaron a mi puerta en solo 16 horas. Excelente colimación, buen funcionamiento mecánico (ningún detalle), buena óptica (el recubrimiento casi no refleja luz) y accesorios decentes (la bolsa y el adaptador funcionan; el strap para colgarlos parece broma). Representan un excelente valor dado el precio durante la más reciente promoción (de hecho más barato que en USA).

    Al recibirlos, en los primeros 10 minutos de prueba pude observar las Pleyades, las Hyades, El cúmulo doble en Perseo y para mi sorpresa M31, con una extensión ligeramente mayor que en mi pequeño reflector de 4.5". Todo desde mi jardín en medio de la ciudad. El enfoque es preciso, el relieve ocular suficiente y cómodo, la aberración cromática es prácticamente inexistente con la posición ocular adecuada y dentro del 85-90% del campo de visión. A pesar de que no tengo mucho interés por la observación lunar, estos binoculares me están haciendo cambiar de opinión con su efecto casi tridimensional.

    Son pesados y grandes. Para una sesión de observación casual puedes sostenerlos en tus manos unos pocos minutos. Si quieres estudiar los objetos en turno, necesitas un buen soporte. O bien un tripié fotográfico de buena calidad, sólido y que puedas subir hasta la altura de tus ojos, o un monopié para observar sentado. En mi caso lo he solucionado con una excelente base de micrófono para estudio y un adaptador bastante robusto que carga 3 kg.

    Muy recomendables. Si los ves a buen precio no lo pienses, no te vas a arrepentir.
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    ŻG
    2.0 out of 5 stars Mechanicznie miernie, wizualnie mocno średnio.
    Reviewed in Poland on December 21, 2023
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    Sprzęt mechanicznie wypada jak odpustowa zabawka. Pokrętło ostrości w temperaturach pokojowych działa wyjątkowo opornie a w przypadku użytkowania zewnętrznego kiedy temperatura spadnie w okolice 5 stopni nie da się tego używać/kręcić. Z kolei ustawienie dioptrii samoczynnie się przestawia podczas zwykłego użytkowania lornetki. Wizualnie trochę lepiej ale w dalszym ciągu poniżej oczekiwań. Pierwsza lepsza lornetka svbony bije tego celestrona praktycznie w każdym aspekcie. Ostrość centralna jest mocno średnia, lornetka 10x42 w budżecie poniżej 300 zł pokazuje więcej detalu od tytułowego celestrona. Ostrość brzegowa szybko spada, obraz jest zażółcony niczym z radzieckich lornetek BPC. Zadowoleni mogą być jedynie Ci którzy nigdy wcześniej nie używali lornetki z średnio-niskiej półki, a i budżetowe znajdą się o wiele lepsze. Radzę z ograniczonym zaufaniem podchodzić do pozytywnych ocen tej lornetki.
    Lionel c.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très bonnes jumelles
    Reviewed in France on December 20, 2023
    Style: SkyMaster 15x70 BinocularSet: Binocular onlyVerified Purchase
    Produit d’excellente qualité avec très fort grossissement