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Description of Celestron UpClose Binoculars

Extremely affordable Celestron UpClose series offers binoculars for different use, among which are also two zoom models with adjustable magnifications for finest details without the need to move to another location. You can choose between the smallest binoculars on the market with 8x21 configuration and large 20x50 configuration for nighttime observations. You can take them with you on sport events, concerts, when hiking, hunting, birdwatching or looking at the night sky for stars, comets, planets etc. The smallest model has a roof prism design and larger has a Porro prism design that helps to enhance light transmission. UpClose binoculars are multi-coated, using BK7 glass and splash-proof that protects them in damp areas and are equipped with central focusing mechanism instead of individual.

Basic Features

UpClose binoculars are made out of extremely durable aluminum housing that helps to protect them against impacts together with rubber armouring. Small dimensions that make them compact also help with easier portability and comfortable handling, even when using them for longer periods of time. UpClose binoculars are splash-proof, which means they aren’t waterproof and fog-proof but are still durable and tight enough to prevent damage when used in the damp areas. Fully sized models are also tripod adaptable which allows you to mount them on a tripod and get steadier images.

Optical Properties

UpClose series offers binoculars for different kinds of use. Depending on the power and objective lens diameter, you can choose between fixed or zoom configuration. The zoom binoculars allow you to make power adjustments – changing magnification without need to change the position. The Porro prism system of bigger fully sized models draws in more light and allows you to gather enough brightness even in the low-light conditions which is extremely convenient for astronomy observations. BK7 prisms and multi-coated system also help to enhance brightness, contrast and colors without major distortions and reflections. They are equipped with central focusing mechanism and left-eye diopter to make proper adjustments. Foldable eyecups have a 12mm eye-relief so it’s suggested to try them on if you are eyeglass wearer.

Accessories

UpClose binoculars come in a case for storage and protection with a binocular strap. They are also equipped with objective lens covers and eyecups covers to protect the lenses, however they’re only included in bigger models, not in smaller roof prism models.

Features of Celestron UpClose Binoculars

Aluminum Housing
Rubber Armoring
Multi-coated
Roof Prism (21, 25 and 32)
Porro Prism (only full-sized)
Zoom (40 and 50)
BK7 Prisms
Central Focusing
Twist-up Eyecups
Right-eye Diopter
Splash-proof
Tripod Adaptable (only full-sized)

Accessories of Celestron UpClose Binoculars

Binocular Strap
Carrying Case
Objective Lens Covers (only full-sized)
Rainguards (only full-sized)
Lens Cleaning Cloth

Available models of Celestron UpClose Binoculars

UpClose G2 8x21	POCKET, short range, daytime binoculars
UpClose G2 10x25	POCKET, long range, daytime binoculars
UpClose G2 16x32	COMPACT, extreme long range, daytime binoculars
UpClose G2 7x35	COMPACT, short range, daytime binoculars
UpClose G2 8x40	ALLROUND, short range, daytime binoculars
UpClose G2 7-21x40	ZOOM daytime binoculars
UpClose G2 10x50	LOW-LIGHT, long range binoculars
UpClose G2 20x50	LOW-LIGHT, extreme long range
UpClose G2 10-30x50	ZOOM low-light binoculars

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Celestron gives Limited Lifetime Warranty for UpClose Binoculars. The company repairs or replaces damaged products, without charge. However, it doesn’t include No Fault Policy – doesn’t cover damages due to mishandling, misuse, neglect or accidental damage. Product exteriors - armoring and lenses are fully covered for 5 years against defects, not scratches or blemishes. Accessories such as lens covers, neckstraps and cases are fully covered for 2 years. Loss of the product or accessories is not covered. Collimation and optical alignment issues must be claimed within 30 days of purchase. You can claim the warranty with receipt as a proof of purchase.

You can learn more about our own warranty policy on the following link:

https://www.optics-trade.eu/en/warranty-policy.html

No matter what happens to your binoculars, we will be here to help you.

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VIDEO

The name itself suggests the purpose of pocket binoculars which is to be able to store and carry them around in your pockets. They are small, lightweight, and very easy to hold in hands and carry around the neck.

They’re perfect for birding, traveling, safari, or any outdoor observations (sports events or concerts).

To ensure smaller dimensions and compactness they usually have a roof prism system that offers better optical technology and binoculars are therefore sharper. The other occurring prism system is reverse Porro.

Due to their small size, the lens diameters are between 20mm and 26mm and the magnification is normally between 8x and 12x.

With most pocket binoculars the bridge folds at two different places to bring both optical barrels together – that way they’re really compact, suitable to store in pockets and offer closer interpupillary distance.

However, in some rare cases, the bridge folds in only one place which makes them less compact. Because they are intended to be used outside they are usually waterproof and fogproof, to prevent any inside fogging when exposing your binoculars to extreme temperature fluctuations.

To keep their compactness, they have short eye relief which makes them less suitable for eyeglass wearers.

In comparison with compact binoculars, they have smaller magnifications and smaller objective lenses. But in comparison with opera glasses, they are bigger and have bigger magnifications.

However, due to their small size, they may not be the most comfortable to look through. If the barrels are too close or the focusing knob is too small they may be more difficult and uncomfortable to use.

Main Features of Pocket Binocular:

(+) easy to store in your pockets
(+) lightweight
(+) waterproof and fogproof
(+) easy handling and carrying
(+) suitable for daytime observations
(+) versatile
(-) short eye relief (less suitable for eyeglass wearers)
(+/-) lens diameter < 26 mm

Compact Binoculars Vs. Pocket Binocular

Compact binoculars:

have a lens diameter bigger than 30 mm
are more demanding to put into the pocket
are not so small.

Compact binoculars usually have only one fold, while pocket binocular has two folds.

In fact, pocket binocular is meant for those, who care the most about the appearance (small size, compactness) and not so much about the quality of observing, since it is a little uncomfortable to use it.

Compact binoculars are however much more comfortable and suitable for those who intend to take the observations more seriously. In low light conditions, none of them are doing too well.

In general, pocket binocular is almost unusable in such situations. It is very hard to use this type of binocular when wearing glasses.

Binoculars for Bird watching

People do not buy this type of binocular primarily for birding. However, this is binocular that you can always carry in your pocket and when it comes to the situation to observe, you can take that binocular out of your pocket and look through it.

Watching is usually better with 8x than 10x magnification, since binocular with 8x magnification is smaller and easier to hold.

Best Pocket Binoculars

The best binoculars are produced by the renowned European sports optics manufacturers such as:

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Leica Binoculars

There are two series of Leica's binoculars- Trinovid and Ultravid. Ultravid is considered to be one of the best and Trinovid is more entry-level. Both have superior optics in a pocket format.

Ultravid is available in black and silver line and its armoring is made of black leather. Its overall appearance is truly amazing- it is extremely small and has a dual hinge design which allows the binocular to fold in two places and thus makes the binocular even smaller (when folded).

Swarovski Binoculars

As far as the Swarovski binoculars are concerned, the latter presented only one series on the market, called CL pocket. There are two configurations of them, 8x25 and 10x25, available in black, hunting-green, and sand colors.

Zeiss Binoculars

Zeiss binoculars are the latest among all mentioned above because they came on the market the last.

They claim that they are the best in this category as far as the optical performance is concerned since they were presented later than the others and so it was possible to further improve them.

They are also available in 8x25 and 10x25 and have a unique design with an interesting central bridge - the hinge is not symmetrical since the binoculars are folded so that the central focus knob is on the side.

Roof prisms

Pocket binocular is one of the smallest in the category of binoculars.

As mentioned before, they normally feature roof prisms, instead of Porro prisms. Since Porro prisms are so much bigger, their size disables them to be a part of pocket binocular construction.

Binoculars with Porro prism can never be folded as tightly as those with roof prism. This is the reason why pocket binocular rarely (almost never) features Porro prisms.

Another important thing to point out is that pocket binocular features a dual hinge mechanism.

Since size plays such an important factor, one hinge mechanism is simply out of question.

As you can see in the picture, dual hinge binoculars can be folded way closer than one hinge binoculars, which enables the user to simply store them in a pocket of a small space.

Since Porro prism are bigger, they produce brighter, sharper, and more realistic 3D images. Therefore Porro prism binoculars can have better optical performance as equally priced roof prism counterparts.

One hinge and dual hinge binoculars

A short presentation of Pocket Binocular is available here.

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