Celestron 71189

Celestron 71189
alaScore 85

10 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 10 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 80/100. The average review date is May 17, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 16361 reviews from other Binoculars. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 10 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Great Binoculars for Boating

 

Great for the Boat

Quality Lenses ; Strong Construction ; Waterproof

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Great Binoculars for Boating

 

Great for the Boat

Quality Lenses ; Strong Construction ; Waterproof

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Expectations not met

 

Expectations not met

I just received this Celestron Oceana binoculars and I had very high hopes based some of the great reviews here. I find I have a several issues with the alignment of various components. When I get the binoculars focused and the two circular views ...

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Great Value

 

Great Value

These binoculars offer a great combination of features for the price. The built-in compass is a very valuable on the water, and the backlighting works very nicely in the dark. Eyepiece adjustments worked very well for me and produced crisp viewing. ...

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For the money, maybe the best 7x50's out there

 

For the money, maybe the best 7x50's out there

I have written a long review on the Steiner 7x50 Commander V Binoculars. Much of what I wrote in that review applies to these binocs, as they are still 7x50's...... so if you are trying to decide if 7x50 is right for you, then read that review on...

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A fine navigation tool

 

A fine navigation tool

A close crossing with an inbound ship on the outbound side of the shipping lanes (and a mile outside of the wrong lane to boot) reminded me that it isn't enough to know where you are, and assume ships will stay in their designated lanes. Not only do...

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Celestron Oceana

 

Celestron Oceana

I really wanted to give these binoculars a good review being that they are from an American company right near my home but sadly I cannot. The first pair I purchased were defective when the illuminator button fell out when I opened them to first...

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Reasonable binoculars at good price

 

Reasonable binoculars at good price

For the price (you can easily spend 2 to 5 times this much on similar specification models) these binoculars are a good buy. The wide angle, the large (50mm) lenses, and the long eye relief provide an excellent view. They're waterproof as well. Some...

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Excellent quality

 

Excellent quality

Never in my life have I looked through such crystal clear binoculars that focus so precisely on objects right in front of your face or across the valley. I have yet to figure out how to properly use the range/size finder, but that's just a matter of...

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Celestron Oceana 7x50

 

Celestron Oceana 7x50

Received these yesterday, as I have only had a slight chance to test them out I can only give first impressions. Optical quality, very, very good, not perfect but very good especially for the price. (5 of 5 stars at this price point) Build Quality,...

Product Specifications

The Oceana Series from Celestron features waterproof models for marine use. All are rubber covered to protect against rough handling. All provide maximum optical performance with BAK-4 prisms and multi-coatings for sharp images with high contrast and resolution. Each model has a large, 50mm objective lens to offer maximum image brightness even in low light conditions, like dusk and dawn. PRODUCT FEATURES: Backlit illuminated liquid dampened magnetic compass - excellent navigational tool for land or sea; Horizontal and vertical etched reticle to help determine relative size of objects; Rangefinding dial calculates actual object distance or size; Completely waterproof - dry nitrogen charged and sealed with internal O-rings to prevent internal fogging - unaffected by climate and temperature changes; Individual eyepiece focus with diopter scale for quick and accurate focusing; Excellent depth of field for minimal focus adjustments; Nautical style padded canvas case and straps; Attached objective caps; Tripod adapter fitting for tripod mounting.

Dimensions & Weight

Weight:2.4lbs/34.9oz/39.9oz

Header

Manufacturer:Celestron International
Model:71187/71188/71189
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Celestron Oceana

Lens System

Focus Adjustment:Manual

Optical System

Eye Relief:24mm/26mm
Magnification:7
Objective Lens Diameter:50mm
Prism System:Porro
Special Functions:Waterproof
Type:Binoculars

Rangefinder

Type:None/Scale

Service & Support

Type:Limited lifetime warranty