Orion Scenix 10x50 Wide-Angle Binocular

Orion Scenix 10x50 Wide-Angle Binocular
alaAverage 4.4

5 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 5 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 88/100. The average review date is Apr 5, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 16361 reviews from other Binoculars. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Beautiful, clear images

 

Beautiful, clear images

I bought these for astronomical use. I was concerned that they would be heavy, but they were not bad. I was able to find M44 easily in rural skies. The image is big, bright and clear, exceeding my expectations. I saw some minor distortion around...

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Very sensitive

 

Very sensitive

These binoculars are much too sensitive for the casual viewer wanting to catch a glimpse of a star or a bird in a tree. They have to be held very steady. I need a tripod.

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very affordable binoculars

 

very affordable binoculars

The Orion Scenix 10x50 wide-angle binoculars are very affordable for low income budgets and they really help bring nature closer. I now see more stars at night, than when viewing the sky with my eyes alone. The binoculars are easy to take care of and...

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Orion Scenix 10X50 Economy Binoculars

 

Orion Scenix 10X50 Economy Binoculars

I bought these binoculars directly from Orion about 8 months ago. Over the years, I have owned several pairs of 7X50 and 10X50 binoculars from different manufacturers such as Tasco, Jason Empire,etc. They all had one thing in common -- BK7 prisims....

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Excellent budget binoculars

 

Excellent budget binoculars

Excellent value! An expansive 7.0 degree fov. Bought them for use in my light polluted suburban backyard. Easily picked out several globuar clusters distict from the surronding stars. They are now my most used binos, even more so than my (mid-eighties...

Product Specifications

Orion's Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission.The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter.