Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars
from: Olympus
List Price: $85.00
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Product Description:
Travel light and see the sights with the Outback binoculars. The light and ultra-compact binoculars offer Roof Prism technology along with UV-protection, making it the ideal model for all-around outdoor use. These features and more are packed into a conveniently small but rugged all-weather shell to allow the binoculars to be easily carried anywhere you go.This binocular is ideal for water sports, traveling and entertainment events. The foldable design is compact enough to slip into any pocket. Multi-coated lenses provide improved image brightness for a crisp, clear view.
Travel light and see the sights with the Outback binoculars. The light and ultra-compact binoculars offer Roof Prism technology along with UV-protection, making it the ideal model for all-around outdoor use. These features and more are packed into a conveniently small but rugged all-weather shell to allow the binoculars to be easily carried anywhere you go.This binocular is ideal for water sports, traveling and entertainment events. The foldable design is compact enough to slip into any pocket. Multi-coated lenses provide improved image brightness for a crisp, clear view.
Features:
- Superb performance during all-around recreational use
- 8x magnification and large 21-millimeter objective lens
- Roof-prism optics and UV-protection
- Slim, stylish metallic silver
- Innovative design enables you to fold the lenses right into the body
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Excellent value
I purchased these for use as "opera glasses" rather than for field use.Their light weight (6 oz) makes them easily portable even in a light jacket, though the case comes with a pass-through for attaching to a belt.The clarity and ease of use is typical for Olympus (and above average overall).Next year my sister and her family are going to Africa, and they will be taking them on safari.I have found no shortcomings in my use of them thus far.I would recommend these for anyone but the hardest ... Read More
Rating: 
- Very Satisfied
I was very impressed with the power and clarity of these binoculars as well as the ease of carrying them around.Used them on an Alaskan cruise and were very satisfied.I was glad I took the time to research the different binoculars using Consumer Reports and was able to find the exact model on Amazon.
Rating: - good deal
We received the binoculars as promised. We have found them
to be very useful at the football games, easy to carry and use.
Rating: 
- good for the size
A quarter of a century ago I bought a pair of Nikon Action binoculars that produced a simply stunning image - bright, contrasty, sharp.I was hoping for the same from a new pair of RC-1s, but that was not to be the case - I would describe the image as adequate, but not stunning.The great advantage of these is that they are small and light.But if you want the kind of image a full sized pair of field binoculars can produce, you'll have to put up with their weight and size, because these don't do it. ... Read More
Rating: - Great Inexpensive Binocular
The Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars were highly rated by Consumer Reports and for the price, under $50, you cannot go wrong.These are quite bright, comfortable for those of us who wear glasses, can be adjusted for difference between left and right eyes, easy to focus and view through, have a close focus of about 10 to 11 feet, come with case and neck strap, and are quite compact.
The downsides are not a big deal but might be the weight--they are very light, the two lens caps are not of ... Read More
- Excellent valueI purchased these for use as "opera glasses" rather than for field use.Their light weight (6 oz) makes them easily portable even in a light jacket, though the case comes with a pass-through for attaching to a belt.The clarity and ease of use is typical for Olympus (and above average overall).Next year my sister and her family are going to Africa, and they will be taking them on safari.I have found no shortcomings in my use of them thus far.I would recommend these for anyone but the hardest ... Read More
- Very SatisfiedI was very impressed with the power and clarity of these binoculars as well as the ease of carrying them around.Used them on an Alaskan cruise and were very satisfied.I was glad I took the time to research the different binoculars using Consumer Reports and was able to find the exact model on Amazon.
- good dealWe received the binoculars as promised. We have found them
to be very useful at the football games, easy to carry and use.
- good for the sizeA quarter of a century ago I bought a pair of Nikon Action binoculars that produced a simply stunning image - bright, contrasty, sharp.I was hoping for the same from a new pair of RC-1s, but that was not to be the case - I would describe the image as adequate, but not stunning.The great advantage of these is that they are small and light.But if you want the kind of image a full sized pair of field binoculars can produce, you'll have to put up with their weight and size, because these don't do it. ... Read More
- Great Inexpensive BinocularThe Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars were highly rated by Consumer Reports and for the price, under $50, you cannot go wrong.These are quite bright, comfortable for those of us who wear glasses, can be adjusted for difference between left and right eyes, easy to focus and view through, have a close focus of about 10 to 11 feet, come with case and neck strap, and are quite compact.
The downsides are not a big deal but might be the weight--they are very light, the two lens caps are not of ... Read More
