Carson Micro 6x16 Ultra Compact Binocular
Ranking: 6.7 out of 10
Manufacturer: Carson Optical
Model Number: Micro VM-616
Product Code: 750668000507
Price: $50.00 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- 6x magnification power
- 16mm objective lens for bright imaging
- Ultra Compact
- High quality optics
- Perfect for use at sporting events and all outdoor activities
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Description:
Carson's Micro is the smallest full-featured, high-quality binocular in the world. Ultra-compact, it fits in the palm of your hand, yet provides the crisp, clear imaging of standard size optics. Independent click-stop focusing helps to lock in adjustments. Precision made with fully-coated optics.Get more product details from Amazon
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A tiny treat!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I wanted a nice small pair of binoculars I could toss in my bag (or pocket) and take anywhere and these more than fill that function. But I bought it elsewhere and spent $5.00 more on them and $2.00 more than Amazon charges for shipping, oh woe!
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br /But these are tiny and delightful! I don't feel any click stop anything for focusing. Just turn the smoothly adjusting eyepieces and get a sharp view. Both sides adjust fully so you can set them perfectly. They are not very bright but you can't expect that from 16 / 6 = 2.6666666666666666666666666666667 call it 3 when for bright you want a 5.
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br /These seem very nice and sharp to me and they are fraction of my 7 x 35s in size. I think I could fit 4 or 5 of them into my 7 x 35's case. For astronomy the 7 x 35s, for everything else, these are magnificent IMHO.
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br /I've read all over where people say that the frequency of use is inverse to the size and difficulty of setting up or carrying around the optics, be they telescopes or binoculars. These are super easy to carry along and use, so I'm sure they will be used the most of any of the binoculars and telescope I own.
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br /The construction seems to be all metal and rubber about the grips and fold down eyecups. The glass seems to be fully coated with a blue cast, beats me what that is.
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br /Would I do it again? In a flat second. I love them and I'll bet my wife will love them too!
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br /But these are tiny and delightful! I don't feel any click stop anything for focusing. Just turn the smoothly adjusting eyepieces and get a sharp view. Both sides adjust fully so you can set them perfectly. They are not very bright but you can't expect that from 16 / 6 = 2.6666666666666666666666666666667 call it 3 when for bright you want a 5.
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br /These seem very nice and sharp to me and they are fraction of my 7 x 35s in size. I think I could fit 4 or 5 of them into my 7 x 35's case. For astronomy the 7 x 35s, for everything else, these are magnificent IMHO.
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br /I've read all over where people say that the frequency of use is inverse to the size and difficulty of setting up or carrying around the optics, be they telescopes or binoculars. These are super easy to carry along and use, so I'm sure they will be used the most of any of the binoculars and telescope I own.
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br /The construction seems to be all metal and rubber about the grips and fold down eyecups. The glass seems to be fully coated with a blue cast, beats me what that is.
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br /Would I do it again? In a flat second. I love them and I'll bet my wife will love them too!
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No center focusing wheel!
Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Jan 28, 2008
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I find it difficult to go into a swoon over purportedly "full featured" binoculars "ideal" for sports viewing that HAVE NO FOCUS WHEEL. Only if the "sport" is chess or stargazing, i.e., where nothing moves. Each eyepiece must be focused separately at the eyecup. Hard to imagine how one could follow ANY activity while trying to focus two independent eyepieces simultaneously. It's really like two li'l telescopes divided by your nose. The space savings vanish into oblivion when you try actually using these things -- then you realize that because they are largely useless, they are wasting space that could be taken up by something actually useful. Save yourself the trouble and get a pair of real binoculars.
Pretty good binoculars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Aug 26, 2008
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They are small enough to fit in your pocket to take anywhere. I have used them in the theatre and outdoor shows and they serve the purpose. For prolonged use you might need to look elsewhere.
Sal in Takoma Park
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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These glasses were a suprise present for my wife. They were perfect, she loved them, nice small size, very powerful for the size, great for concerts, I am intending to get a second pair for my self. Great glasses for the price. Merchant was quick the glasses arrived on time.
