I recently purchased these binoculars and I also own another pair that I bought at a much higher price. I have to say, these are better than my $50 binocs! Great stability combines with wide viewing area and easy focus to create the best binoculars I've ever used! This is an easy purchase, a must buy!

I got one of these binoculars for Christmas and these are more powerful than another pair i had from a diffrent company. Bushnell is a trusted and powerful name in the binocular business and this model is small compact and very powerful for its size and price. The only gripe i have about it is that it there are two things you half to use to adjust the focus, so in other words one could be fuzzy when the other is clear, making the view a little distorted, but overall this is a great pair of binoculars by a trusted name, Bushnell.

I purchased these binoculars to bring to concerts and plays. The size was perfect for my small evening purse, but I didn't realize just how well they worked. Wish that I would have owned them when I was sitting in the upper stratosphere at the Celine Dion concert in Las Vegas. They go with me to every event now to ensure a "good" seat every time.

I have shared a pair with a friend for more than a year and I must say I was amazed the first time I looked through them, having had all my experience with a [$] pair of older compact binoculars. These were nearly as good and a fraction of the price. Highly recommended.

I was really impressed with these tiny little binoculars. They don't look like much but they worked well for me. They are a good value for the money.

After using standard size binoculars for years, I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use of these compact binoculars. I plan to take them on my next birdwatching outing and I'm sure the minimal weight will be appreciated.

As a former seller, I find these binoculars to be excellent for nature watching and all other general purposes. The compact size and weight, with case, make them most suitable for traveling. Highly recommend. Bill

First, I wished I had checked the reviews before purchasing! I have owned other Bushnell Binoculars, but these are by far the worst I have used. I took an Alaska trip and nearly every time I used the binoculars it was necessary to re-focus both lenses. I would not recommend these at all, there are many better pairs of binoculars on the market for a comparable price.

I bought these for deer hunting a couple of years ago because they were inexpensive, small and had decent magnification. The size and the price were the main draw, and I knew that I would was not buying an excellent set of binoculars. My usual range for viewing is 75 - 150 yards, and these work well in that range. They work well enough in low light conditions, but I'm sure that more expensive models do a much better job.

For my two main needs - spotting animals and then judging the quality of the antlers - they do okay. But, for counting points on antlers I find that I have to brace them against a staionary rest. If I don't, then the involuntary shaking caused by breathing, my heartbeat and muscle movement makes it very difficult to do if I just hold them freehand.

The major detractor with these glasses is the continual need to refocus. In my experience the right lens always has to be refocused whenever I adjust the glasses as a unit. And they seem to get out of focus quite easily whenever I'm just handling them. It's for that reason alone that I am now researching my next purchase of a different set of binos.

These easily fit in a pocket next to a cell phone, or with the included case strap to a belt. I used these for game viewing in Africa and was not disappointed; got me close to the action and were never a hassle to lug around or take out. For the money, these are a great value.

these glasses are small, protable and good for concerts and quick bird work. I keep a set in the car, but they do not replace my larger busnells for birding. please don't expect to do more than a little backyard birding with these, and i am now adjusted to my larger set, so i use those in the yard. You get what you pay for.

The real value of this binocular is because it is so compact. It could fit into your pant pocket and still give you a useful tool. It has 12x magnification and the image is quite good compared to other binoculars in the same price range. It also has a rugged look and feel with a nice rubber casing.

The only problems that I find with the binocular is that 12x is a bit too unsteady to hold with your hands. So I find myself leaning on a nearby support in an attempt to keep the view from shaking. Also due to the small objective lens of the binocular, the view at night is not as bright as it could be (on comparing with a binocular with a 50mm objective lens). These are not really problems of this binocular but are limitations due to its size and magnification.

In short these are quite impressive.

The Bushnell Powerview 12x25 is a fine, small pocket-sized binocular. Since my wife is an avid bird watcher, we already have several binoculars of various sizes and viewing power. Our grandson accidentally broke her small 10x25 Bushnell that we used for trips, so I researched, then bought this one from Amazon for her birthday. She loves it. The viewing power is a bit greater than the other and is every bit as compact, which makes it easy to pack for vacations, yet provides for a good viewing experience when enjoying the various bird populations around the country. We both highly recommend this, and other Bushnell products.

Absolutely wonderful. Great value for the price. They are easy to carry and powerful enough for birding and sport events. I love them. I like the fact that each side is adjustable to each eye.
I'm having a wonderful time with them.

It is light weight and compact, fits in a pocket. You can adjust each lense separately.

I found these Binoculars to be well worth the money & a bargin at that! They are of excellent quality for the money. These are not for weekend bird watchers, short range hunters, shakey handed people, or boaters. They are excellent for long range posted hunters, during legal hunting hours on non running game. If you can't steady these, your not gonna hit what your aiming at anyway. I wear eyeglasses and focusing without use of my glasses excellent. The only improvement would be a stand attachment for use at the range, but this could effect the compactness of this item. P.S Hunt safely & know your back stop!

I bought these binoculars as a companion to the opera. I used them yesterday for the first time, and I must say these do the job just great. The size is very small, so you can put them in a small purse, and the touch and design of them are very delicate. I was sharing them throughout the whole performance, and I did not have any problem at all with the focus; they were in focus all the time. I did not know much about binoculars, so I did some research online before buying. I found out Bushnell was a very reliable brand, and the price of these on Amazon is just great ($19.99 while I am writing this review). I wear glasses, so I have to take them off to use them properly; but that is just fine with me. My seats at the opera this year are among the worst, because I wanted to see the whole season for a cheaper price, so I needed to make sure I got binoculars. I am completely satisfied with these, and I do not need any fancier or more expensive ones.

These are lightweight binoculars with a neck strap and carrying case. I like the fact that the eyepiece can be adjusted to accomodate people who wear glasses. The zoom is easy to use. I took them on a trip to Alaska and they were perfect.

"Dad, why is the image in these binoculars so dim and shaky?" "Because it's got too much magnification for a hand-held binocular."

"Why is this thing so hard to focus?" "Too high magnification and a lot of slack in the focus mechanism."

"Dad, why is it so hard to follow birds in flight? "It has a narrow true field of view."

"Why is it so hard to postion my eyes so that I can see the whole image in both eyes?" "Small exit pupils, very short eye relief, and the hinges don't have much resistance to hold the proper interpupillary distance."

The only virtues of these binoculars are their compact size, light weight, and reasonably wide apparent field of view (AFOV). Those that gave these binocs a good review, try a similarly-priced pair of lower-magnification binocs, notice the sharper and steadier views, easier focusing, and see if you go back to these. If you need a very inexpensive, very compact binocular that is at least decent/useable, try out the 8x21s of similar design under various brand names; they are better in just about every practical respect, and cost less.

I purchased these because I don't like taking my $100 binoculars to football games and rock concerts. These are perfect. The optics are a little cheap, but at $20, I think it's a steal.

Used this on a trip to Hawaii - brought the lava much closer (looked great at night). It's not difficult to focus, and provides clear images. I was not disappointed in the least.
Compact size makes it pocketable - perfect for any traveler/casual user.

Recommended

I wasn't sure how good these binoculars would be given the size, but I had a lot of confidence in the Bushnell name. I'm very happy I decided to take a chance and buy them. They are everything I was hoping for. Compact, lightweight, and easy to use. I would definitely recommend them!

What's not to like? Light, compact and comes with the strap, case and wipe cloth. They are perfect. Keep in mind 12 power can be more challeging to hold still.

These binoculars are nice and small, which make them perfect for tossing in a pocket on the way to a game or in a carry-on bag. I've been using them at racetracks across America, where it's imperative to be able to see a good 1000 yards, especially at Belmont Park, which has the widest track in North America. Not only do these glasses make it easy to distinguish saddlecloth colors and numbers on the backstretch going into the far turn, but I can often even make out whether or not a horse's ears are pricked.

I've only used these twice and the 2nd time was star gazing and the focusing mechanism in the left lens stopped working without an apparent cause of damage. The small exit pupil diamater has always resulted in serious eye strain as well, making perfect alignment a requirement for getting any usable images.

You get what you pay for.

We purchased these cute binoculars for a recent trip we took. We wanted something light and compact to put into my pocket book just in case we wanted a closer look while sightseeing. They were perfect as we went to Sedona, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas and we would have definitely been disappointed without them. These binoculars had a very good view and steady feel. We got a really close look at the condors soaring over the Grand Canyon. We found the binoculars to be of good value and performance.

I have carried this binoculars EVERYWHERE I went for ALL occasions. Let me tell you this is one of the BEST thing I have ever done for myself since I love Nature Watch, Sports and Concert event. This tiny compact yet POWERFUL binocular fit in my one palm size, very light, durable, cool design, and it serves its purpose. WHY in the world would you spend more bucks for these clumsy ugly big heavy kind ??? I am more than happy with this item~! YEAH~!!!

If you're looking for a pair that you don't want to lose sleep over losing or having your kid break, these are it. Having 20/15 vision, I find it's not easy keeping focus, because I have to change both the focus and the diopter on one of the lenses to bring an image into clear focus.

Bought the 12X version so that we could look at the lava build new land in Hawaii at night from the balcony of our cruise ship. The problems that I had were strictly my own... Small binoculars like these require precise alignment with the eye in order to get the image centered. Larger ones are easier for me to line up with my glasses (or without). Buying 12X made the problem worse. I should have stopped at 10X. And given an option I would have liked a larger tan 25mm objective lens.

The case is nice and holds the binoculars snugly. Never tried the belt loops. The size is great and fits nicely in a cargo pants pocket. When a larger model is not convenient, these work well.

Using them for a long time is tiring. But for quick spotting, these are fine.

These are great little binoculars that I use quite often. They are so compact and lightweight that I grab them whenever I leave the house - whether it be for a boat ride around the lake or just a quick ride. I don't see quite as well when I leave my eyeglasses on and it does take a little bit more adjusting to get the focus right with eyeglasses, but they are a great pair of binoculars for the price. I am very impressed with the quality of them.

I actually purchased 2 of these for Christmas presents. I gave one pair to my son at a "early christmas" gathering & my husband was so enthused by the quality, I ordered another pair for him....AND received them before Christmas! Per my husband: "Very good quality...and compact so that they take up very little room in the glove box of my car!"

One of the reviews I read before purchasing these suggested that the reviewer should've had them for her Celine Dion concert. I took the suggestion and they were perfect! They fit nicely in my evening bag and brought Celine closer to me as I sat in the Second Mezzanine at Caesar's Palace! Not only that - but the price was right! I couldn't be happier! Plus, now I have them for our next trip to Rocky Mountain Park to get up close and personal to some wildlife!

these came in a few days and were in time for Christmas which ws faster than promised. However, after just one hour of use, one of the eye pieces has fallen off. I plan to send them back or see if this is how they are supposed to work.

i've never had binoculars before, so i don't know what to compair them to, but i do enjoy these bushnell and they work really well for bird watching. they can see very clearly accross the very large river where i live, but they can only focus well for maybe 50 yards after that.

I bought my first binoculars. These are compact, lightweight and easy to use. Highly recommend.

These are just the right size for ladies, specially for distance viewing. My husband cant get on with them because with the small eyepieces he cant rest them against his brow to steady them - they float- and go out of focus. For us with smaller eyesockets they sit very nicely and the lenses are very clear. The clarity and detail being just as good as my bigger much more expensive pair. Very light and handy you can just keep them in your pocket .

I am pleased with the functionality of the Bushnell compact binoculars relative to the price. I plan to tuck them in to my purse for concerts, plays, and other events.

it is a binocular. gives great magnification. we used it for watching wildlife at national park. only it is gives shaking images if not held steady . we had a tripod so was easy for us. i would recommend it for anyone who isnt interestd in very expensive stuff.

A gift for my 10-year old birdwatching granddaughter. She was delighted. I would have preferred a lower magnification; 12x is too much for extended viewing, and 6x or 8x more generally usable. The pair was well made, very good value.

I live on the beach and all of my family members and guests enjoy the ocean, the people, the boats, birds, etc. much more with the use of this Binocular.

Small and compact. Let me see everyting I wanted to.

I had a pair of these and used them for years. Finally the "hinge" became completely loose on one side, so that that side swung loose, making it impossible to maintain the interpupilary [between-the-eyes] distance. So I bought another pair here. On the new pair, the right and left side were focused so differently that no amount of adjusting could bring both sides into focus on the same object. It's probably a matter of quality control. That's why this item has received such differing ratings here, from five stars to one star. So you have two choices -- gamble $20 that these will work when you get them, or just go ahead and spend more money in the first place and buy something that is sure to work.

Bought as a gift for my father. he needed something small and lightweight which these are. I dont know how clear and how crisp the ocular qualities are, as Ive not been the one to use them. But he hasnt had any complaints.

a good first buy, found it a bit heavy though. haven't used it much but am quite satisfied with the product.

It takes just a little bit of adjusting to get it focused but it is fine for me to use whenever I need it.

Took this to the Police concert. Worked great. Comes with a case, easy to carry, magnification allows you to see properly in any lighting conditions.

The shipping is very quick. But the product is kind of hurting my eyes when using it.

I purchased Bolle sunglasses, a producto of Bushnell, and tried to have them fixed only to discover that the website instructs mailing the product that needs work, waiting a few weeks, a technician looks at it and then maybe it is covered under warranty. No other contact information is available(that i could find). Thankz for standing by your product Bushnell!

COULD NOT WAIT TO GET THESE FOR BIRD WATCHING IN MY YARD. READ ALL THE REVIEWS, THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE GRAND. TOO HARD TO FOCUS, THE BIRD IS GONE BY THAT TIME. SPORTING EVENTS, CONCERTS MAY BE OK. DISTANCE CHANGES WHEN WATCHING BIRDS. I DID FINALLY SEE A CARDINAL IN A TREE UP CLOSE. WISH I COULD FIND BINOCS THAT WORK FOR BIRD AND BUTTERFLY WATCHING IN THE YARD AND IN THE TREES, OR COULD FIQURE OUT HOW TO OPERATE THESE. THEY ARE GREAT ONCE I GET THEM FOCUSED THOUGH.