Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Silver)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs
  • Not as pleased as other reviewers of this product
  • Binoculars
  • Excellent Binoculars
  • Alaska
Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Silver)

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Accessories:
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Product Features:
  • Light and ultra-compact design for no-hassle portability
  • Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare
  • Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing
  • Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
  • Contemporary design

ASIN: B0001M398W
Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Silver)

Product Description

6.4 angle of view, 367' field of view UV-protected aspherical lenses 11mm eye relief Lens composition: 6 elements in 4 groups Mono-layer coated lens Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare Built-in dioptric correction

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs.......2007-12-18

I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.
I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.
Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.
I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.
I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.
They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.
So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.

3 out of 5 stars Not as pleased as other reviewers of this product.......2007-10-04

I chose to buy these binoculars because of the great reviews here on Amazon. I am not nealry as pleased as the previous reviewers. The binoculars are pretty powerful, and you can see a far distance, but I dislike them for the following reasons: first, they have that whole "one lense goes gray" issue. I have to hold my mouth just right to get a clear view in both lenses. The eye adjustment is never quite right, and the most annoying thing is that both lense caps are too big for the lense and they fall off every time I take the binoculars out of the case. I would go with a different pair of binoculars if I could do it all over again. Even if I had to spend a little more money.

3 out of 5 stars Binoculars.......2007-10-01

They're a little too small to be conveniently used, and the two eyes require separate focusing. However, they are very easy to carry and are adequate for many purposes. If you're not looking for anything fancy, these are a good buy.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Binoculars.......2007-08-01

My brother and sister-in-law have this binocular. I borrowed it at a music festival and my husband and I were very impressed with it. I use it mainly for bird watching and feel that it fits my lifestyle. They are small and lightweight enough to carry around while gardening and it is economically priced. I have a more expensive binocular, but don't find that the clarity of the view is as good as this one.

5 out of 5 stars Alaska.......2007-06-13

Took these on my cruise to Alaska and they were just perfect. For little money the image quality was great. The size and weight made them very easy to carry around. Great buy if your not looking to spending a lot of money.
Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs
  • Not as pleased as other reviewers of this product
  • Binoculars
  • Excellent Binoculars
  • Alaska
Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black)

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ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Compact and lightweight for no-hassle portability
  • Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare
  • Special optical materials provide protection from harmful UV rays
  • Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing
  • Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight

ASIN: B00006FDUG
Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Black)

Product Description

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That's why the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are the perfect viewing companion. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable, too, since their cool design and lightweight make them so simple to carry around, as if they were designed to roam.

Amazon.com Product Description

Affordable and stylish, the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are amazingly compact in size and light in weight so you can easily carry them no matter where your destination. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty binoculars offer amazing views thanks to Olympus's powerful optics.

The Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I binoculars carry antireflective lens coating to reduce glare and special optical materials that provide protection from harmful UV rays. A convenient center focus knob makes for easy, accurate focusing, while the built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight.

Specifications include:

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs.......2007-12-18

I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.
I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.
Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.
I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.
I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.
They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.
So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.

3 out of 5 stars Not as pleased as other reviewers of this product.......2007-10-04

I chose to buy these binoculars because of the great reviews here on Amazon. I am not nealry as pleased as the previous reviewers. The binoculars are pretty powerful, and you can see a far distance, but I dislike them for the following reasons: first, they have that whole "one lense goes gray" issue. I have to hold my mouth just right to get a clear view in both lenses. The eye adjustment is never quite right, and the most annoying thing is that both lense caps are too big for the lense and they fall off every time I take the binoculars out of the case. I would go with a different pair of binoculars if I could do it all over again. Even if I had to spend a little more money.

3 out of 5 stars Binoculars.......2007-10-01

They're a little too small to be conveniently used, and the two eyes require separate focusing. However, they are very easy to carry and are adequate for many purposes. If you're not looking for anything fancy, these are a good buy.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Binoculars.......2007-08-01

My brother and sister-in-law have this binocular. I borrowed it at a music festival and my husband and I were very impressed with it. I use it mainly for bird watching and feel that it fits my lifestyle. They are small and lightweight enough to carry around while gardening and it is economically priced. I have a more expensive binocular, but don't find that the clarity of the view is as good as this one.

5 out of 5 stars Alaska.......2007-06-13

Took these on my cruise to Alaska and they were just perfect. For little money the image quality was great. The size and weight made them very easy to carry around. Great buy if your not looking to spending a lot of money.
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    • 6.4 angle of view, 367' field of view, UV-protected aspherical lenses, 11mm eye relief, Lens composition: 6 elements in 4 groups, Mono-layer coated lens, Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare , Built-in dioptric correction

    ASIN: B000JTJJD6
    BINOCULARS

    Product Description

    Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That's why the all-purpose Roamer DPC I binocular is the perfect viewing companion. Whether you're going camping to a concert or even on vacation this sporty compact binocular offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully-designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable too since it's cool design and light weight make it so simple to carry around as if it was designed to roam.
    BINOCULAR, ROAMER DPC I 8X21, SILVER
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      BINOCULAR, ROAMER DPC I 8X21, SILVER

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      Product Features:
      • Magnification: 8; Objective Diameter: 21mm
      • Angular Field of View: 6.4° Real/51.2° Apparent
      • Close Focus Distance: 7.22'
      • Maximum Exit Pupil: 2.6mm
      • Eye Relief: 11mm; Focus Type: Center

      ASIN: B000SD8M90
      BINOCULAR, ROAMER DPC I 8X21, SILVER

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      BINOCULAR, ROAMER DPC I 8X21, SILVER
      Roamer 8x21 DPC I Binoculars
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        Roamer 8x21 DPC I Binoculars

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        ASIN: B000J46GV4
        Roamer 8x21 DPC I Binoculars

        Product Description

        Whether you are going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully-designed optics. Ultra Compact and Lightweight. Designed to fit snug in a pocket or your hand so you never leave them behind again. Fully Multi Coated Lens with UV Ray Protection. Designed to limit the glare and/or reflections that can be present during viewing while helping to protect your eyes from potentially harmful UV rays. Superior Optics. Olympus designed lenses are coated for superb optical performance. Short Range Capability. Minimum focusing distance provides excellent short-range ability so they can be comfortably used indoors as well as outdoors. Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
        8 x 21 Roamer DPC I Binoculars
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          8 x 21 Roamer DPC I Binoculars

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          ASIN: B000FJ9VDS
          8 x 21 Roamer DPC I Binoculars

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          Olympus 8x21 DPC I Roamer
          OLYMPUS ROAMER 8X21 DPC I BINOCULARS (118745)
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            OLYMPUS ROAMER 8X21 DPC I BINOCULARS (118745)

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            ASIN: B000IG65EG
            OLYMPUS ROAMER 8X21 DPC I BINOCULARS (118745)

            Product Description

            Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That's why the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are the perfect viewing companion. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully-designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable, too, since their cool design and light weight make them so simple to carry around, as if they were designed to roam. Ultra Compact and Lightweight. So portable you have to take them with you wherever you go. Fully Multi Coated Lens with UV Ray Protection. Designed to provide extra protection from the glare and/or reflection caused by light while protecting your eyes from the effects of UV ray exposure. Superior Optics. Olympus designed lenses are coated for superb optical performance. Short Range Capability. Minimum focusing distance provides excellent short-range ability so they can be comfortably used indoors as well as outdoors.
            Roamer 8x21 DPC I Binoculars
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              Roamer 8x21 DPC I Binoculars

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              ASIN: B000VMP4Y4
              Roamer 8x21 DPC I Binoculars

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              Olympus 8x21 DPC I Roamer
              OLYMPUS 118705 BINOCULAR ROAMER DPC I 8X21
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                OLYMPUS 118705 BINOCULAR ROAMER DPC I 8X21

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                Product Features:
                • Magnification: 8; Objective Diameter: 21mm
                • Angular Field of View: 51.2° Apparent/6.4° Real
                • Maximum Exit Pupil: 2.6mm; Eye Relief: 11mm
                • Application/Usage: Travel/Sports
                • Standard Warranty: Lifetime

                ASIN: B000F33YAK
                OLYMPUS 118705 BINOCULAR ROAMER DPC I 8X21

                Product Description

                Compact and lightweight for no-hassle portability Contemporary design is sporty and stylish so the binoculars look as great as the view Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare Special optical materials provide protection from harmful UV rays Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
                Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Gray)
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs
                • Not as pleased as other reviewers of this product
                • Binoculars
                • Excellent Binoculars
                • Alaska
                Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Gray)

                Manufacturer: Olympus
                ProductGroup: Photography
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                Product Features:
                • Light and ultra-compact design for no-hassle portability
                • Anti-reflective lens coating reduces glare
                • Convenient center focus knob for easy, accurate focusing
                • Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
                • Contemporary design

                ASIN: B0001M398M
                Olympus Roamer 8x21 DPC I Compact Porro Prism Binocular (Gray)

                Product Description

                Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are unexpected. That's why the all-purpose Roamer binoculars are the perfect viewing companion. Whether you're going camping, to a concert, or even on vacation, these sporty, compact binoculars offer an amazing view thanks to wonderfully designed optics. And a view that is easily attainable, too, since their cool design and lightweight make them so simple to carry around, as if they were designed to roam.

                Customer Reviews:

                4 out of 5 stars compared to roamer 8x21 roof prism binocs.......2007-12-18

                I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.
                I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.
                Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.
                I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.
                I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.
                They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.
                So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.

                3 out of 5 stars Not as pleased as other reviewers of this product.......2007-10-04

                I chose to buy these binoculars because of the great reviews here on Amazon. I am not nealry as pleased as the previous reviewers. The binoculars are pretty powerful, and you can see a far distance, but I dislike them for the following reasons: first, they have that whole "one lense goes gray" issue. I have to hold my mouth just right to get a clear view in both lenses. The eye adjustment is never quite right, and the most annoying thing is that both lense caps are too big for the lense and they fall off every time I take the binoculars out of the case. I would go with a different pair of binoculars if I could do it all over again. Even if I had to spend a little more money.

                3 out of 5 stars Binoculars.......2007-10-01

                They're a little too small to be conveniently used, and the two eyes require separate focusing. However, they are very easy to carry and are adequate for many purposes. If you're not looking for anything fancy, these are a good buy.

                5 out of 5 stars Excellent Binoculars.......2007-08-01

                My brother and sister-in-law have this binocular. I borrowed it at a music festival and my husband and I were very impressed with it. I use it mainly for bird watching and feel that it fits my lifestyle. They are small and lightweight enough to carry around while gardening and it is economically priced. I have a more expensive binocular, but don't find that the clarity of the view is as good as this one.

                5 out of 5 stars Alaska.......2007-06-13

                Took these on my cruise to Alaska and they were just perfect. For little money the image quality was great. The size and weight made them very easy to carry around. Great buy if your not looking to spending a lot of money.

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