Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter: Customer Reviews & Product Details

Great Value, Bought from Amazon at a great price.These Binoculars are Awesome.
I viewed a water tank two miles away,that had faded writing on it that I never noticed when I drove by the tank. My only gripe would be that these are semi heavy (quality)and my hands shake lightly from the weight, which is a good thing.
I found that if I put my elbows on my chest, and put my wraists together, with my fingers pointing up, I can support these binoculars with minimal shaking.
I would recommend to a friend.

I ordered this for a friend for Christmas and tested it out before wrapping it and it was amazing. Very easy to use and pretty light. My one suggestion would be to make sure to get a tripod. It comes with a tripod adapter and this is useful because it's difficult to keep it steady. But definitely a great purchase.

I RECEIVED THE 15X70'S, AND RIGHT AWAY NOTICED THEY FELT VERY LIGHT( PLASTIC BODY?), COMPARED TO MY OLDER 11X80 UNITRON BINOS. ANYWAY AFTER TAKING THEM OUT SIDE TO TEST THE OPTICS, I NOTICED SHADOWS OF DIRT/DUST SPECKS IN THE IMAGES. BACK INSIDE, UNDER A LAMP,I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE DUST, DIRT, AND EVEN HAIRS, THAT WERE INSIDE OF THE LENS, BOTH EYEPIECES, AND BOTH OBJECTIVES! THERE IS EVEN SOME SMALL SMUDGE MARKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE OBJECTIVES.
ALSO THE PLASTIC TRIPOD ADAPTER TO MOUNT THE BINOS ON A TRIPOD IS USELESS. IT VIBRATES LIKE IT WAS MADE OF RUBBER, AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH. PURCHASERS SHOULD BUY A METAL ADAPTER.
I HAVE BOUGHT MANY CELESTRON PRODUCTS IN THE PAST, INCUDING C6, AND C8 TELESCOPES, AND USED TO BE HAPPY WITH THE QUALITY... NOT SO SURE NOW.
I CAN'T BELIEVE CELESTRON QUALITY CONTROL HAS LET SOMETHING LIKE THESE PASS.
ANYWAY, IN ALL FAIRNESS, THEY WERE ONLY $50.00, AND HAVE FAIRLY SHARP, BRIGHT, WIDE, FIELDS OF VIEW. IF YOU CAN LOOK OVER THE DUST SHADOWS.

I bought these while Amazon had them in stock, awesome value for the price. Being prudent I first looked at the negative reviews. Almost all the negative reviews from someone who knew a little about binoculars were from receiving bins out of collimation, and one or 2 with just bad luck in manufacturing defects. It is important to read the reviews and not just take the stars. The few other negative reviews not about collimation were either for the wrong product or just clueless. So I figured for the price if they were off I'd adjust them myself, but got lucky, they were spot on.
There is some blurring in the outer field of view. That is the difference between a $50 pair and a $400 pair. I'll keep the $350 and deal with it.
Terrestrial viewing is awesome, pulls things right in. Night time terrestrial viewing these really shine. I about jumped scanning a field and finding a deer illuminated only by a streetlamp 1/4 mile away. Only had a chance to view Jupiter through a hole in the clouds. Sharp and bright with good contrast.
My only complaint is the minimum interpupillary distance is just barely passable for my eyes. Keep this in mind if considering for children, they may not be able to use these.

This is a great binocular at an unbelievable price. I enjoy sky watching using this binocular, specially in observing moon, Jupiter and its moons.