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I had these for several years and they are very nice for travel. Very clear images in good light and hardly noticable around the neck or in a coat pocket. Used them more than bigger and better (8x42 or IS) binocs. But alas I dropped them from waist height and the hinge broke. So now it's a tough decision just to replace or pick up something with a hardier construction. Will try heartier this time.

I purchased these binoculars based on the posted reviews. Upon receiving and trying them out, the first impression is:

Pros:
compact, lightweight, pouch with belt loop, good short range ability

Cons:
Cheap look and feel, eye cup covers come off easily and will get lost sooner or later, neck strap is flimsy and on the short side, eye interval is rather narrow and if your eyes are wide apart like mine, you can't increase the inverval enough to accommodate both eyes at the same time

I bought the Olympus glasses for my wife to use primarily around the house for bird watching. We live on acreage and she can sit on the front or back porch and watch all our local birds within a couple acres with no problem. They are powerful yet lightweight and comfortable in the hand. Easy to focus the 8x25 lenses.

Greart optics at an affordable price. This product made a great gift, however was shipped and received just in time for Christmas. Although the item was listed as "in-stock", we received an email after purchase from the reseller indicating that the binoculars were on back order.

I use these binoculars mostly at the opera and theater. They work well in low light conditions.