Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars
Normal Price:$85.00
Our Price:$43.01
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model: 8 x 21 RC I Silver Binoculars
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Olympus
Label: Olympus
Features for Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars:
- Slim body and foldable design
- High-index BaK-4 roof prisms
- UV protection
- Center focus knob
- Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to each user's eyesight
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Customer Reviews
Best of Both Worlds 
2008-04-05
Very pleased with this product - doubles for use at theater and sports events as well as bird watching and other longer range viewing. Compact, easy to carry and focus.
Good value! 
2008-02-14
I would in no way consider myself a binocular enthusiast. I was going on a trip to Daytona International Speedway and wanted an inexpensive, small, yet effective set to use while I was there.
I did a little research and thought that for what I was looking for, and the price I had alloted for this, I would try these binoculars.
Overall I've been pretty happy with them and would recommend them to any novice or someone that's possibly looking for a pair to get their child as an introduction into birdwatching or general binocular use.
I have pretty bad eyes, one of which is significantly worse than the other. I don't know if this is standard on all binoculars, but this pair made it possible for me to adjust both eyes through first and then "fine tune" my worse eye......nice feature.
Now THIS is a bargain! 2008-02-08
Took these glasses on our vacation and we were amazed at the clarity and amount we were able to see with such an inexpensive pair of binoculars. Very good. Would recommend 100%
Great quality, affordable binobulars 2008-01-07
Purchased this product for my parents on Christmas and they LOVE them. Compact, lightweight, and great viewing quality.
Great Buy 2008-01-01
I bought these as a gift for my Dad. They are just what I wanted and everything I'd read when researching products. My dad was delighted with them, they are convenient due to size and weight and he's already used them on walks and will be good for shows.
Don't expect them to be water resistant! Here's what to do if there's moisture inside and you're in the Outback... 
2008-06-17
We bought two pairs of these binoculars for a trip to Costa Rica, wanting something lighter than our beautiful but heavy Zeiss bins. When they came, one was defective - one side didn't focus - so we had to replace that just before departure. In use we found them lightweight, easy to use and the optics are quite OK for such cheap binoculars. I like the close focus and their pocketability. The right-eye diopter adjustment is quite loose so you need to tape it in place.
Main problem is, in CR it rains...and rains! There are so many opportunities for bins to get wet. Within a few days, both had moisture inside the left barrel. It took us a while to figure how to clean this out.
First you prise off the silver plastic shells, underside then topside, using a knife or small screwdriver in the seam where they snap together. (The plastic is tacked to the metal inner barrels with spots of glue, so this takes a bit of force). Only then can you twist off the eyepiece assembly and mop out the moisture. You have to get all glass surfaces, especially the prisms, scrupulously clean with lens cleaner and lint-free lens tissue, or else there will always be some cloudiness. Watch out for the little black plastic slider that goes diagonally thru the middle of each set of prisms - moisture gets in there too, you may have to yank it out and clean inside that slot.
Then put it all together and make sure it isn't hanging round your neck NEXT time you fall in the river or sea!
This fix worked for us, but don't try it unless you are fairly methodical and handy at fixing things
Never knew binoculars could be so good! 2008-05-04
After ridding myself of the cheapy binoculars that I had for years, I decided to dive in and get some "good" ones. Well, I was pleasantly surprised that these went way beyond good. These binoculars are fabulous. Everybody should have a pair like these!!
Small but mighty! 2008-04-08
These binoculars are small and weigh very little, but they are quality!! Although they don't magnify as much as I would like, it sure beats lugging around the large binoculars that I also own.
Shop for a different pair 
2008-04-06
Very disappointed in the quality. They received high marks in Consumer Reports and that is why I chose them, however the zoom was terrible. I had to send them back.
Best Little Binocular 2008-04-06
Got it primarily for watching plays and shows. We love its ease of use and great image quality. At this price, to get a nice case, diopter adjustment, eye relief and UV coated lens is worth it!
