Olympus Trip Light 8x21 RC I 8x Binoculars

Key Features

Along with your trekking gear and hiking shoes, the next most important accessory you might need on camping trips would be a pair of binoculars that will keep you close to your destination at all times. This Olympus Trip Light 8 x 21 RC II is a compact pair of binoculars, ideal for outdoor activities. These binoculars sport a Roof type prism that helps maintain the slim construction of the viewing barrel. The Trip Light binoculars feature a magnification of 8x, bringing the object of your observation closer.

Body

The 8 x 21 RC II has a compact body that is foldable for easy portability. You can conveniently pack away the RC II binoculars in your hand luggage or carry it in your jacket's pocket. The eyecups can be pushed in if you wear eye glasses. If you're sharing these binoculars with someone who doesn't wear spectacles, the eyecups can be pulled out for comfort. Each eye cup has an independent diopter adjustment control so that the experience can be customized for each eye.

This lightweight accessory weighs 190 g and measures 106 x 88 x 38 mm, fitting in comfortably with all your travel plans. You can also use the Olympus Trip Light Binoculars for longer periods of time without feeling fatigued. The focus knob is placed handily in the middle, letting you choose what you focus on.

Performance

The Trip Light binoculars have an objective lens size of 21 mm, which lets in enough light for outdoor activities such as bird watching or hiking. The exit pupil of this Olympus binoculars measures 2.6 mm, which is the diameter of the shaft of light entering the eye from the binocular. This gives you an idea of how bright your image will be when seen through the viewing barrel.

The center focus feature lets you adjust the focus for both eye pieces simultaneously, ideal for wildlife spotting. The closest focusing distance of this Trip light pair of binoculars is 3 m, letting you use this for multiple purposes. This 8 x 21 RC II has an eye-relief of 11.5 mm, indicating the optimum distance necessary between your eye and the eye piece of the binoculars. The actual field of view measures at 6.3°, giving you a bird's eye view of the scene in front of you.

The Olympus Trip Light 8 x 21 RC II has multi-coating for the eye piece and the objective lens with a single layer coating for the rest of the barrel view. This reduces glare and gives you a bright view of your subject. These binoculars by Olympus also feature UV ray protection, allowing you to use it out in the wild for many hours without worrying about exposure.

The independent diopter adjustment control has a range of 2m-1, giving you a customizable experience. This lets you adjust the lens power of each eyepiece in case your eyes have varying power.

Buying Guide

This pair of binoculars is easy to use, even for first-timers, with variable controls for eye interval, focus and diopter. The brightness level makes it an ideal buy if you enjoy outdoor activities, or indoor activities that are brightly lit. You can therefore use the Olympus Trip Light 8 x 21 RC II binoculars for bird watching, wildlife spotting, hiking, camping and for distant viewing at art galleries, museums, concerts or opera houses.