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The Celestron UpClose G2 8x40 Porro Binoculars deliver bright, sharp images with 8x magnification and multi-coated BK-7 prism glass. Built tough with a water-resistant, rubber-armored aluminum body, they’re designed for comfort and durability in any outdoor setting. Perfect for birdwatching, sports, travel, and live events, these binoculars come complete with essential accessories and a Limited Lifetime US Warranty, making them a reliable choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike.












| ASIN | B006ZN4WOQ |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Apparent Angle of View | 59.7 degrees |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #33 in Binoculars |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Built-In Media | Carrying Case, Eyepiece covers, Objective covers, UpClose G2 8x40 Porro Binocular |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 326 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Rubber |
| Exit-Pupil Diameter | 5 millimeters |
| Eye Relief | 12 millimeters |
| Features | Water Resistant |
| Field of View | 8.2 degrees |
| Focus Description | Center Focus |
| Focus Type | Center Focus, Fixed Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234712521 |
| Item Weight | 680 g |
| Low Light Technology | yes |
| Magnification Maximum | 8 x |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 71252-CGL |
| Model Name | UpClose G2 8x40mm Porro Binoculars |
| Model Number | 71252-CGL |
| Mount Type | Tripod Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 millimeters |
| Prism Type | Porro Prism |
| Size Map | Full Size |
| Special Feature | Water Resistant |
| Specific Uses | Hiking & Outdoors |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hiking & Outdoors |
| UPC | 050234712521 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 8 multiplier_x |
M**8
Best I've Found - higher and lower $$ -- By far these are the best in this class
I tried several types- more expensive and less, and these are awesome. I can adjust so I see no dark spots, the close and distant features work well beyond others I tried. For the money - trust me, you can't get better than these. They are a tad heavier than the pocket type of course - but nothing that should stop you from trying them. I would encourage anyone on the fence to go for it. I'm sure glad I did
M**9
Great for the price.
Excellent mechanically. At a dark astronomy site, you can't tell these from expensive glass. In town with streetlights, stray light will splash across your view. Even the sunset will through glare across the view if you look within 30 degrees of it. All binoculars show stray light near streetlights, but these show it more than my $110 Nikon Aculons. That is their only flaw, though. They are mechanically and optically great otherwise. I've gotten many people to look at them during astronomy outreach, and all were impressed. They are as advertised. For $25 shipped, buy them and don't worry about breaking them.
J**.
Good for the price
Easy to get good results. I use them for amateur astronomy, they are quite good for that purpose. As with any binocular it is difficult to hold steady without a tripod. Amazing how many stars are visible that I can't see without them. The eyepiece adjustment for people with glasses is not as sturdy as I would like, but functional.
H**L
Celestron – UpClose G2 8x40 Porro Binoculars with Multi-Coated BK-7 Prism Glass – Water-Resistant
I purchased these to see if I could hold them better than my 10x50 I currently own and having trouble with holding them still while trying to focus or look at anything in the distance. Yes these are a very good purchase and are well made. I would recommend these to anyone.
C**L
Great for birding!
Nice entry level binoculars made well, nice carrying case. Excellent for birding. I would definitely get a sturdier more comfortable neck strap.
D**G
Great clear images
We used these binos on safari in Africa. They worked great for viewing birds to elephants.
J**E
Bad quality, broke in less than a year or sporadic use.
These binoculars definitely did the job... Until the left ocular completely broke off. The cheap plastic that connected it to the middle just snapped right off. Total bummer. I looked into their warranty, and it says that I would have to pay for shipping to and from their facility if I wanted these returned or replaced. Which would cost more than these cheap binoculars themselves did. I do not recommend these!!
B**.
Does not live up to the Celestron name
Not a fan, you cannot move the eyepieces close enough for some people (me) so it still has a double image. The eyepieces also are not big enough to give a good image. I bought a couple different sets to try out and I will be returning this pair.
D**O
prodotto perfettamente corrispondente e velocissimo nella consegna
prodotto perfettamente corrispondente e velocissimo nella consegna, prodotto corrispondente alla descrizione e funzionante in tutte le parti, visione chiara e ingrandimento corretto, (lenti correttamente allineate con messa a fuoco molto precisa) dettaglio elevato, rapporto qualita prezzo molto alto. mi sento di consigliarlo a chiunque - tengo a precisare che conosco e ho usato molti altri binocoli anche di marche blasonate.
K**太
作りについての報告です
私は双眼鏡を使うのが初めてではありませんが、多くの双眼鏡を見比べたことがあるわけではないので、光学性能の良し悪しは正直よくわかりません。 なので作りについての報告のみしたいと思います。 安いのでしょうがないですが、やっぱり見た目は安っぽいです。でも今どきの双眼鏡は高級品も外装は樹脂やゴムなので大差ないかもしれません。もちろんMade in Chinaです。 プリズムボックスとそれを繋ぐアームは一体構造でアルミ製です。しかし接眼レンズが付いているアームはプラスチック製です。接眼レンズを押したときのたわみは金属製より大きいです。たわめば当然ピントがズレます。 しかしメリットもあります。金属だと強い力が掛かって曲がったら曲がったきりですが、プラなら元に戻ります。一長一短ですね。 ピントリングの回転は柔らかめかもしれません。もう少し固くてもいい気がします。 右の接眼レンズに付いてる視度調整リングと左右を繋ぐヒンジの回転はしっかり固く、簡単にズレてしまうようなことはありません。これは良い。 目当てはメガネ使用時は折りたたむタイプのゴム製で、接眼レンズ枠をすっぽり覆う形で被せてあります。 これにはちょっとお粗末なところがあります。右の目当てには視度調整のための「+ 0 -」という印があり、アームには指標があるのですが、なんとその目当てが接眼レンズ枠に固定されていずヌルヌルとエンドレスで回ってしまうのです!それじゃ意味が無い!印が無くても調整に支障無いとはいえ、お粗末すぎます。 ゴムを少しめくってみたら外せそうだったので外してみて理由が分かりました。一応接着剤らしきものが塗ってあるのですが、極悪品質でヌルヌルベタベタしてるだけで全く接着できていなかったのです!ありえない!左右共です。さすがの中華クオリティ(笑)。 レンズはマルチコートを謳っていますが、全ての面にコーティングしてるわけではないようで、白く明るい反射が見えます。プリズムは無コートです。鏡筒内の内面反射対策もあまりなされていないようで、なんと白い接着剤が使われていたりします。黒い接着剤でもコスト変わらないでしょうに。 プリズムがローコストなBK7だと射出瞳がケラレると言われます。本機は確かにケラレが確認できますが、極わずかです。これならほとんど影響無いのではないでしょうか。 仕様表にはWater Resistantとありますが、IPコードは書いてないのでどの程度かは不明です。おそらく防滴程度ではないでしょうか。窒素封入はありません。 レンズキャップは対物接眼どちらも紛失防止の工夫のないシンプルなキャップ。しかもユルユルですぐ外れる。失くしてくれと言わんばかりのキャップです。 三脚アダプター取り付け部のカバーもネジ留めではなくパチッとはめてあるだけなので、付け外しを繰り返せば緩くなってくると思われますし、小さいのでレンズキャップよりさらに失くしやすいです。 ストラップは幅9mmの平紐という最低限の物。首に食い込むので他の幅広のを付けました。 ケースも安っぽいです。オマケってところ。 取説に日本語はありません。日本の代理店であるアーキサイト社のチラシが入っていて、日本語の取説はウェブサイトでダウンロードできると書いてあるのですが、行ってみたところ本機のような安物の取説はありませんでした(笑)。もっとも取説なんか不要ですが。 本機はエントリークラスなので、上級機よりローコストな作りなのは当然でしょう。なので問題は「この価格としてはどうなのか」ですが、最初に書いた通り私は多くの双眼鏡を見比べたことがあるわけではないので判断できません。セレストロンは天体望遠鏡という専門性の高い世界で有名らしいので、安物とは言え変な物は出さないだろうと思っておくことにします(笑)。 ただし、目当ての接着剤だけは論外ですね。いくら安物でもありえない。
C**C
bonne idée cadeau!
très bonne idée cadeau pour débuter l'astronomie/l'observation de la nature!
D**B
The right binobular for naturists
I am using a Celestron 20x80 for astronomy. That’s absolute stunning in performance but typically made for really remote objects and for people with strong arms :). This little guy is just perfect for nature and birds where you can see something and now you need to see with higher clarity. The 8x40 is lightweight, super easy to adjust and focus. The quality can be felt through the touch and optics. I would recommend this to even beginners. It’s not that pricey compared to nature dx series. Go for it!
J**N
Magnificos
La verdad me parecen unos prismáticos excelentes para lo que cuestan se ven muy bien y muy claro superior calidad a otros prismáticos que tengo más caros esta marca es muy buena
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