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Zhumell 8x42mm Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars

Zhumell 8x42mm Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars

Item#: ZHUA001

Sale Price: $89.98 SAVE: $290.02 (76%)

List Price : $380.00

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  • Short barrel for convenient, small size
  • Rubber pads and knob for secure grip
  • Nitrogen-filled chambers to prevent fog
  • Twist-up eyecups to accommodate eyeglass wearers
  • 25-year warranty
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Description

An excellent all-weather binocular.


Premium performance in a new, smaller package.
Performance counts. And when you need premium optical performance without extra bulk, you'll want to choose Zhumell 8x42 Short-Barrel Waterproof Binoculars. Their small size and sharp optical clarity make them one of the best binocular values available. Period.


Birders, butterfly watchers, and hunters will especially appreciate these small wonders. They can quickly shift from long focus to short, and give clear views of objects as near as 6.5 feet. You'll get wildlife views so detailed you'd almost think you're viewing with a microscope. Truly, the new 8x42 Short-Barrel Waterproof is one powerful, versatile instrument.


More high-performance features

  • Diopter adjustment to fine-tune your view
  • Fully multi-coated optics for sharp, clear images
  • Durable, shock-resistant design to withstand the rigors of frequent outdoor use

 

Zhumell 8x42 Short-Barrel Waterproof Binoculars are even covered by a 25-Year, "No-Fault" Warranty. That means you'll get a quarter-century of high performance from each and every pair. Guaranteed!

Supplier Sku:
10-842WPS
Shipping Restrictions:
Ships to most international destinations, APOs, and FPOs.
Dimensions & Specifications

Weight

24 oz.

Size

Full Size Binoculars

Eye Relief

17.9

Features

Waterproof

Magnification

8 X

Brand

Zhumell

Dimensions (in)

5 x 5.25

Objective Lens Diameter

42 mm

Field of View @ 1000 Yards

367 ft

Angular Field of View

7 Degrees

Exit Pupil

5.2 mm

Focus Type

Center

Close Focusing Distance

6.5 ft

Binoculars Series

Zhumell Short Barrel Binoculars

Prism Type

Roof Prism Binoculars

Twilight Factor

18.3

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Zhumell 8x42 Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars
 
4.4

(based on 105 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (50)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (50)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Quality lenses (87)
  • Strong construction (85)
  • Compact (80)
  • Close focus (71)
  • Works well with glasses (49)

Cons

  • Difficult to focus (9)
  • Heavy (9)
  • Sticky focus (5)
  • Heavy / bulky (4)

Best Uses

  • Bird watching (71)
  • Wildlife viewing (58)
  • Hunting (37)
  • Sporting events/concerts (31)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (60), Avid adventurer (43)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (26), Yes (13)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Unbelievable!

Look, at 70 bucks, you're not gonna find a better pair of binos. I compared these to a set of Steiners (albeit, w/26mm obj. lenses) and the image was better--...Read complete review

Look, at 70 bucks, you're not gonna find a better pair of binos. I compared these to a set of Steiners (albeit, w/26mm obj. lenses) and the image was better--crisp, bright, edge-to-edge, absolutely spot-on color and contrast with no fringing in daylight. The exit pupil is a hefty 5.2mm so you get none of the barrel shadowing typical with smaller exits. Eye relief is 17mm; could be better, but it's good enough. And I have the smallest pupil distance on anyone I know (yeah, freak of nature), and these bad boys close up enough for me to center the image--my roof-prism Bushnells wouldn't. You can tripod mount these as well as it has the 1/4 inch 20tpi standard thread on the front hinge. Funny, they don't mention that in their ad. You'll need a thin adapter, though, as the barrels squeeze together pretty tight. For hiking and birding you'll want these 8x (skip the 10x--too much of a good thing, and in the woods, pretty much useless anyway) since they give you more light, wider views, more eye relief, and better image. One last word: I had occasion to talk with customer service about a small glitch--there was a REAL person on the line after the third ring, he was helpful and courteous, and I got the problem staightened out with one call--that's gotta be worth somethin'.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Inadequate

I am returning these binoculars. I purchased as a pair of no-worry, inexpensive, semi-compact binoculars for travel/birding, but the optics are inadequate, even for the price. They *are* inexpensive, compact...Read complete review

I am returning these binoculars. I purchased as a pair of no-worry, inexpensive, semi-compact binoculars for travel/birding, but the optics are inadequate, even for the price. They *are* inexpensive, compact, light, and feel ok in the hand. I would not recommend for birding, but they might be OK for bright fast-action recreation like watching football.

The view is dim, not sharp no matter how much you play with the focus, has poor color fidelity (wood decking looks purple-grey, not redwood-color; foliage looks significantly greyer), and has clear pincushion effect (distortion at edges) and fringing /color aberration. The focus knob is not quick to focus.

If you know much about optics or are particular and visually-perceptive, don't get these binocs...you will be disappointed. Slightly more expensive models on the market are incomparably brighter, sharper, and easier to focus.

Reviewed by 105 customers

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Feb

3

2012

 
5.0

old glue

By rollertee

from bronx new york

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Close Focus
  • Quality Lenses

Cons

  • Difficult To Focus
  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Bird Watching
  • Hunting
  • Sporting Events/Concerts
  • Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Zhumell 8x42 Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars:

pull eye piece cover and the rubber eye piece comes off with it need to reglue eye piece

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jan

16

2012

 
5.0

Great product

By Master Gardener in AL

from Huntsville, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Strong Construction
  • Waterproof
  • Works Well With Glasses

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bird Watching
    • Wildlife Viewing

    Comments about Zhumell 8x42 Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars:

    Great product

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    8

    2012

     
    5.0

    Great product, great service

    By Rich in MV

    from Mission Viejo, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Close Focus
    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Search and rescue

      Comments about Zhumell 8x42 Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars:

      This is a great tool for search and rescue. They are lighweight, durable, easy to focus, and waterproof. The service from Binoculars.com (Hayneedle)was great too.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      3

      2012

       
      5.0

      My husband said they were great

      By WV

      from Niotaze, Kansas

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hunting
        • Wildlife Viewing

        Comments about Zhumell 8x42 Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars:

        Clear vision

        Service and delivery comments:

        I had to exchange the pair and customer service was great

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Dec

        31

        2011

         
        4.0

        Love it!

        By Nanohn

        from NH

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bird Watching
          • Sporting Events/Concerts
          • Wildlife Viewing

          Comments about Zhumell 8x42 Short Barrel Waterproof Binoculars:

          Easy and quick to focus. Using them for hiking and recreational uses.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Customer Q & A

          Q1: What is the eye relief number for these?

          A: The eye relief is 19.5mm.

          Q2: Which is easier to keep still while viewing 8x or 10x?

          A: The 8x would be easiest to keep still while viewing, due to its lower magnification.

          Q3: Would these be good for bird watching?

          A: These would be excellent for bird watching, they are the recommended size, fully multi-coated and they have a close focus distance of 6.5ft.

          Q4: What's prism type for Zhumell 8x42 short barrel binoculars?

          A: They use Roof Prisms in these binoculars.

          Q5: What's the difference between multi coated lenses and phase coated?

          A: Multi coated optics enhance the color clarity and light transmission of what you are viewing. Phase coated optics enhance light transmission and also reduce and correct the chromatic aberration you can see around the edges of the lens.

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