Barska 7x50mm Deep Sea Waterproof Marine Binocular with Internal Rangefinder and Digital Directional Compass

Comments about Barska 7x50mm Deep Sea Waterproof Marine Binocular with Internal Rangefinder and Digital Directional Compass:

We tested the compass with a standard handheld that I know works and was never within 20 degrees. We would point at a single azimuth towards the top of a hill and same azimuth towards the bottom of the hill and the compass would vary by 100 degrees. The compass function is useless.

Comments about Barska 7x50mm Deep Sea Waterproof Marine Binocular with Internal Rangefinder and Digital Directional Compass:

These are of a poor quality. I received these with the batteries already installed however the cover was not screwed in correctly, the threads were therefore stripped and the digital compass didn't work. After numerous tries I still couldn't get it to work so I sent it back and bought the Tasco Offshore 36 for a few $ more--lighter, smaller and much better quality! Don't get these!

Comments about Barska 7x50mm Deep Sea Waterproof Marine Binocular with Internal Rangefinder and Digital Directional Compass:

Had to send it back. The Digital compass did not work. The instructions were worse than expected. They did not explain where to insert the battery or how to use the rangefinder. The lens appeared good however.

Comments about Barska 7x50mm Deep Sea Waterproof Marine Binocular with Internal Rangefinder and Digital Directional Compass:

Good buy, they need to refine the image however. Not quite sharp enough as compared to higher end binoculars. The provided float strap is too small, wouldn't trust it. Better quality control needed at the manufacturing plant with regard to spot on lense.

Comments about Barska 7x50mm Deep Sea Waterproof Marine Binocular with Internal Rangefinder and Digital Directional Compass:

The binoculars came with a generic "how to use your new binoculars" for a pair of plain glasses. There's no warranty card or instructions to use the range finder or vernier scales to calculate distance. The cap that holds and seals the batteries was cross threaded when I received it. It also doesn't seal the battery compartment, so these binoculars are not waterproof or even resistant. When I e-mailed Binoculars.com about the missing documentation, they told me to write Barska for it. This isn't the kind of customer service that engenders loyalty. Even at the modest price, I didn't get my money's worth.

Merchant Response: Binoculars.com does not receive manuals other than those boxed with products. Customers can obtain product manuals faster by emailing Barska directly at info@barska.com or by calling Barska toll-free at 1-888-666-6769.