Efficient use of the light gathered is particularly important at high magnifications where images appear darker or for applications were colour identification is essential. This model is designed to give high clarity and brightness, wide field of view and a natural well-balanced image (true to life colour due to fully multicoated optics). The binoculars come with a wide neck strap and a carrying case for security, portability, and grab-and-go convenience.

High quality powerful binoculars with an exceptional combination of optical performance, features and value.Generally, the higher the Strehl ratio, the lower the Astigmatism and Coma meaning a better image quality from your instrument.

The prisms have ‘floating’ mountings: they are fixed with a durable, flexible silicone material to protect the valuable optical components inside. Testers’ comments were favourable regarding the compact size and light weight, but some had a little difficulty reading the compass – the blue compass light sent some flare into the field of view – and the damping was found to be less effective than some of the others. Images of the Moon in both binoculars displayed excellent contrast and sharpness, and I could detect very little in the way of chromatic aberration in the centre of the field, with lunar craters peppering the southern highlands with impressive clarity. Field flattener Lenses – the fact that Fujinon has incorporated field-flattener lenses into the Polaris series is a definite indication of their very high quality. You can see the exit pupil by holding the eyepiece about 200mm away from your eye and looking into the lens.Others commented on the need to get the inter-pupillary distance just right to obtain a good image, and the necessity to keep them level for the compass to be in focus. Great value I bought the Binoculars for observing at night, unfortunately we’ve had clouded evenings since we got them, however daytime use has been great, clear vision and very lightweight. These were the only binoculars on test that did not come with a carry case as standard (instead this is offered as an accessory). Featuring rubber armoured bodies and fully coated lenses the Classic range is also a lighter weight alternative to most traditional style/size binoculars. However, increasing the magnification also brings with it a number of drawbacks and so as with many things in life, you have to make some choices and compromises depending on your needs and exactly what you want to get from your instrument.