Olympus 8 x 21DPC I
by Big E
The Olympus 8 x 21DPC I model binoculars are by far some of the best compact binoculars that I have found. The clarity is picture perfect at medium ranges and it focuses almost independently, there is a little focusing for those who use glasses (it is better to use them without glasses).
These compact beauties easily fit into a carry bag without having to find additional items to take out to make room, for those who choose to wear baggy clothing when out watching wildlife will find these easy to carry and use. The weight and compactness also make these perfect for attending sporting events, as they can easily be put into a purse or a pocket.
They have the classic Olympus look, gray and black, with gray rubber eye pieces. The eye pieces don’t conform to your eyes like some super high end model, but they aren’t uncomfortable either. They also show a field of 6.4 degrees to get a maximum field of vision from such a small piece of equipment. These features are highlighted by having a UV protection to aid in preventing eye fatigue. Again these binoculars have an unsurpassed image, combine that with being truly portable and lightweight and they are perfect for almost any outing.
These binoculars come with a small lined carrying case (with a belt loop), it also comes with two eye piece covers to keep dust out. The eye piece covers unfortunately are a little difficult to keep track of, and normally seem to disappear shortly after purchase.