Telescope Reviews: Miyauchi 5x32 First Impressions/First Light

I know a few people have been waiting for some comments on these bino's that Big Binoculars just got in... Well, finally got a chance to at least confirm that they are really binoculars- and a pair that I will keep! Had a chance to get a quick glance through them this morning before leaving for work... got a nice view of Venus, and Orion... which was particularly what I was wanting to look at. I only got a few glances before clouds drifted over again, but was able to check the focus across the FOV to determine that it was satisfactory. There had been some discussion that they went soft at the top and edges at about 70%- and, to an extent they do, but not excessively so, in light of the fact the eye tends to focus on center. Actually, I found it most noticable at the top, but not to an extent it bothered me. As far as FOV, I was able to hold the 3 belt stars as well as Betelgeuse within the extreme edges of the FOV... which was something I was interested in seeing in referencing the FOV. I wish I could have had my 7x50 Zeiss Jeno's out, just to compare the two- but I didn't. Also had a good view of the Pleiades.
These are going to stay. They would not be the first pair of binoculars I would choose to buy- but as a 2nd- or 3rd set, maybe more like 4th

- they're an interesting addition. What I was looking for was something with a wide FOV for just scanning the skies. I'm retiring next year and moving up to upstate NY, and feel they will be enjoyable to just sit in a recliner and scan the skies with... as a supplement to naked eye observing.
The mechanics are very nice. Part of my decision to keep 'em. They give the impression they are very solidly built mechanically... well machined. If you appreciate that aspect of bino's, you'll be very happy with that aspect. Objective eyecaps look like they're off cheap eyepieces, but they are quite snug- and protect the glass. I guess that's what counts. Would rather have that as opposed to nice, expensive looking caps that won't stay on. Hope they become a little easier to remove in time.
Why they ever chose that color leather to cover them in, I will never know... compliments the bag... will never know where they came up with that color either (brown/tan). Will perhaps compliment someone's ensemble, not mine.
I just hope none of my friends see me with 'em~

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Wes
Atlantic Beach, FL

Some bino’s from Miyauchi 5x32 Binon's up through Garrett 20x110 Signature's,
Some telescopes from a Stellarvue 80mm NHNG up through a couple of 8” reflectors…
And a wonderful 4.25" Delmarva Shiefspiegler!
Some good friends, made here on C/N.
Oh- several cats and a wonderful wife!
Anyone want a cat???? :-O

"When your work speaks for itself- Don't Interrupt" -Gamble Rogers

Edited by Wes James (09/24/07 12:12 PM)

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