Home > Cameras > Binoculars > Olympus Binoculars > Olympus 8X25 WP I > Review
Olympus 8X25 WP I

User Review

for Olympus 8X25 WP I
See next review "Olympus 8X25 WP I"
5 Stars Olympus 8X25 WP I My Adult Toy
60 of 60 Ciao Users found the following review helpful See ratings
Recommendable: Yes

Advantages Clear pictures, water proof, fog proof, mold proof, Light weight

Disadvantages May take a while to get used to using

Detailed Rating

Picture Quality
Reliability
Durability
Ease of Use
Quality
Value for Money

The Author

Mickie26 since 11 Jan 2003

Is it just me or has Ciao lost the community feel it used to have? more

108 Members trust me

Ever since I was a child I have loved binoculars. There is something childlike about them. I love the way you can zoom into something far away and see it as though it is close up. It's like having a toy that you love playing with. However, my childhood binoculars were never as sophisticated as they are now.

When I last went camping I wanted to take a pair of binoculars with me. I had heard that Olympus 8X25 WP I were very good binoculars so I thought that I would buy them. The camping trip turned out disastrous thanks to terrible rain. Apparently it was the worst rain of the year and we were camping in it. This was my first introduction to camping and I'm not sure if I am keen to try it again. Maybe one day once I have gotten over the first camping trip. However, the binoculars I bought saved the day and provided me with some pretty spectacular views. I am so thankful that they were water proof.

Olympus have manufactured several kinds of cameras and binoculars. Before having it stolen, I actually owned an Olympus camera. It was one of the best cameras I have ever owned so I knew that these binoculars would be good. I trust Olympus as a brand and they have never disappointed me.

The Olympus 8X25 WP I are great for people who camp out or bird watchers. Olympus 8X25 WP I are available at most good retailers including on-line Website. You are looking to pay around £74 for Olympus 8X25 WP I. It depends which shop you buy them from. You may be able to get a better deal on the Internet.

The Olympus 8X25 WP I is light to carry and durable. They provide superb focus and clear images. When looking through the focus knob it provides 8 x magnification. Therefore, you can see things from far away very clearly. If you love the outdoors then you'll want to own Olympus 8X25 WP I.

They are also water proof up to 1 meter. There is also a high density Bak-4 prism that provides clear and wonderful high contrast. The lens is 25mm and is extremely precise.

The Olympus 8X25 WP I series of binoculars offers high performance, is compact, simple to use, water-proof, fog-proof and dirt-proof for visual performance. As far as the price goes £74 I don't think you would get much better. If you want a pair of binoculars that will be strong enough to endure extreme conditions then these are the ones.

The Olympus 8X25 WP I come in two magnifications, either 8x25 or 10x25 and blends wonderful visual performance with small size and weight. The Olympus 8X25 WP I is a must have product for all those who love the outdoors. Image quality and durability are fantastic, all lenses and prisms are completely multi-coated for optimum brightness and contrast. The high refractive index BaK4 prisms provide brighter, crisper, edge to edge imaging. The Olympus 8X25 WP I provides excellent eye protection with optical materials utilised to decrease the transmission of harmful UV rays.

There is a built-in dioptric correction that makes adjustments for every individual's eyesight to make sure that viewers can see any action with crisp clarity. The Olympus 8X25 WP I provide eye relief over a long period of time. Due to the higher number, users can see the complete image through the binoculars with their glasses on. This was particularly good for me as I wear glasses all the time.

The Olympus 8X25 WP I is strong enough to fight the elements and ensure that mountain climbers and water sports lovers needs are being met. The Olympus 8X25 WP I is also ideal for mountaineering, canoeing and other outdoor activities where gear needs to be minimal.

The binoculars' are hermetically sealed and the nitrogen gas-filled lens system provides the maximum waterproof performance. Due to the hermetically sealed, nitrogen gas-filled lens system it prevents mold from growing if you are going to store these for a long time. They also arrive with a floatable strap. They have a slim and stylish ergonomic design.

These binoculars have a Roof-prism, magnification: 8x. Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm. Exit Pupil Diameter: 3.1 mm. Angle Of View: 5.5°. Eye Relief: 18mm. Closest Focal Point: 3 m. Size: 115 x 111 x 44 mm. Weight: 350 g. Nitrogen-filled body for waterproof/fogproof/dirt proof performance. High index BaK-4 prisms for bright, crisp, edge-to-edge images. Slim and stylish ergonomic design. Fully multi-coated lenses for maximum image brightness and contrast. Long eye-relief with twist-up/down eyepieces. Large centre-focus knob for fast and easy focusing. Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight. Comes complete with floatable strap. Size W x H x D (mm): 115 x 111 x 44 and Weight: 350g.

Rate this User Review

How helpful was this review to you? Rating guidelines

Attention, this is the first review from this author

Instead of giving a negative rating, consider:

  • Help this member by giving your advice

  • Report fraud (for example plagiarism) or other issue with the review to the Ciao support team

Activate low rating buttons

Add your comment

 Post comment  Post comment

JavaScript should be enabled to rate or post a comment.

Comments

Maybe you have a question about Olympus 8X25 WP I? Ask here
Previous page Next page Page 1 of 12 | 1 - 5 out of 60 comments
  • xmum2fourx 07/08/2012 00:49
    Rated this review as
    Exceptional

    These sound really good x

  • Keelar 04/12/2011 20:51
    Rated this review as
    Very Helpful
  • tubbytaz123 24/10/2011 16:09
    Rated this review as
    Very Helpful

    great review :)

  • LadyValkyrie 06/10/2011 14:38
    Rated this review as
    Very Helpful

    Fab review. I've never considered buying binoculars!

  • sarahbarrow 29/09/2011 06:43
    Rated this review as
    Very Helpful
Previous page Next page Page 1 of 12 | 1 - 5 out of 60 comments

More reviews

for Olympus 8X25 WP I

Compare prices

for Olympus 8X25 WP I