Vortex 8.5x32 Spitfire Binoculars - Astromart
David Elosser writng over at Astromart has posted a review of his Vortex Spitfire 8.5x32 Binoculars. 'They are compact, but the 32mm objective gives a brighter image than the 25mm range, and the weight and balance make them comfortable to hand-hold. They weigh just a little over a pound. I choose the 8.5 power over the 10x32 version because it is easier to steady the image, and with more exit pupil you get a brighter image.
The Spitfire is fully armored with a rubber/plastic material that is easy to grasp and hold onto. I really like the center focus wheel. It has ridges and when I put an index finger on either side, I can use the wheel like a rocker and focus quickly as I move the binoculars around. I can focus from 15 to 50 feet with the flick of a finger. You get twist-up eye cups, and eye relief is excellent. I can easily use these binoculars with my eye glasses on. The color of the body is a dull green so that it won’t attract attention in the forest. You get a neck strap for the binoculars, and a soft case with its own strap and belt loop. I would think that even a fully loaded sports hunter would easily find room to carry the Spitfire.'
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