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Is 8x magnification enough? Testing the Celestron Nature DX 8x42

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The Celestron Nature DX 8x42mm binoculars have phasecoated BaK-4 prism glass-coated lenses.

They are lightweight and lightweight, and are small enough to go in an oversized pocket, making them easy to carry on a long walk.

The 8x magnification is more than enough for amateur birdwatchers and astronomers.

The Celestron Nature DX 8x42s are small enough to be comfortable for extended use.

They are easy to carry and quick to focus and easy to forget you are carrying them.

But as light levels dropped, so did the sharpness of the images.

The low price of the binoculars does have some downsides, but they are a good choice.

This sparked his interest in cameras and optics, a passion that has now spanned the better part of four decades and led to his being featured in several national photography magazines for competition-winning photos. Matt has had deteriorating eyesight in one eye over the last few years due to being Type-1 Diabetic . This has led him to develop a special interest in optics, spurring his passion for bird watching and wildlife spotting. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name..

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