Olympus 8×21 Roamer DPC I Binoculars

Olympus 118705 Overview

Ideal for camping, hiking, sightseeing, at the theater, or watching sporting events of all kinds, the Olympus 8×21 Roamer DPC I Binoculars are a full-featured optic for active outdoor enthusiasts and travelers.

Compact and lightweight, the Roamer lives up to their name by being easy to pack and carry, giving you the freedom to roam wherever you wish. This model is outfitted with a moderate magnification with a space-saving reverse Porro prism light path to make them comfortable in the hand while providing a rich depth of field. Aspherical lenses, ultraviolet protection, and anti-reflection coatings help to enhance the view and eliminate distortion while protecting your eyes from harmful radiation from the sun. Rubberized palm pads provide a slip-resistant grip for sure handling, and the included neck strap allows you to keep ready for fast glassing on the go.

Optical Performance

• Moderate 8x power magnifies objects without sacrificing the field of view
• Relatively small 21mm objective lenses help to preserve the compact form factor
• Reverse Porro prism optical path produces a rich depth of field to more easily discern the relative distances between objects in the field of view, while helping to maintain the small form factor
• Aspherical eyepiece lenses correct spherical aberration to produce clear and crisp images, with reduced edge distortion and astigmatism
• Resin lens provides ultraviolet (UV) protection, blocking harmful radiation from the sun from entering user’s eyes
• Anti-reflection fully coated optics improve light transmission, contrast, color fidelity
• 6-element / 4-group objective lens configuration
• 336-foot field of view at 1000 yards

Use and Handling

• Low-profile slip-resistant center-focus knob for fast and easy focusing
• ±2 right-eye dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
• 60-70mm interpupillary adjustment range
• Fold-down rubber eyecups for easy use with or without eyewear
• 11mm eye relief
• 2.6mm exit pupil

Construction Details

• Rubberized palm pads offer a slip-resistant grip
• Includes case, neck strap, and objective lens caps
• Compact 4.2 x 3.2″ housing
• Extremely lightweight at just 6 ounces