Review on Bushnell Engage X Binoculars 10X42_BENX1042 by Marcus Zimmerly

In the attached video I give a comparison with my current Nikon Venturer II which I received for bird watching in the early 1990's. These are compact reverse porro binoculars that excel in portability and lens clarity. But you will see in the video that I had issues with a smaller exit pupil and presbyopia (focus and prism issues). When I started wearing glasses, I couldn't use Nikon anymore. I've resigned myself to using a monocular (spotting scope) for bird watching and hunting. This Bushnell Engage X with a magnified exit pupil and large objective lenses allows me to use binoculars again. Large lenses make it easier for me to combine two images into one, which was difficult with Nikon when held further from my eyes (because of the glasses). Unfortunately I have no experience with other binoculars in this size and price range, but I am very satisfied with the Bushnell Engage X. Lenses and bodies are good value for money. It's bigger and heavier than the Nikon Compact but comes with a nice case with a belt loop and a nice neck strap so I'm not worried about portability. So 5 stars for a good all-purpose pair of binoculars at a reasonable price.