Review on 🐦 Kylietech 12X42 Binoculars with Phone Adapter: HD Waterproof Fogproof Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching, Hunting, Hiking, Sports, and Concerts by Michelle Dreger

UPDATED: Although some of the issues I had with this set still persist, the seller contacted me for a refund and sent me their new and improved version, the a little better equipped is 10x40 instead of 12x40, which I actually like a little better because they are easier to stabilize manually. In any case, thanks to such efforts and subsequent actions in support of their products and business, I am improving my rating. Previous Review: These budget models are really cheap, but as they say, you get what you pay for. Per. I was partly expecting that. In particular, they are sold by a supplier who offers a brand change for the same product. The logo on these special binoculars is an inlaid sticker. I'm sure everyone else feels the same way. And I bet branded lots are probably closer to $15. THAT they are worth. $30 or $40 and you'd probably be better off getting something good for a little more bucks. Along with this quality comes false advertising. The listing says "Field View: 94 m / 1000 m (300 ft / 1000 yd)" however the included instructions state that the field of view is 5.4 degrees. Every online source I've looked at says that AoF needs to be calculated by 52.5 to get VoF. This product is 283.5 feet/1000 yards. Of course, other suppliers of the same product are worse off and cost $400. Just know what you are buying. The image cannot be focused with 100% clarity with or without glasses. The glasses weren't a major problem, except that it was a little awkward to put the binoculars in my glasses. The phone mount (which is why I was interested in this set) is very cheap and barely fits my Moto G5 with a case. Hopefully what I shoot with these sticks lasts a few minutes while I struggle to put it on. The spring in the phone mount also looks like I could have just stretched it that far a few times before it broke. In this respect, I was disappointed that no cheap tripod adapter was included and would have preferred this to compare a camera mount, since I would probably have to buy both now. This one is a bit larger for me, but when they said "tripod compatible (not included)" I figured they meant a tripod, not an adapter for it, or that one was needed. It's in lowercase, but the fact that I'd never plugged it in wasn't entirely clear to a beginner. Another reason for the emphasis on setting up a tripod rather than a phone adapter is that at 12x magnification you're going to have a really hard time stabilizing the image even if you're sitting in a chair with your elbows on your back. Oh, and there's no room in the pocket for a phone adapter. My advice: budget closer to $75 and buy something good, then buy all your adapters yourself once you figure out your product. Especially if these are your first couples. This pair may be passed on to my child when they are a little older if it lasts that long.