Are Olympus binoculars good

[luna]

I wanted to purchase the Olympus Trooper 8x40 DPS1 prorro prism binoculars. Cost £50.

I just wanted to know if they are ideal for astronomy

[Jim Steele]

I have the 10x50s, and they are pretty decent for the cost, can't comment on the 8x40s though. Keep an eye on

Amazon since I have seen them go for around £45, the prices do fluctuate

[bendiddley]

I've got the 8x40 dps1 and they are very good. Nice and lightweight too so not as much star wobbling, the view is more steady.

[hobsey]

I also have the 10x50s, they are very good.

[Woolyback84]

I have a set of Olympus 10x50 and they are perfect for me. A great buy that have helped me no end on my observations. Keep an eye on Amazon for some great bins at amazing prices (£50-£100). They will last you years if you look after them.

Clear Skies.

[Skipper Billy]

Funnily enough I borrowed a pair of binocs from someone on a boat in the marina today as I thought I had seen someone in difficulty - I use binocs a lot and I was so surprised at the quality of the image I had a look at the brand - Olympus Trooper 8x40 DPS1 !!!!

The image quality was truly outstanding - he paid £20 for the in a charity shop !!!

I ddnt use them for long and it was daylight but the quality of construction and the brightness, contrast and sharpness was astonishing.

[CJE]

I also have the 10x50s, they are very good.

Another one for the 10x50s

[NotSoSuperNova]

+1 for the 10x50's. Great all-rounders 

[Dark Knight Gazer]

As above...can vouch for the 10x50s - nice crips, clean images.  Worth resting elbows on something stable for stars etc