Equipment Details

Manufacturer: Carson Optical
Brand: Carson
Model: Micro VM-616
Color: Silver with Black
Product features:

6x magnification power
16mm objective lens for bright imaging
Ultra Compact
High quality optics
Perfect for use at sporting events and all outdoor activities

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Sports reviews of Carson Micro 6x16 Ultra Compact Binocular

Customer Review: A tiny treat!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars

I wanted a nice small pair of binoculars I could toss in my bag (or pocket) and take anywhere and these more than fill that function. But I bought it elsewhere and spent $5.00 more on them and $2.00 more than Amazon charges for shipping, oh woe!

But these are tiny and delightful! I don't feel any click stop anything for focusing. Just turn the smoothly adjusting eyepieces and get a sharp view. Both sides adjust fully so you can set them perfectly. They are not very bright but you can't expect that from 16 / 6 = call it 3 when for bright you want a 5.

These seem very nice and sharp to me and they are fraction of my 7 x 35s in size. I think I could fit 4 or 5 of them into my 7 x 35's case. For astronomy the 7 x 35s, for everything else, these are magnificent IMHO.

I've read all over where people say that the frequency of use is inverse to the size and difficulty of setting up or carrying around the optics, be they telescopes or binoculars. These are super easy to carry along and use, so I'm sure they will be used the most of any of the binoculars and telescope I own.

The construction seems to be all metal and rubber about the grips and fold down eyecups. The glass seems to be fully coated with a blue cast, beats me what that is.

Would I do it again? In a flat second. I love them and I'll bet my wife will love them too!

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Description of Carson Micro 6x16 Ultra Compact Binocular

World's smallest full feature binocular! High quality optics at a value-packed price. The perfect companion for sporting events, concerts and outdoor activities.

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