Fujinon seems in a bad spot economically, which greatly saddens me, because they've had great products over the years, and the best ones seem to be continously discontinued. The market seems to be either towards cheapo Bushnells, or high end Swarowski, but the midrange binos seem to be neglected. In the same vain Nikon discontinued their fantastic Prostar and Astroluxe series. Oh well, economy and business has no sentiments, same as life and death is only natural in nature.
There's no zoom here, and it shouldn't be. I have the 12x60 model, as well as all the FMT-SX sizes: 7x50, 10x50, and 16x70. They all perform on par, and the 16x70 as well as the 12x60 HB show yellow fringe around the full moon. But these chromatic abberrations are what one pays for brighness. Anyway, I am stunned that the 12x60 HB are as birght as the porro prism FMT-SX series. That's quite remarcable. And the fit and finish is second to none, too.
Kind of a unique binocular, beautifully made. What is interesting, they are very bright for a roof-prism design. Cause the same yellow-lime colored ring around the full Moon, in the same way that the 16x70 FMT-SX creates. That's a drawback for brighness. All these are definitely bargain compared to the German models. Thanks for posting this video, I am a big fan of Fujinon brand. I got 8x42 CD, 12x60 HB, and FMT-SX: 7x50, 10x50, and 16x70. I also like the Nikon IF series: 7x10 and 18x80.
Go to a good Sporting Goods Store, and take some time to look through them.
Clarity.
Brightness.
Field of View.
The most important is Clarity. If you use Binos, the money is well spent. More than any other kind of product - with Optics, you pretty much really do get what you pay for.
@rayh53 Low light performance, the ability to see fainter objects better. Shock resistance, most upper end binocs have better shock resistance in case you drop them. The ability to have them fixed if you do drop them, better customer support. Most higher end binocs can be tripod mounted. Better edge performance, objects at the edge of field are sharper. Some expensive binocs are waterproof. Better eye relief (some) if you use them with glasses. Better color, no purple halos around objects.
Steiners are very good. But for the same or less, get the Vortex at the same price tier and you'll get brighter glass, same clarity, and better customer support should you have any problems.
Whow much one binocular like this ??? Very nice i need one for work hier in my Coutry Brazil and i never see one nice like this i need to check
marcostourguide 7 months ago
Your $700.00 Fujis should be on a heavy duty mount worth more then 50 bucks. I would hate to see those babies fall off that tripod !!!
Nice binocs!
IIXCygnusXII 1 year ago
Fujinon seems in a bad spot economically, which greatly saddens me, because they've had great products over the years, and the best ones seem to be continously discontinued. The market seems to be either towards cheapo Bushnells, or high end Swarowski, but the midrange binos seem to be neglected. In the same vain Nikon discontinued their fantastic Prostar and Astroluxe series. Oh well, economy and business has no sentiments, same as life and death is only natural in nature.
dvamateur 1 year ago
A very fucking cool
deepspace188 1 year ago
There's no zoom here, and it shouldn't be. I have the 12x60 model, as well as all the FMT-SX sizes: 7x50, 10x50, and 16x70. They all perform on par, and the 16x70 as well as the 12x60 HB show yellow fringe around the full moon. But these chromatic abberrations are what one pays for brighness. Anyway, I am stunned that the 12x60 HB are as birght as the porro prism FMT-SX series. That's quite remarcable. And the fit and finish is second to none, too.
dvamateur 1 year ago
Kind of a unique binocular, beautifully made. What is interesting, they are very bright for a roof-prism design. Cause the same yellow-lime colored ring around the full Moon, in the same way that the 16x70 FMT-SX creates. That's a drawback for brighness. All these are definitely bargain compared to the German models. Thanks for posting this video, I am a big fan of Fujinon brand. I got 8x42 CD, 12x60 HB, and FMT-SX: 7x50, 10x50, and 16x70. I also like the Nikon IF series: 7x10 and 18x80.
dvamateur 2 years ago
I"ve never owned a 'good' pair, what is the difference between a $70 pair and a $700 pair? What would justify the cost difference? Thanks!
rayh53 2 years ago
Go to a good Sporting Goods Store, and take some time to look through them.
Clarity.
Brightness.
Field of View.
The most important is Clarity. If you use Binos, the money is well spent. More than any other kind of product - with Optics, you pretty much really do get what you pay for.
MadOgre 2 years ago
HD and regular TV ..
GearBuyersGuide 2 years ago
@rayh53 Low light performance, the ability to see fainter objects better. Shock resistance, most upper end binocs have better shock resistance in case you drop them. The ability to have them fixed if you do drop them, better customer support. Most higher end binocs can be tripod mounted. Better edge performance, objects at the edge of field are sharper. Some expensive binocs are waterproof. Better eye relief (some) if you use them with glasses. Better color, no purple halos around objects.
monkeyboy4746 2 years ago
@ monkeyboy4746
Good points, thanks
GearBuyersGuide 2 years ago
@rayh53 What justifies a cost of a Rolex vs. Casio watch? They both show time quite accurately.
dvamateur 1 year ago
@dvamateur If all I'm looking for is the time, I'll take the Timex... or two... :)
I understand the difference in quality. I just have very little experience with optics.
rayh53 1 year ago
what do u say about STEINER binoculars?
cheese22092 2 years ago
Steiners are very good. But for the same or less, get the Vortex at the same price tier and you'll get brighter glass, same clarity, and better customer support should you have any problems.
MadOgre 2 years ago
very detailed review. thanks!
deleriumman 2 years ago