Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 10×42 Binoculars
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Specification: Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 10×42 Binoculars
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10 reviews for Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 10×42 Binoculars
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$153.98
Amazon Customer –
I’ve only owned a couple binoculars so I don’t have a bunch of experience but, I do know that these are the perfect size and weight for my needs. Easy to adjust and the glass is clear. I chose these because I own a Vortex scope that I really like and the price was good. I don’t use the bag harness. I just close the case with the attached neck strap hanging out and use that.
Vince MiglioreVince Migliore –
First impressions:Purchased the Vortex Optics Crossfire HD Binoculars, 10×42 version.I bought these binoculars for bird watching, which has specific requirements as opposed to sports events and nature hikes. I wanted a large enough magnification that I could easily see the birds, but also with a wide enough field of view so that when a bird hops from one branch to another – something they are prone to do – that they wouldn’t be lost out of frame. I also wanted a fairly light weight and sturdy construction, all of which I found in my choice.These binoculars provide a crisp, clear image with no refraction. That is no colored fringes near the outer edges. The aperture is large enough that there is plenty of light gathering ability. Focusing is easy and natural, with the dial centrally located.This line is advertised as light weight, and it is, compared to other brands, but still it’s noticeable when hanging around your neck. This is not a complaint.CHOOSING MAGNIFICATION:For my whole life I’ve chosen and used bargain basement binoculars, usually 8X magnification. I thought 10X would be marginally better, but experts claim that when you use anything over 8 times, then the image can bounce around from your hand movements and shaking. I didn’t choose the 12X for that reason. The 10X that I purchased has noticeable jitters if held with one hand, but not so much that you lose track of the image. I’m glad I didn’t get the 12X. I’m quite pleased with the 10X, but I think I’d be just as happy with the 8X.CHOOSING FIELD OF VIEW:As mentioned above, I want the objective lens diameter to be large enough so that if a bird is on the move it would be easy to track and not fly out of range. The 42mm turns out to be perfectly suited to my needs. The next step up, 50mm may have made the binoculars bulkier and heavier, so I’m happy with this choice.ADJUSTMENTS:The inter-pupil distance adjustment was easy and intuitive. If the left and right sides are not adjusted to your eyes, you will see dark edges on the sides of the image. Once adjusted you don’t have to worry about this, unless you accidentally jar the adjustment.The diopter adjustment, likewise, was simple and intuitive. Once set up (if one of your eyes is weaker than the other) you can set once and forget about it.The neck strap was easy to install and adjust. No problems there.As mentioned in other reviews, the body strap for the carry bag it just too complicated. It reminds me of a medieval torture device. I discarded it and purchased a simple shoulder strap.MINOR COMPLAINT:I found that to see clearly through the binoculars and get a full field of view, your eye must be positioned exactly in the center of the eyepiece and at a specific distance from your eyeball. For me, this required me to hold the eyepiece about 3/8 inches from my eye. I found that resting my forefinger on my forehead, and the binocular eyepiece on the edge of my finger accomplished this nicely. The problem, however requires a more comfortable and reliable solution.I purchased a pair of 42mm rubber eye cushions that did the trick. That size rubber buffer is standard for microscopes, and are available for about $10 on the internet. See photos.CONCLUSION:All-in-all, I quite satisfied with this excellent product. It has made my bird-watching experience much more productive and enjoyable.
Amazon Customer –
Guess I will build the amazon machine with some good info to help customers realize the low down. Reviewing only one specimen of the Vortex 10×42 Crossfire HD binoculars, so keep that in mind. Going to compare the Vortex with a few similar priced binocs. Conditions: overcast rainy day, 2:30 pm Pa. Going to look at a Pa license plate (white background with dark letters/numbers) at 220 yards and tell you how easy it is the read the plate using the various binoculars. All binoculars in like new condition and carefully adjusted for my eyes. I could have got out the Zeiss, Lecia , Cabelas Alaskin guide, Maven etc. out to blow the Vortex away but only the Vortex general price range are compared. Starting with the best and going on down. Bushnell 10×25 Legend HD (clearly the best, the center hinge could be tighter for my taste), next Bushnell Legend L series of about 4 yrs ago 10×42( small amount of play when changing direction of main focus wheel) tied with the Celestron Trailseeker (Celestron had slightly better resolution but not quite the contrast of the Bushnell) A fairly close next the Vortex 10×32 Diamondback from about 6 yrs ago. And the hardest to make the plate out were the Crossfires but could still barely make it out finding the sweet spot. The Vortex are mechanically excellent and feel great in the hand. Weigh 24oz with the rubber attached objective covers. I think that allot of folks after taking the time to adjust the diopter for their own eyes will say the Vortex are a perfect binocular! But only when not having better to side by side compare(can take a little bit of time to do a careful comparison). Want to give the Vortex 4.5 considering the whole package and price. I got absolutely nothing for this review! O and people will be happy to know that the play in the focus wheel when changing directions of my Crossfires is almost completely gone! ( compared with my 8×42 Diamond backs of about 3+ yrs ago.) If you got the money I would go for the Diamondbacks, a bit lighter and likely a small amount better picture quilty (but over 50%more bucks!) UPDATE : after more experiment I would say the diamondback 10x32s are not quit as good as the 10×42 Cross fires. Think I mAy have a sub standard 10×32 speicimin in the diamondbacks? And now I have aquired a latest version of the 10×42 diamondbacks and they are excellent, better than the cross fires, better resolution especially in low light and have better edge to edge clarity than the Crossfires. ( I still feel Cross fires are good). With just the objective covers installed= 24.1 oz., Diamondbacks = 22.0 oz. Update (8/4/2023): the Crossfire 8×42 are very good and look like they would cost big bucks., amazing binocs for the money.
Beta300RR –
My wife got me these for my birthday since I always give her crap about how she broke my other ones. I went coyote hunting and they are amazing. I loved them so much, I got a vortex scope. The clarity is amazing. And my wife is the best.
The Guy I Met in the Pub Last Weekend in Ireland –
Love these Binos. The image quality is crystal clear and they feel like they are high quality. Don’t even worry about the weight. Everything about this purchase was great. There is no need to get the more expensive model. They are binoculars. How much better can they get? These are as high end as you will ever need or want.
Evelyn –
Hunting, bringing objects in closer. Scenic views.
Tracy Deaver –
The binoculars are very well made and of good quality for the price, eye caps are heavy duty and well protected. The harness is made of good material and heavy duty. Very well done
Codigar SAS –
Llegó antes de lo esperado. Muy buen producto, muchas gracias
Richard from Georgia –
I like the quality and ease of handling these binoculars, and all straps come with them. These are great in a tree stand or ground blind or for what ever use you have for them
Curtis Claibourne –
These binoculars are the best I have ever had..The clarity is awesome..I recommend highly Vortex ..