At this price point, if you are in the market for a jack-of-all-trades digital optic, I’d rate the ATN BinoX-HD as a ‘buy’. It’s not perfect, but you
At a little over $400 you get a decent pair of digital binoculars, night capability, a digital compass, GPS tagging, WiFi attached mobile apps, rangefinding and image and video recording. That’s pretty awesome.
Pet Peeves:
Batteries. I know almost all electronic makers do it, but the batteries that come in the box are off-brand. Mine lasted for about two hours of light use before they were completely dead.
Non-slip surfaces. The rubberized parts of the BinoX are great for gripping and protecting against knocks and bumps. But they are magnets for lint, dust and dog hair. A bit annoying at times.
Cables. There should be at least a micro USB cable included. A micro HDMI cable would also be a nice.
Nice Touches:
Lens covers. Most optics, including high-grade options, come packaged with cheap lens covers that you replace with an aftermarket solution within the first week. ATN did a nice job designing functional and sturdy covers that work.
Neck strap. Similar to the lens covers, even high priced binoculars can come with a thin, uncomfortable neck strap. ATN includes a nice padded strap that is well made.
User Menu. Well designed and easy to use.
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