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7.6.2016

After quite a bit of research on different binoculars and browsing through a lot of reviews I finally settled on these. I was tempted to purchase a pair of similar spec Nikon bins which looked great but these were almost half the price. Usually I would have bought the dearer pair believing "you get what you pay for" but in this case I'm more than satisfied with these.I've had these now for 6 months and I bought them purely for bird watching. Initially I didn't know whether to buy the 8x42s or 10x42s but because a lot of my bird watching takes place around loughs, large bodies of water and coasts, I opted for the 10x42s for better magnification.I probably would have leaned more towards the 8x42s if a greater majority of my bird watching took place at much closer distances (forests and the like).Pros -Waterproof - I have had them out in the rain with no faults as of yet. Even if you don't go for these you should make sure your bins are waterproof to protect your investment.Fog-proof - This is actually quite important to have also. My old pair of binoculars were not fog-proof and it was quite annoying at times. E.g. In the winter when you get out of your warm car to the cold outside they would instantly fog up and give you cloudy images for a few minutes.Wide viewing angle + ED glass - My local bird sanctuary has big brand binoculars to use (Zeiss, Swarovski, which are very expensive and way out of my price range) and one of the things I loved about them was their wide viewing angle when you look through them. Again, my old pair couldn't live up to these so I had to have something similar. These delivered giving lovely broad viewing! They also have ED Glass (Extra Low Dispersion Glass). I don't claim to know the ins and outs behind it but in layman's terms it's the equivalent of an HD Television. And the images are beautiful.Design - These binoculars are very sturdy and feel good in your hands. They feel heavy duty and I believe they could take quite a beating. Thankfully I haven't dropped them (yet) but I feel confident that when the time comes they will be protected.Accessories - The binoculars come with a good quality carry case, cleaning cloth and neck strap (which doesn't cut the back of your neck like my old pair did). The lens caps on the end of the bins are firmly slipped on to the unit and the ones on the front can also be attached to the neck strap so they don't get lost which is very handy.All in all I love these binoculars. If you are a beginner/intermediate bird watcher like myself who doesn't want to spend the crazy amounts of money on the dearer brands look no further! I have enjoyed using these so much that I am currently in the process of buying a Vanguard Spotting Scope which I will review upon purchase.IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER and you do buy these, here are some quick tips for setting these up!First off if you wear glasses the eye cups should be kept twisted in. If you don't wear glasses, twist them out to the desired amount.To configure these Binoculars for your eyes.1. Put the lens cap on the end of the RIGHT barrel of the binoculars. This will block your vision in your RIGHT eye.2. Look at something not too close/not too far away through the binoculars. You should only see an image through your LEFT eye. Do NOT close your right eye or squint.3. Use the center wheel to focus your image until it is as sharp as can be.4. Remove the lens cap on the right barrel. Do NOT move the center wheel.5. On the right barrel just after your eye cup there is a ring, Pull it up to unlock. (Most other brands don't have a lock for this ring which is another pro)6. Look at the same place as before through the binoculars and gently turn the ring left or right until the image becomes completely clear for both eyes.7. Push the ring back down to lock in place.8. Your binoculars are now set up and you should only use the center wheel for focusing on objects now. Good Luck!
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29.10.2013

I researched many binoculars before eventually settling on the Endeavour ED 8x42s and although I obviously don't have anything to compare it to directly over a period of extended use, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.I chose the 8x rather than the 10x because I think this length suits a much wider range of viewing situations and they will be much easier to hold steady. Unless you are viewing things that are always very far away (and I mean 90% of your use), the 8x will be a better option!The 42mm objectives let in lots of light without making the bins too heavy or too large to carry around - you want to be able to use them all the time after all!These are my first pair of semi-serious bins (having had cheap small fold up 8x25s in the past)and for the price I was looking in (£200-250) they are absolutely fantastic. I was very apprehensive about getting them as I had had the chance to use a pair of £2500 Swarovski bins and thought that every time I used the Endeavours that I would be constantly comparing them. However having used them in a wide range of lighting conditions, moving and stationary subjects and close up and far off I can say that they perform excellently across the board and if you like me are a semi-serious user with a budget, you would be hard-pressed to not enjoy every minute using these bins - I have not forgotten the Swaros but then neither has my bank balance!If you are looking at a pair for up to £200 - seriously consider the extra £50 or so.When reading reviews on these, there was much said about the chromatic aberration they produced so wanted to add my experience to the fray. In very bright conditions there is clear colour fringing at the edge of the view (FACT!) but absolutely nothing worth noting in the 70% that makes up the central view - which is after all where you eyes are focussing. If you were to spot something interesting in the very edges, centralising your view of it would remove any CA worries.The focus wheel is smooth and precise and it is very easy to lock on to a subject. The gaps in between the tubes allows for easy holding with large or gloved hands and the tethered caps are easily removed and popped back on. If you loop the rear cap through the strap this works equally well.The locking bioptic adjuster is an excellent feature and the twist out eye-cups allow for comfortable use depending on your viewing style for those with or without glasses.My only problem with the boxed contents is that the carry case is a little small if you want to tuck the neck strap away inside along with the bins. The case otherwise is nice and padded (as is the stretchy neoprene strap) and the ability to have the neck strap on the case and the smaller strap section on the bins is a great feature to suit all users.Overall, I highly recommend these Endeavour ED 8x42s and it doesn't surprise me that Amazon has all 5* ratings (albeit only 3) reviews - now 4!I will have them for a very long time - Well done Vanguard!
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10.6.2013

I bought these direct from Carmarthen Camera Centre rather than via their outlet on Amazon. They arrived promptly. The current offer also meant I received twenty pounds cashback.ConstructionThey have a very solid feel to them, and are open bridge, so are easy to hold. They replaced an old pair of Zeiss Jena Jenoptem 8x30, which were particularly light, but I didn't notice the extra weight, as the strap is wide and distributes the weight of 730g well. Plus, the case is featherweight light, unlike the leather Zeiss one. They are easy to hold steady for a 10x pair, so are good for hand-held birdwatching, though there is a tripod attachment point if needed. This needs an L-shaped adapter.They are rubber armoured, and the eyecups are also rubber coated. They are waterproof, being nitrogen filled.In UseAdjusting the diopter setting is easy, and there is a convenient lock: you pull the eyecups out, adjust, then push back. Having tried this, and wishing to try these on a sunny day at Bempton cliffs, sharing them with my wife, I decided to retract the eyecups and use them with glasses on, an impossible feat with my previous Zeiss's. The exit pupil was just adequate for both of us. We could see a good field of view without removing our glasses. (Eye relief is 16.5mm, in case you are interested. If this is not enough, you could go for the 8x version.) The view was bright and clear and they were easy to focus, the focus being fast and accurate. The bridge is reassuringly stiff, too, to adjust for inter-pupillary distance.QualityThe specs are impressive: ED (extra density) lenses; silver coated reflective surfaces inside; multi-coating; 342' field at 1000 yards. The only minor blemish is close focusing distance of just over 8'. This is not a problem to me, as I regard that as very good. Overall, the specification of these binoculars puts a pair of Swarovskis costing seven times as much to shame! For sheer value-for-money, these are unbeatable.ExtrasYou get a tight-fitting cushioned case with these, and a complicated mechanism that allows the strap to be transferred between binoculars and case. If you like, you can have a long case strap and short binocular strap, or even string the two together.One thing I particularly like is the lens caps. The eyepieces have a bridged cap that can be threaded on the strap, so you don't lose it. The caps on the objective lenses can either be folded down in use, again so you don't lose them, or else removed completely. There is nothing worse than juggling four lens caps when trying to view something, and these binoculars provide an easy solution.ConclusionI did a lot of research before buying these. They replace a pair I have had for some 35 years. They have not disappointed me. In fact, they exceeded my expectations. Buy them with confidence that you are getting a real bargain, a high quality set of binoculars that should last a lifetime.
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13.5.2016

These binoculars are very good. They are a quality Chinese build and they work well. They are a nice robust construction, good feel in the hand, good eye relief, good field of view, work well in low light, not too heavy, and focus fast and easily. Not a lot to complain about.You are getting mid range binoculars though... some of the reviews on here might be somewhat overblown.. So just a couple of pointers so you don't get too dissappointed when these drop through your letterbox.Firstly, in order to get the excellent field of view with moderately priced glass there are some compromises, and these are in the optical quality as you move to the edge of the frame.If you have a pair of these glasses take a look at a house with white window frames on a bright day. You'll notice that as you move your eye from the centre 50% of the frame you begin to see purple fringing (chromatic aberration) around those white window frames. Its quite pronounced at the edge. You'll also notice that your house is also not very straight, there is some mild pincushion distortion, again obvious if you have strong horizontal and vertical lines across the frame. There is also softness at the edge of the frame.Before the Vanguard product team post lots of disparaging responses to this post, I would suggest that what they have done is a good compromise at this price point. Unless you're a serious student of architecture, you're likely not to not notice these effects most of the time, and having that wide field of view is a bonus when you're working with high magnifcation glasses and with wildlife, allowing you to spot activity nearby so you can shift your vision (and aim) to it. I admit I'd be buying a well know German brand starting with a Z if cost was no object and this design compromise bothered me, but it is not that bad. Certain situations will highlight it, supposed you spent all day looking at a flock of white goats on a black mountain, then I think you'd probably get irritated and have to upgrade!!!The instructions for attaching the straps are just some small and pretty cryptic diagrams, I'm not sure whether I have properly interpreted them to attach the strap properly - if there is anything to improve, I would fix this.At the end of the day though, when you're using these, you won't be thinking about them, you'll be enjoying the view. When my wife looked through these for the first time she said 'wow' - and that in itself is a good recommendation!!
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15.3.2014

I got the Endeavor ED 8x42 binoculars to replace my old Minolta porro prism 8x42 sport binoculars. The binos came in a small box. Inside you will find a fairly good carrying case with the binos inside. You will also find the warranty card, an instruction booklet, a cleaning cloth, and a very nice neck strap.The binos itself look very sturdy, fully rugged rubberised body, stay on front lens caps and the classic ocular caps. They look terrific at first sight. The Endeavor ED are a bit heavy but no too much as they are comfortable to use.Now the optics. At the beginning I was not sure about the quality of the optics, It took me some time to find the perfect gap to fit my eyes.After some tweaking I took them to the sea front. It was very foggy and to be fair I was not impressed with the binos. At that point I was considering to get my money back. The next day I gave them a second chance. This time I took my old Minolta with me. By comparing the two binoculars I realised how good the Endeavour HD are. These binoculars are seriously bright and sharp. The Minolta did not stand a chance against the Endeavour ED.The focusing wheel of the Endeavour is big, fast and smooth. I spend a lot of time tracking seagulls just to test the focusing nob.The image itself is very sharp, but it gets a bit soft to edges, but compared to my MInolta this is not a problem at all. The ED lenses really work their magic with these binoculars. The CA is well controled and I would say that the Endeavour ED are twice as bright as the Minolta. Also the image itself is very crisp and clear.I tested the Waterproof and fog proof capabilities of the Binos and they passed the test with flying colours. No fog was formed over the optic elements and no water penetrated the Binos on my tests.I have to admit that I was a bit worried at the beginning, but now the only thing a can say is that I'm pleased with my Endeavour ED
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5.9.2020

Vanguard Endeavor ED 10x42 RealTree Limited Edition Waterproof Binoculars Endeavor ED 10x42 RT.(Real Tree Camoflage Pattern) .I purchased these on 5/7/20 for £250.64 .They are stunning binoculars.The image is bright , crisp and clear .Endeavor ED Binoculars appear to have great light transmission .Original Endeavor ED binoculars feature:Vanguard's original Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass .A BaK-4 roof prism .Vanguard's own Multi-Guard coatings for maximum light transmission .They are extremely well constructed being made out magnesium alloy and protected by rubber armour which also helps create a comfortable grip, even in cold and wet conditions.In this case with a Camoflage pattern on the rubber armour .They are silent in operation ,adjusting correct eye to eyepiece spacing or I P D and focus adjustment .The binoculars are an open bridge design , making them easier to handle securely .They are waterproof and fogproof, featuring lockable diopter located under the right hand eye-piece.The dioptre adjustment is easy to set up .There also is adjustable eye relief for spectacle wearers and non spectacle wearers which the adjustment can be stepped .You get two dust covers for the objective lenses which can be folded downwards and retained by the rubber attached rings on the lens barrels .The objective lenses are suitably recessed to to stop glare , preventing scaring birds and animals being observed .Also included is a rainguard cover for protection of both eyepiece lenses , which has a connector to the binoculars strap to prevent it being lost .The strap is made from neoprene and feels fairly strong and reasonably comfortable .Also included is a padded nylon case with an adaptable carrying strap that can be extended using the quick release binocular strap .I am extremely happy with this purchase .
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18.11.2013

I spent a lot of time reading reviews for these binoculars, other 10x binoculars in the Vanguard range, and of their competition. In the end I plumped for these as they seemed as though they'd be as good as competitors up to around the £300 mark.While I haven't tried any of their competitors, I can confirm that the Endeavour ED are great quality.If you've done your research you'll no doubt have found some discussion online of colour fringing. It seems as though some people are unable to detect it, while others complain that the edges of objects silhouetted against a skyline are subject to green/purple edges. I can see it, and while I was initially quite disappointed and considered returning them,I persuaded myself to take them for a more realistic test than ogling chimney pots of the houses on my street. Not all the things I'll want to look at will be silhouetted against a white sky, and the fringes of colour don't appear when viewing objects that don't have a bright sky behind.I discovered two things; 1) I could affect the degree to which the fringing appeared by moving my eye relative to the centre of the eyepiece (the closer my eye was to the middle, the less visible the thin purple outline) and 2) the image quality is pretty damned good, and when viewing things that weren't silhouetted against the sky I really couldn't fault them.I did some more reading and concluded I'd probably need to spend around double the price in order to get some bins that I thought would be better (it seems the ED are among the crispest in this price bracket), so I opted to keep them. I took them on a trip to the west coast of Scotland, and was very happy with their performance.Recommended.
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16.6.2013

If you cannot afford high end binoculars (and why spend a thousand when you can get good quality for less?) then these are the place to start. Google the professional reviews... here is just onehttp://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Vanguard10x42EndeavorED-106.htmI watch birds mainly in hides on a large RSPB marshy site in Southport, Lancashire and these are just right for the job. If you were watching mainly fast moving birds you might want to consider the same manufacturer's wider field of view version (8x42's).Crystal clear images, sensitive focusing, dioptre adjuster, eye relief adjustment (important if you wear spectacles) and should you need it ability to stick them on a tripod (adaptor required to be purchased).You might be pleased with this option if you are watching a group of birds for a while as they do need a bit of muscle to hold them in place for any length of time.The quality is good, but to make them as cheap as this the glass is a bit on the heavy side. For me the compromise is worth it, but beware they are surprisingly heavy. On the other hand, this actually in some situations makes it easier to hold them steady - strong winds on the coast are quite normal!Cannot fault them really, nice to have the eyecups attached to the binoculars - was for ever losing my old ones (Dixon's own brand from c.30 years ago, due for retirement having served me well and not bad for £25!)Note that you may be able to get them at a good price direct from a welsh based camera shop who do advertise on Amazon, but are really helpful if you want to chat about the goods. (P.S. I don't work for them or receive any payment/favours for bigging them up!)
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11.3.2018

These 8x42 endeavor 2 binoculars are my first experience of a roof prism with ed glass, phase correction and a magnesium alloy body and my expectations were quite high... they do indeed feel solid and well made and the locking diopter adjustment is a nice feature but what of the optics...? Well i have to say after testing them out in the field and having a 32 year old pair of Soviet Union made 8x40 porro prism "Tento" binoculars to compare them with my conclusion is that the trusty old porro won with its razor sharp glass! Ok the oldies are not waterproof, have a close focus of about 6 meters and soft edges but the glass is crystal clear and when comparing them with the vanguards i could seemore detail and obviously with a good porro you are always going to get that natural 3D view and depth of field which i find is lacking in roofs and porro's are more relaxing on my old eyes... however in their favour the endeavor lenses didn't fog or mist up once while i was outside and it was a cold, damp afternoon so that was a plus and they are sharp right to edge compared to many binoculars Iv looked through.If the actual image had of been as sharp and detailed as my old ones i probably would have kept them but also to note the field of view of 7.2 on the vanguards is rather less than what I'm use to.. a good porro with an 8.1 fov with its panoramic view and ability to track birds in flight will always be more satisfying. My search for the perfect roof prism continues...but as I'm not prepared and don't have a spare £1200 I'll stick with my old porro's for now.
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15.2.2014

Well this is my first pair of quality binoculars, and I must say I really didn't knew how good can binoculars be until I bought these 8x42. My previous binoculars were a skymaster 15x70 that are outclassed in every aspect by the vanguard ed's. Even if the "advantage" would go to the bigger aperture and magnification, the 8x42 endeavor ed's are clearly better.First aspect that I noticed is that the focus is so smooth and kept over a huge distance, in the 15x70 I had to refocus every time, now I hardly do refocus, only when watching up close is refocusing really needed. The body feels solid and the grip is perfect, the image is crystal clear,I detect no fringe color though I'm not that picky (with the 15x70 there was a lot of visible color fringing and the image was not crystal clear, it was kind of blurry though I didn't knew that until I bought the 8x42 ed's). I've also read other reports that said the neck strap won't fit in the supplied bag along with the binoculars, well the truth is they fit, not perfectly, a little forced but they do fit in. The magnification is just right and I can easily keep the image steady, even at night watching stars, my older 15x70 were tricky to hand hold during the day and impossible at night.All in all a great set of binoculars. Compared to my old skymaster 15x70, which I bought cause I found a lot of 5stars great reports, there is a huge and visible difference in quality, body construction, ergonomics and image quality.
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1.4.2015

Hmm: It was a hard choice deciding what to fork out for in binoculars, as I'm out of my depth with what is available nowadays. With these ones, I found US sites saying they were marvellous, and giving them awards, but I also found UK bird groups giving very mixed opinions about them.In my case, I just wanted something that was going to be reliably brighter than my small pocket binoculars--with which I cannot make out colours very well--and my old fashioned binoculars that are also too heavy for me nowadays. These seem pretty good. They are, indeed, much brighter, than my pocket ones, and a bit brighter, and better colour rendering than my old 10:50s, and much less heavy. (Actually,I was a bit surprised that my old cheapo Prinz 10:50s, weren't that much inferior to these new tech ones, but the 10:42s are much easier to use and--hopefully--sealed and non steam.)I was a little surprised at how little allowance for eye spacing there is in the hinge: some people with large heads might find they cannot open these wide enough, but they are OK for me.Anyhow, I've only had them a few days, so we shall have to see...One quibble on Amazon delivery: These came boxed with another quite expensive purchase, and there was no receipt or invoice for either in the package.
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23.5.2016

I already enjoyed the predecessor ED 8420 for more than two years. After one eye piece was accidentally damaged I sent them to Vanguard's repair service with the note that I would be interested in upgrading to ED II 8420 if the old pair could not be repaired. For an extra £80 (only) they returned the new model. I have been testing over the past few days. In short, I am very enthused about these bins. They are a noticeable upgrade to the ED I 8420 and in my opinion they are almost as enjoyable as some of the very expensive binoculars. I can only compare to the Leica 8x42 Ultravid HD which I "tested" (used for birdwatching) for one afternoon in the field and to my own Leica 8x20 Ultravid.While the edge sharpness of the Leica bins is amazing I found that the Vanguard ED II are equally impressive. It is a joy to use the ED II. They feel very balanced when handling and are incredibly sharp. Due to a combination of high edge sharpness, good handling comfort, and smooth and accurate focus mechanism it is easy to focus on an object using one hand only. There are quite a few favorable reviews on the internet but since there was none on Amazon I thought I'd make a start since these binoculars really deserve all the praise.
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9.10.2013

After a long period (2 Months) researching mid range binoculars I decided the key elements for my choice was:Price - under £300Roof Prism (not Porro)Waterproof against UK Weather (Nitrogen filled)Coated Lens (silver)ED Glass (if possible for the price)Bak4 lens (seems to be the standard these daysAnti reflective coatingGood View angle at 1000 yards (bird watching)Good light collection in dull conditions or in woodlandI debated between Vanguard ED 10x42 and other makes, but for all round "feature offering" for the price, the Vanguard ED came out on top. Now in possession of a pair I am amazed at the build quality, light collection ability, speedy focus (about 3/4 of a turn - great for following moving birds),lens caps that can stay on the binoculars, locking eye adjustment, good carry case and open bridge design for easy holding when moving through undergrowth.Best birthday present to myself - very much value for money. I thoroughly recommend these for bird watchers who don't want to break the bank, but need reliable binoculars that meet the challenge of UK weather (especially wet and cold!) You do get what you pay for with binoculars and these come closest to best in class.
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8.6.2015

I know nothing about binoculars but after a lot of research I bought these over a year ago to take to the desert in the middle of Jordan for my partner who is a Bedouin. They were to enable him to spot our goats at distance and ensure they were okay. By distance I mean anything from a couple of hundred metres to a mile. They have withstood being borrowed by various friends and family, dropped, got wet and generally lived a hard life in a sandy, dusty environment. The only thing that has happened is the rubber eye piece has torn from being dropped and the zip on the bag has broken.Other than that they are great, everyone there is highly impressed with them and the clarity of vision /magnification and precision, the fact that they also seem unbreakable is a added bonus. They are small enough to be carried easily and not too heavy to have slung over your shoulder when riding or tied to a saddle.I contacted Vanguard for a new eye piece and they couldn't have been more helpful in sending one through.Fantastic product well worth every penny, I would thoroughly recommend them, small, tough, beautifully made and brilliant clarity.
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25.7.2014

I did a lot of research before choosing the Vanguard Endeavor 10 x 42 binoculars and this pair seemed to consistently come out well in the various reviews I looked through, even without the cash back offer.I bought these binoculars for general use, bird-watching, car racing and I'm looking forward to taking them on a cruise in the Caribbean next year, the last time I went, I really missed having a good pair of binoculars.The quality of manufacture is superb and although slightly weighty can be held with quite some stability for a long time although it's possible to attach them to a tripod.Wearing glasses and having very bad short sightedness meant that I was looking for a pair with long eyerelief and these certainly have this with both lenses having adjustable long eye relief.I even got a great view of the moon the other night, much better than faffing about with a reflector telescope.They come with a good case and the strap can be linked to form a carry handleThese binoculars live up to the reviews I've read and so far I can't recommend them enough, perfect for all round activity, clear and bright and well made.
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