TheSkySearchers

These Orion GiantView ED 16x80 binoculars are great. Just got in viewing the area of Cygnus between Albireo and Deneb up to Lyra's Vega. Stars were all pin points. Vega and the Albireo twins almost pin points. Vega was white with a hint of blue. Vega's appearance did not surprise me, because a daytime test on leaves showed no false color. Albireo showed a beautiful deep orange golden color. The twin star showed a hint of faded green. The 3D effect on the Albireo twins is what binoculars are all about.

Stars are sharp to about 85 percent to the edge. I can take in the entire 4 degree view, thanks to the 21mm eye relief. Focus adjustments are very smooth. These binoculars have a true aperture of 83mm. The lens covers stay on, which I really like. The binoculars are well built, strong and heavy. Really glad I got these.

The bad news is the Orion Resolux 7x50 binoculars had a slight grinding defect when focusing. I was going to have another pair shipped to me, but decided to get the Orion Ed GiantView 16x80 that blow my 20x80 Zhumells out of the water. Left click the images.

Very nice. I like the Red Dot Finder mounting.

Congratulations, nice set up there

I have been in the market for an 80mm ED scope, but at that price I may spring for a pair

I don't see the length listed in the specs, nor on the website, about how long are they?

Ylem wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 4:16 am Congratulations, nice set up there

I have been in the market for an 80mm ED scope, but at that price I may spring for a pair

I don't see the length listed in the specs, nor on the website, about how long are they?

12 inches long and 8 inches wide

Very nice binoculars, and setup!

Thank you for sharing the info,
JG

Looks great! Congrats!

Me want! Me need!
For $319, ED 80 glass seems like a steal!

I can't decide if I want the 16x or the 20x

Ylem wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:56 pm Me want! Me need!
For $319, ED 80 glass seems like a steal!

I can't decide if I want the 16x or the 20x

Depends on how dark is your sky. If you observe under light pollution having a bit higher power and smaller exit pupil is a plus.

Bigzmey wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:09 pm

Ylem wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:56 pm Me want! Me need!
For $319, ED 80 glass seems like a steal!

I can't decide if I want the 16x or the 20x

Depends on how dark is your sky. If you observe under light pollution having a bit higher power and smaller exit pupil is a plus.

That's exactly what I was thinking also.

When using my ST80 I find the view more pleasant with a 20mm EP (20x) than with a 25 or even 32mm EP (16x and 12x).