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product_id: 36107619
title: "OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars"
brand: "olympus"
price: "$13270"
currency: COP
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/36107619-om-system-olympus-outback-8x21-rc1-binoculars
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
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# UV protection 21mm objective lens 8x magnification OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars

**Brand:** olympus
**Price:** $13270
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See the world in style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars by olympus
- **How much does it cost?** $13270 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/36107619-om-system-olympus-outback-8x21-rc1-binoculars)

## Best For

- olympus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted olympus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stylish & Compact:** Sleek metallic silver design that fits right in your pocket.
- • **Crystal Clear Vision:** Roof-prism optics for sharp, bright images in any light.
- • **All-Around Performance:** Perfect for hiking, birdwatching, or any outdoor activity.
- • **Elevate Your Adventures:** Experience nature like never before with 8x magnification.
- • **Innovative Folding Design:** Foldable lenses for ultimate portability and convenience.

## Overview

The OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars offer superb performance for recreational use, featuring 8x magnification, a 21mm objective lens, roof-prism optics, and UV protection, all wrapped in a sleek, foldable design.

## Description

Binocular, Outback 8 X 21 RC1

## Features

- Superb performance during all-around recreational use
- 8x magnification and large 21-millimeter objective lens
- Roof-prism optics and UV-protection
- Slim, stylish metallic silver
- Innovative design enables you to fold the lenses right into the body

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Olympus
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Special Feature:** Portable, Lightweight
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 21 Millimeters
- **Magnification Maximum:** 8 x

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Portrait Painter
*by S***E on October 26, 2009*

I got these to help me see detail in the model while portrait painting. I also considered butterfly-watching binoculars and opera glasses (La Scala Aida 3x25), but settled on these for the following reasons:First, all the butterfly-watching binoculars that I could find reviews for were at least three times more expensive, out of my price range. They were also bigger and heavier.Close focus distance on the Olympus is 7 feet. I'm usually sitting somewhere between 5 and 10 feet from the model. Opera glasses have a slight edge here with a larger field of view at the same distance, and a closer focusing distance of 6 feet. I noticed a little more distortion around the edges in the opera glasses.The Olympus has rubberized eye cups, so they don't scratch my glasses. The eye cups extend for use without eyeglasses. The opera glasses had smooth polished metal eyepieces. They didn't scratch my glasses the few times I tried them, but they made me a little nervous.The Olympus has an individual diopter adjustment: what this means is that you use the central focusing ring to adjust for your left eye, then use the right side focusing ring to fine tune for your right eye. After that, you can simply use the central focusing ring to adjust for viewing at different distances. This flexibility was great for me because I frequently take off and put on my glasses when painting very fine detail. The opera glasses only had the central focusing ring. (Another artist I know had opera glasses which could focus each eye individually, but she bought those years ago and couldn't recall the source.)I have used these binoculars in an auditorium lit only by a high north-facing window, light enough to read but dim by photographic standards. The image in the binoculars seemed at least as bright as what I could see without them, but I didn't have a chance to compare the opera glasses in the same setting.Given a choice, I would keep the opera glasses as a backup and for the larger field of view, but if I could only have one, especially because I wear eyeglasses, the Olympus 8x21 is the best compromise.

### ⭐⭐ Mildly Disappointed
*by G***E on July 25, 2010*

OK, I guess. I don't know much about binoculars, except that there is a lot to see from the windows of my San Francisco apartment. My mother gave me a pair years ago in the 70s. I didn't realize they could be so small. These would be great for use in the theater or opera. The resolution is good, but it's difficult to get adjusted to your eyes. I would prefer a larger product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent binoc's for their size and price
*by P***K on April 23, 2007*

The quality of these binoculars is good for the price. I was unable to judge this in my previous review of this product, which was due to frustration over the long wait for them (almost 5 months from the time I ordered). I presume the delay was due to large demand for these particular binoc's, especially after being a top pick in CR Magazine just before the holiday season in December.The binoculars are adjustable for people who wear glasses, a very nice feature. They were worth the wait!Since the initial review, I have had 2 pairs of these binocs, still in use. A few years ago my wife accidentally dropped the first pair in an asphalt parking lot on a cold winter day. The plastic broke in half at one the hinged parts which functions to adjust the distance between the eye pieces. I suppose this is the biggest drawback of a casing and parts made out of plastic. On the other hand, being very small and light is certainly a convenience factor.After I bought a second pair of these binoc's, which my wife is still using especially when she travels, I used some superglue to fix the first pair. While the hinged part is now frozen in place, the binoc's are still functional. They just can't be folded as closely together as they should. Not a problem for occasional use, and we keep the oldest pair hanging near a window for bird watching outside our house. There's no comparison to a good high-magnification scope on a tripod, of course, but when convenience, light weight, small size, and low-cost but good quality are important, then these binoc's fit the bill.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*