Sky Rover Banner Cloud 10x42 binocular review

[4090Sharps]

Have you put the 6x on a tripod? I dislike narrow FOV so those are really interesting.

My problem is I LOVE the stabilized sig 10x30 as I hunt actively a lot. I also heard they are coming out with a 7.5x32 with 10*+ fov.

I may settle for my 10z Sig's + 15x56. I'm really tempted by the 6x as well but then I would be carrying the 6/10/15 and three binos is just too much.

Nope, they are shipping today. I'll give an update after I spend some time with them.

 

[180ls1]

Nope, they are shipping today. I'll give an update after I spend some time with them.

Thanks, I am wondering if those may be the least fatiguing / ultimate "sit behind all day and glass" binos along with bigger glass for detailed work.

 

[4090Sharps]

I’m seeing 640ft @ 1,000y for the 12.2° FOV. If it handles the edges better than the Kowa 6.5 BDII’s I’ll be very interested.
I also use a similar setup. 8x on a lightweight tripod with 16x zulu’s for closer looks, rarely needing enough magnification to actually sit behind the 16’s for extended glassing at long range.

updated with 1000m figures (still using ft and sq ft for the final figures, but at 1000m). Kowa wins for area to weight ratio, but the FOV covers quite a bit less area.

 

[nm.otter]

7.5x32 variants with specs, also here.

 

[nm.otter]

Work in progress https://neilenglish.net/product-review-sky-rover-banner-cloud-7-5-x-32/

 

[4090Sharps]

My 6x32 binoculars showed up this afternoon. I've spent a grand total of 15 minutes behind them, and the only thing I can say with certainty is that I'm happy with my purchase. It's too early to say a whole lot more than a layperson's first impressions, which are:

• They're relatively heavy, but I knew that going in.
• For my eyes, they're easy and comfortable to get behind--I was worried I might find them position sensitive.
• FOV is massive and appears usable throughout the image.
• Focus is quick and easy, image is crisp.

 

[180ls1]

Really thinking of those 7.5s. I imagine that 10.4* is plenty of FOV and I may benefit a touch from the more mag.

 

[4090Sharps]

if anyone was looking, you can save a few bucks on the 6x32 from a member here:

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/sky-rover-bc-6x32.431876/

 

[betelgeuse]

Interesting binos. Chinese always come up with funny names. I am curious if it is the design or glass of both that makes the view so good. If it is the design, I wonder who the engineer is ?

I'll be watching for updates.

 

[SikaSeeker]

Its an NL clone or very similar. Usual chinese way of doing things only they have a proper company with established rep doing it. Sky rover is big in astronomy world.

 

[mash4077]

It’s weird. They updated their binocular warranty to lifetime recently and then dropped it back down to 3 years.

 

[Lukeduke13]

Looks like they raised there prices too

 

[mash4077]

Looks like they raised there prices too

Yeah that was a little disappointing to see.

 

[180ls1]

My 6x32 binoculars showed up this afternoon. I've spent a grand total of 15 minutes behind them, and the only thing I can say with certainty is that I'm happy with my purchase. It's too early to say a whole lot more than a layperson's first impressions, which are:

• They're relatively heavy, but I knew that going in.
• For my eyes, they're easy and comfortable to get behind--I was worried I might find them position sensitive.
• FOV is massive and appears usable throughout the image.
• Focus is quick and easy, image is crisp.

Any further impressions?

Also, how long did they take to arrive? I've got a Barbary hunt Feb 1st.

 

[4090Sharps]

Any further impressions?

Also, how long did they take to arrive? I've got a Barbary hunt Feb 1st.

No real updates. I haven't done any glassing sessions beyond my 10-15 min daily looks in the yard and mountains. I'm rotating between my SRBC 12x50, SRBC 6x32, and Sig Zulu6 16x42 when I do my morning and evening scans, because it's fun to compare them back to back. Switching between the three really brings the relatively poor resolution of the 16x42 and small FOV to light.

Not real field use, but I was looking through the 12's last week, focused on low ridge about two miles from the house, and because of the large FOV, I spotted a coyote crossing the road a couple blocks away on the bottom edge of the FOV. Had I been looking through the Sigs, I absolutely would have missed it. Easy to translate that anecdote to the field, but I'm preaching to the choir with most folks here recognizing the value of FOV.

The pair direct from China took just over a week to arrive from when I ordered them. The pair from Astronomics took about a week.

 

[4090Sharps]

There’s a new review of the 6x32 up here for anyone interested:

https://www.cloudynights.com/forums/topic/988407-a-field-report-after-three-months-with-the-new-skyrover-srbc-6x32-apo-under-the-stars/

One thing I was reminded of while reading this review is that I appreciate the traditional loops on the SRBC binoculars for attaching carrying straps. The NL Pure attachment points rotated throughout a day of hunting a drove me mad.

 

[180ls1]

Ordered the 15

No real updates. I haven't done any glassing sessions beyond my 10-15 min daily looks in the yard and mountains. I'm rotating between my SRBC 12x50, SRBC 6x32, and Sig Zulu6 16x42 when I do my morning and evening scans, because it's fun to compare them back to back. Switching between the three really brings the relatively poor resolution of the 16x42 and small FOV to light.

Not real field use, but I was looking through the 12's last week, focused on low ridge about two miles from the house, and because of the large FOV, I spotted a coyote crossing the road a couple blocks away on the bottom edge of the FOV. Had I been looking through the Sigs, I absolutely would have missed it. Easy to translate that anecdote to the field, but I'm preaching to the choir with most folks here recognizing the value of FOV.

The pair direct from China took just over a week to arrive from when I ordered them. The pair from Astronomics took about a week.

Thanks. Pulled the trigger on the 15x from Astro.

I'll likely run those ans the Zulu6 10x. Instead of the Zulu 10 + 20. I think the 6x or 7.5x may make it's way into my system at some point but I cant get past how handy the 10x is for everything except long glassing periods.

 

[6.5x284]

Ordered the 15


Thanks. Pulled the trigger on the 15x from Astro.

I'll likely run those ans the Zulu6 10x. Instead of the Zulu 10 + 20. I think the 6x or 7.5x may make it's way into my system at some point but I cant get past how handy the 10x is for everything except long glassing periods.

Let us know how the 15’s are!


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