Leupold Yosemite 6x30 Porro Prism Binocular (Black)

I'll just address points other reviewers did not:

-Eyepieces are good for this price range. Image is not perfectly sharp all the way to the field edge, but better than any other binoculars I have that cost under $600 (I have 10 binoculars, 8 under $600).

-The close-focus specification of 16 feet was the one thing I was worried about when ordering these, but it looks to me that the closest focus is actually about 9 or 10 feet. Maybe the calculated focus is at 16 feet, but in practice it is less. Probably the difference is due to the great depth of field given by the low power.

-Not the lightest binoculars in the world, but my petite 8-year-old daughter immediately commented that they were lighter than my 8 x 32 roof prism Bushnell Legends. She should be able to use them for a while without tiring.

-Even the strap is good: A bit stretchy and soft on your neck.

If these cost way over $200 I might give them fewer stars, but for the price, they are a slam-dunk. If they turn out to be truly waterproof, which I haven't tested yet, I'd say they are the first choice for any purpose except carrying in your shirt pocket.