Are you looking for a premium compact binocular, but not quite ready to spend what it takes to get the likes of a
Swarovski Pocket binocular or a
Leica Ultravid compact binocular? You won't do better than these, of course, but there is an affordable option in the Bushnell Elite 7x26. This Elite has a long history. It began life as the Bausch&Lomb Custom Compact, then changed its name to the Bushnell Custom Compact and finally became the
Bushnell Elite Custom Compact. Throught all its name changes, this little 7x26 compact binocular has won the hearts of many users for its excellent optics and fine construction. No, it is not as compact as a roof prism and this is not a waterproof binocular, but make no mistake, it is a premium binocular, still made in Japan, just like the original.