Q1: What is the minimum and maximum on photo zoom? What can I expect to see (say from a license plate) shot from a block away at maximum?

A: This is a standard 10x binocular. There is no minimum or maximum zoom as it is a fixed power. The easiest way to explain what you will see is that whatever you are looking at will appear 10 times closer.

Q2: What comes in the box with this binocular?

A: It comes with a canvas case equipped with belt loop and shoulder strap.

Q3: Are these auto focus?

A: No, they are not an auto focus binocular. They have a center wheel that is used to fine tune the focus.

Q4: What material are these binoculars made out of? Could something be engraved on them?

A: Zhumell 10x25 compact binoculars are made of aluminum alloy. They certainly can be engraved.

Q5: How far can images or objects be viewed from the binoculars?

A: Zhumell 10x25 Folding Compact binoculars will focus on objects as close as 12 feet, or a bit less than 3 meters away. Like all binoculars, Zhumell 10x25 FCs will allow you to see all the way to the horizon, however far that is in your area. In addition, their 10-power magnification will make distant objects appear as if they were only 1/10th as far away as they actually are. Hence a person 1 kilometer away will appear to be only 100 meters away. That is probably close enough to recognize the person.

Q6: I have binoculars for the stars & a pair for the theater. I am looking for a lightweight, compact pair that I can take on vacation and hiking. Can I buy a good pair for under $100? What do you recommend?

A: Zhumell 10x25 Compact binoculars are very good; we sell lots of them and have very good feedback on them. Another nice compact is the Pentax 8x25 UCF X II.

Q7: What is the "close focus" of this binocular?

A: The 'close focus" is approximately 8 ft.

Q8: What is width folded?

A: The Zhumell 8x21 Folding Compact Binoculars have a fully folded width of just 2.5 inches.