with the smallest magnification large and bright image with high zoom a little darker, but still acceptable. To keep at 22-fold magnification hardly smooth. Since the adapter for a tripod support is quite practical. The tripod should also be sturdy enough. The eyepiece cover is rigid for both eyepieces at a fixed distance, impractical. The lens cover is actually as I read from barely flexible plastic. An ordinary envelope is enclosed. For comparison, an old Zeiss 7x50 which is only marginally worse. In summary: recommended also in terms of price.