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Technical Details
- Armouring: Rubber
- Autofocus: No
- Diopter Adjustment: No
- Exit Pupil Diameter in mm: 5.3
- Field of View in 1000 m in m: 110
- Highest Magnification Factor: 8
- Image Stabilisation: No
- Lens Diameter Objective in mm: 42
- Type Standard/Compact: Standard
- Type of Prism: Roof
- Waterprotection: Waterproof
- Weight in Grams: 210
- Zoom: No
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Manufacturer's Description
Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:All lenses and prisms are multilayer coated for the brightest images;Phase correction coated roof prisms for high resolution;High-reflection mirror-coating prism for bright image;High-eyepoint design provides a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers;Close focusing distance: 2.5m;Eco-glass optics free of lead and arsenic;Waterproof and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas;Turn-and-slide rubber eyecup facilitates easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint;Rubber armoring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
One of my hobbies is birdwatching, I bought these binoculars to replace my old Leitz Trinovid 10x40's (25 years ago the Trinovids were the bee's knees, but optics have moved on a lot since then). Replacing with the equivalent modern Leitz/Leicas would have been a VERY expensive, but would also have given me much heavier binoculars (I do a lot of walking, so weight is important to me). I was able to try a good range of binoculars side-by-side (although it was on a lovely sunny day, so not the best test conditions) and was very happy with the optics and the light weight of the Nikons. The low price was an extremely welcome bonus.
Some binoculars can be tricky to use with spectacles. Having tried these 8x42's, a spectacle-wearing friend of mine was impressed enough to buy a pair for himself.
I've now had them for more than a year and have never regretted buying them. I would recommend these 8x42's to anyone who wants a serious pair of binoculars without having to take out a second mortgage.
Binoculars can be a very personal thing, one size most definitely does not fit all. So, although reading reviews may help you narrow down your choice, there is no substitute for actually comparing different models 'in the field'.
Some binoculars can be tricky to use with spectacles. Having tried these 8x42's, a spectacle-wearing friend of mine was impressed enough to buy a pair for himself.
I've now had them for more than a year and have never regretted buying them. I would recommend these 8x42's to anyone who wants a serious pair of binoculars without having to take out a second mortgage.
Binoculars can be a very personal thing, one size most definitely does not fit all. So, although reading reviews may help you narrow down your choice, there is no substitute for actually comparing different models 'in the field'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I've had various pairs of bins over the years and recently took one of my more recent purchases on a wildlife safari where their limitations in terms of brightness and field of view became very quickly all too obvious. I borrowed a good pair of 8x42s from the safari company (these were Lynx which aren't readily available in Britain) and resolved to get an equivalent pair asap.
At home I like to do a bit of bird watching and also like to take a pair out when walking etc. From what I tried out before buying the Monarchs, I concluded that the "quality curve" is quite steep up to around the £200 level but after that it flattens quite quickly and unless you're a keen and frequent user paying much more than £200-250 probably isn't worthwhile.
I chose the Monarchs because they just seemed such a well thought-out package. They feel solid and well-made without being too heavy (though I'd definitely recommend handling a pair before buying). The lens covers stay attached in use, with the front covers flapping down and being very easy and quick to re-fix. The bins are easy to adjust and give a bright view even in poor light - which has certainly aided bird identification on our feeders. They're comfortable to handle with a good adjustable strap. I can really recommend these for people wanting something better than one of the budget brands but not wanting to take out a second mortgage.
At home I like to do a bit of bird watching and also like to take a pair out when walking etc. From what I tried out before buying the Monarchs, I concluded that the "quality curve" is quite steep up to around the £200 level but after that it flattens quite quickly and unless you're a keen and frequent user paying much more than £200-250 probably isn't worthwhile.
I chose the Monarchs because they just seemed such a well thought-out package. They feel solid and well-made without being too heavy (though I'd definitely recommend handling a pair before buying). The lens covers stay attached in use, with the front covers flapping down and being very easy and quick to re-fix. The bins are easy to adjust and give a bright view even in poor light - which has certainly aided bird identification on our feeders. They're comfortable to handle with a good adjustable strap. I can really recommend these for people wanting something better than one of the budget brands but not wanting to take out a second mortgage.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I'm really impressed by the quality and ease of use of these binoculars. They give a lovely sharp image right across the field of view; they are light and easy to adjust, and I love the quick conversion of the eye pieces you can make for specs wearers. My only slight criticism would be that the very comfortable strap is a bit long for bird watchers - I like to have them resting on my chest rather than on my diaphragm while walking around.
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