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by Mike on August 23, 2011
As good as binoculars go, it could not get better than this, and the best thing is, it does not cost a bomb! The Nikon Monarch ATB certainly got everything packed into that 7.8 x 6 x 3.1 inches, 1.9 pound pair of classy looking binoculars.
Nikon 7430 Monarch 8 X 42mm All Terrain Binoculars
Judging by the brand name of the Monarch, you would know a brand like Nikon strictly mean three things, quality, precision, and more quality.
First of all, the hard rubber coating around the Nikon Monarch ATB not only serves as a protection against impact, but also helps you maintain your grip when it is wet. Speaking of water, the Monarch is 100% waterproof as well as fog proof and shock proof.
Under that layer of protection is the fine and delicate optics of the Monarch. The Multicoated lenses the Monarch uses allows a brighter, and clearer image to be presented. Extended viewing is also aided by the precision aligned optics.
The Monarch doesn’t lose out on comfort either. The long eye relief is also convenient for those who wear glasses. Besides that the central focus feature makes focusing much easier. On top of that, the firm eyecups with a turn and slide capability is also a huge improvement.
Nikon Monarch ATB 8×42 – balance of cost and quality
Excellent for bird watching or nature walks, the Monarch actually performs as well as other brands such as Leica and Opticrons, if not slightly inferiorly, but cost three to four times less, one reviewer pointed out. Unless you are a professional photographer or an avid bird watcher, I think the Monarch gives you the best balance of cost and quality.
Having said that, I am not saying the Monarch is cheap to buy. The Monarch is itself 3 to 4 times more expensive than other models. But as the best pair of binoculars overall, the Monarch ATB 8×42 from Nikon is undisputed.
Update:
Nikon is giving a $50 post-purchase rebate if you get the Nikon Monarch ATB 8×42 now at Amazon, besides the 24% discount and free shipping already given by Amazon. This rebate has an order-by date.
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If you are a budding bird-watching fan, need a good pair of binoculars to hunt or a reliable pair to bring on your road trip, as well as not wanting to spend too much money, the Action 7×35 EX Extreme ATB Binocular by Nikon can fulfill that role.
Nikon Action 7x35 EX Extreme ATB Binoculars
The Nikon Action is perhaps the best value binoculars you can find in the current market! At an affordable price, you can get a well-built, rugged yet highly effective pair of binoculars.
Great for outdoor usage, this ATB is filled with nitrogen and o-ring seals it up for long lasting waterproof, fogproof and also shockproof protection. Protected by an all metal chassis, the Action is a little on the heavy side, weighing around 1.8 pounds. Thankfully a lightweight polycarbonate shell houses its optical instruments, and not to mention its design that distributes its weight evenly, makes it feel much lighter.
With its body covered with rubber the Nikon Action never slips from your grip, wet or dry, as well as providing limited protecting from impact. This 7.9 x 7.2 x 3.3 inches, mid-sized binoculars is also fitted with the Eco-Glass lens system which gives you a bright and clear view, even in poorly lit places.
The power of this unit is at a formidable 7x, with 35mm objective lens. The central focus and left/right eye difference focus adjustment is also fairly quick.
Limitations of the Nikon Action 7×35 EX Extreme
But one review found that the eye piece adjustment range is 56 – 74mm. This causes a double vision problem for those with different facial ratios. Those wearing glasses too might find that the rubber eye cup that curls back cracks after a year or two.
Well these minor problems aside, the Action 7×35 EX Extreme is an affordable yet a reasonably high quality product. In short, this is the best value product.
*Update: Being inexpensive as it is, now the Nikon Action EX Extreme ATB 7×35 is selling at near half-price at Amazon.
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by Mike on April 18, 2009
The Japanese brand Nikon is enough to tell you that this pair of binoculars is made of quality and, quality. The Travelite series of binoculars have always been popular among bird watchers, hikers and nature lovers. Now you can expect a newer, better and improved version, the Travelite V.
Nikon 7510 Travelite 10x25 V Binoculars
Nikon Travelite V 10×25 – Exterior
First of all you will notice the beautifully designed exterior, covered with compact rubber, made for an easy and firm grip. This durable rubber armor also shields your binoculars from impact. And of course its 5.7 x 5.2 x 2.7 inches body makes it a medium sized binocular. The Travelite is light too, weighing just a pound. While on your nature walks, the Travelite’s size and weight won’t bother you.
Nikon Travelite V 10×25 – What is inside
Inside the Travelite V are multi-coated lenses, giving you excellent light transmission, while the precision-ground optics and the BaK4 high index prisms offers you true colour rendition, as well as a sharp image.
With a magnification power of 10x, and objective lens diameter of 25mm, the Travelite V has maximum light gathering. The close focus distance feature of 14 feet is also retained in this model.
The aspherical eyepiece lenses installed in the Travelite V gives you a very flat viewing field, and superior edge-to-edge sharpness. Focusing the Travelite V is also easy, with the large focus knobs located right at the center, along with strategically placed diopter adjusters.
Summary of Nikon Travelite V
At this price, you couldn’t get anything better. You not only get a pair of medium sized, light weight binoculars with 10x power, but one with great clear images as well as being comfortable to use. At 11.1 mm the eye relief could be a little longer if you ask me. Very nice indeed.
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