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 Excellent buy! Jul 05, 2010
For the price, these are an excellent value. Crystal clear optics, solidly built and a good design. Zoom feature (lever) could be a bit smoother but not bad at all. Not exactly a "compact", it is however, a well balanced set of binoculars. Did I mention great price?
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 Entry level binoculars Oct 22, 2009
This is a good entry level binocular for the price. I would recommend the fixed power Nikon above this however. The zoom feature requires additional adjustment to the diopter setting, and is not acceptable for extended glassing at higher powers. The 10x setting is very good. The diopter adjustment is too loose and can easily be moved out of focus unintentionally. I would not recomment the zoom feature on any binocular I have used in this price range. For a quick look at a higher power these are OK, but you are better off paying extra for better fixed power optics. If your use of binoculars require extended hiking or activity, I would recommend upgrading to the Nikon Monarch series which use the lighter and more sturdy roof prism design than the porro prims models and are significantly better quality optics.
Great binoculars Oct 12, 2008
These binoculars are really great, the way to adjust the magnification is very simple, just by turning the ring to the numbers of the magnification you wish to use. Anything you wish to look at with them is very sharp and clear, making it really neat to use them.
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 Nikon Binocs Reviews Oct 01, 2008
These binocs far exceeded my expectations, and my experience, with other zoom optical equipment. From spotting scopes to binoculars, a crisp image is usually always attainable at the lowest setting; however, as one zooms in, I usually found that the image became fuzzy or indistinct.
Having another pair of NIKON binoculars, I decided to just trust the name. I could always send them back if they were crappy. And so I ordered them.
When I first got them, I looked through the lenses and my heart sank. It appeared the two images did not line up, even out of focus as they were. But when I went outside and actually focused on the moon, I learned it was just the way things are.
At 10x, the moon is beautiful, but still awfully far away. By adding the included tripod mount, suddenly I was able to use it at full zoom. Details on the moon fairly popped out in crystal sharpness.
But zooms do exact a price, even with very nice optics. In this case, the field of view was not anything like you'd get from a Nikon 10x50, even though the objective opening is the same. But even with a more narrow view, like you'd get through a quality telescope, the Nikon came through with sharpness, which is my major concern.
At higher magnification, you're going to need a tripod. The attachment that comes with these binocs fits standard tripods, so accept that you need a good, tall, tripod. Second, the moon moves, so your tripod should be able to remain tight, even when the screws are loosened. If you have a cheap, crappy one that wobbles or won't lock, you'll have a more difficult time.
The moon is gorgeous through these lenses. So are terrestrial objects. The zoom is clean and smooth, and, again, the optics are much nicer than you'd have reason to expect.
TIP: When you install the binoculars tripod mount, a small decorative screw needs to be removed. This is often lost, leaving an unsightly hole in the front. Once you remove it, lift the bottom flap of the binocs case, put it there, and push down the flap. That way, you'll never lose it (unless, of course, you forget where you put it!). I leave my tripod adapter on all the time, but still, I'd hate to lose the original screw.
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Worth the Money Jun 16, 2008
I was looking for a good pair to view object approx. .25 - .5 mile away. This Nikon did the trick. Very pleased even in very low lighting.
Would suggest using a tri-pod when using 10+ zoom. Images are good but not steady enough to comprend the details.
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