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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 05:20.
Nikon Action 12x50 EX Extreme ATB Binocular from Nikon, Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks. The list price is around US$270.95. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $140.99.
This binocular simply fell into my hand as though it were made for me personally. Love at first feel? Yes!
I compared this binocular to several others in the same price range, here is what I found:
Fit and finish: Nikon is easily the equal of any Vixen or Pentax or Olympus (I didn't try Canon).
Feel: Nikon was by far the best.
Optics: Nikon did something clever here. First of all, they gave this one a wider field of view than, for example, the Pentax PCF. Looking through the Pentax (and, by the way, I have a high regard for Pentax and *love* their Papilio series, but that is another binocular for a different purpose) after using the Nikon, the view seemed dimmer and claustrophobic. With the Nikon, you have that wonderful feeling of actually being "out there" in the field or in the sky with your object. And everything is so bright and sharp! The Nikon really excels in sharpness at the center.
However, Nikon did another clever thing (and I checked a couple...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 05:20.
Bushnell H2O 10x42 Porro Prism Waterproof/Fogproof Binocular from Bushnell, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$123.95. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $69.98.
I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a good set of binocular. My 8 year old loves it. Just his happiness on face squared the money that I paid for this one. I am looking forward for my cross country drive this August.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 05:20.
| Konica Minolta Activa 8x25 Sport Waterproof Compact Binoculars from Konica Minolta. The list price is around US$174.00.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 05:20.
Bushnell H2O 10x42 Waterproof/Fogproof Binocular w/Roof Prism from Bushnell, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$157.95. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $85.46.
Just what I wanted. Small and light weight with some power. Feel very good and works smooth.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 05:20.
Steiner 10x42 Predator Binocular from Steiner. The list price is around US$1449.00.
These binocs are outstanding (in case you missed the subject line). Incredible detail, lightweight, rugged. Definitely in the same class as Swarovski or Zeiss.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 05:20.
Nikon 7238 Action Ex Extreme 8 X 40 mm All Terrain Binoculars from Nikon, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$212.95. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $117.04.
Nice binoculars - the only pick I had with these is they seem a bit too bulky but I'm used to the little fold up models so it may just be me. The optics are nice and clear.
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