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Nikon 7246 Action 12x50 EX Extreme All-Terrain Binocular, black
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Brand | Nikon |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Special Feature | Twist-Up/Click-Stop Rubber Eyecups; Long Eye Relief and Wide Exit Pupil, Lead- and Arsenic-Free Eco-Glass; Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof; Large Center Fast-Focus Knob See more |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimeters |
Magnification Maximum | 12 x |
About this item
- Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof performance
- All-metal chassis in lightweight polycarbonate shell
- Rubber-coated body for firm, non-slip grip
- Magnification: 12x
- Objective lens: 50mm
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Value for money | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Comfort | 4.5 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | — |
Sturdiness | 4.2 | — | 4.9 | — | — | 4.4 |
Picture quality | — | — | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
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field of view | 5.5 degrees | 220 feet | — | 293 feet | 335 feet | 377 feet |
focus type | Manual Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus |
apparent angle of view | 59.9 degrees | 61 degrees | — | 52.1 degrees | 48.2 degrees | 53.4 degrees |
lens coating | ✓ | Anti-Reflective | Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Multilayer-coated |
eye relief | 16.1 millimeters | 12.6 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 18.4 millimeters | 19.5 millimeters | 20.2 millimeters |
exit pupil diameter | 4.2 millimeters | 3.1 millimeters | 7 millimeters | 4.2 millimeters | 5.3 millimeters | 5 millimeters |
objective lens diameter | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 9.6 x 8.4 x 4.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
ASIN | B0001EFIFW |
Item model number | 7246 |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,007 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #950 in Binoculars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 7, 2004 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Nikon Sport Optics |
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Product Description
The Monarch ATB 42mm with dielectric high-reflective Multilayer Prism coating binocular features brighter, sharper colors, crisp and drastically improved low-light performance. A new body style provides unparalleled strength and ruggedness in a package that is comfortable to carry all day. With rugged rubber Armor for added durability and a firm grip even in the worst conditions, Nikon guarantees every ATB to be 100% waterproof and fogproof, each is backed by Nikon 25 year limited warranty and No-Fault repair/replacement policy. The new Monarch ATB 42mm with dielectric high-reflective Multilayer Prism coating binocular is available in 8x42, 10x42 and 12x42. It is also available in team Realtree models with the Realtree apg HD camouflage pattern.
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Customers like the quality, clarity, and value of the binoculars. For example, they mention that it holds up magnificently, provides crisp detailed views, and is good value for money. Some are satisfied with brightness, and waterproofness. That said, opinions are mixed on weight, ease of focus, and adjustability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the binoculars. They mention that the optics are high quality, hold up magnificently, and are the best they have ever used. The binos are also highly recommended by customers.
"...These are VERY high quality binocs at a reasonable price. Great optics, suprisnlgly powerful and clear...." Read more
"...The image quality you get from these is superb without breaking the bank. They're easy to use and very sturdy...." Read more
"...Durability/ Utility: Fit and finish very good. Construction appears rugged and strong. A bit heavy (at 6'3" & 200 lbs, that's good!)...." Read more
"...and be something he could take hiking, so it had to be both light and durable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the binoculars. They mention that the optics are very clear, and the views are crisp and detailed. Some say that the clarity is unmatched, and that the glass is nice and a bit clearer. Overall, most are happy with the performance and durability of these binocles.
"...Great optics, suprisnlgly powerful and clear. Very 3D view if you adjust them first to your two differnt eyes...." Read more
"I was blown away by these the first time I tried them. The image quality you get from these is superb without breaking the bank...." Read more
"...Optics: PROs: Excellent Clarity Very Bright - only superior ED type glass and coatings could make a significant improvement...." Read more
"...They aren't too heavy, look really impressive, and deliver crisp detailed views from great distances away...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the binocular. They say it is very good for the price.
"...These are VERY high quality binocs at a reasonable price. Great optics, suprisnlgly powerful and clear...." Read more
"Considering the $150 price this product seems to be an excellent value. I reserve 5 star ratings only for outstanding superior items..." Read more
"...Too bad because the optics are quite good for the price...." Read more
"A very good set of reasonably priced binoculars. They are perfect for my use which is typically looking between 100 and 200 yards away...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the binoculars. They say that it is very bright, and is excellent in twilight. They also mention that the up sun flare is tolerable and diminished.
"...Optics: PROs: Excellent Clarity Very Bright - only superior ED type glass and coatings could make a significant improvement...." Read more
"...For night time views they are bright. From a darker site I picked out half a dozen Messiers and the Andromeda galaxy...." Read more
"...In this, they excel. Clear, bright, great when used from a stable location...." Read more
"...They are excellent in twilight, seeming to draw light into the image. I'm not sure what the concern is about the lens covers...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the waterproofness of the binoculars. They mention that they are moisture resistant and won't fog up.
"...eye-cups are great for if you are wearing glasses or not, and they are waterproof! I use Nikon camera gear so it was a good fit as well...." Read more
"...They won't fog, and are moisture resistant. Nikon makes fine optics and cameras." Read more
"...Now the left one has started to do the same thing. They claim to be waterproof, and they are, but only for a very short amount of time...." Read more
"Waterproof, great resolution, but stupid lens caps--comparison to Monarch..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the binoculars. Some mention that it is very light, while others say that it's a little heavy.
"...They aren't too heavy, look really impressive, and deliver crisp detailed views from great distances away...." Read more
"...Construction appears rugged and strong. A bit heavy (at 6'3" & 200 lbs, that's good!)...." Read more
"...They are not featherlight, but not particularly heavy for 12x50. They won't fog, and are moisture resistant. Nikon makes fine optics and cameras." Read more
"...Only complaints is the weight might not be suitable to kids. Hanging it around your neck for couple hours will be quite taxing on your neck...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of focus of the binoculars. Some mention that they are much stronger and easier to focus, while others say that they're very difficult to focus and have a stiff focus ring.
"...I expect they will last a lifetime at least. The focus controls are very smooth and easy enough for a child to use...." Read more
"...at this price point and magnification. Slow Focusing - Stiff focus ring. Can probably be remedied simply. OVERALL: Very Good...." Read more
"...Pros of the EX's...slightly sharper detail, easier to focus (more range), colors seemed more true, slightly larger viewing area due to the 50 vs 42..." Read more
"...The replacement pair had a faulty center focus mechanism. I returned those and purchased a pair from a different seller...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the adjustability of the binoculars. Some find it very easy to adjust, while others say they have trouble getting the eye pieces adjusted to the same width as their eyes. Some customers also mention that the far end covers fit tightly and flip off but remain connected to prevent lose. However, some customers also say the adjustable eyepieces go awry almost immediately and the right optic is difficult to adjust.
"...I'm really a fan of the adjustable eye cups which allow both myself (a glasses user) and my family (non-glasses users) to thoroughly enjoy these..." Read more
"Difficult adjusting the right optic. I can never get it perfectly clear." Read more
"...Durability/ Utility: Fit and finish very good. Construction appears rugged and strong. A bit heavy (at 6'3" & 200 lbs, that's good!)...." Read more
"...Unfortunately the cheapness of the adjustable eye piece makes the rest of the product, however well rendered a moot point...." Read more
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These are VERY high quality binocs at a reasonable price. Great optics, suprisnlgly powerful and clear. Very 3D view if you adjust them first to your two differnt eyes.
User tip: wrap the strap over your elbow and put your arm through, to reduce shake. It's a rifle trick but works for binoculars.
I also got a tripod adapter for these, but the strap trick is almost as good without carrying a tripod.
These also have excellent nigh abilities. Not night vision, but sort of feels like it.
These would be useful in the possibility of a coming soft collapse. You can see threats coming in the dark with the eyes of a cat, not a human.
usually costing 10 times as much. After 2 weeks daily use birdwatching, I'm satisfied this item is as good or better than I hoped/expected them to be.
Optics: PROs: Excellent Clarity
Very Bright - only superior ED type glass and coatings could make a significant improvement.
Sharpness - Very Good to Excellent. Slight loss at upper & outside edges.
Glass Quality - Very Good. Up sun flare is tolerable and diminished. No chromatic aberrations noticed yet.
CONs: Depth of Field - Narrow. To be expected at this price point and magnification.
Slow Focusing - Stiff focus ring. Can probably be remedied simply.
OVERALL: Very Good. At price paid, excellent!
Note: At near Minimum Focal Distance I conclusively ID'd a Warbling Vireo in deep shadowed Cottonwood leaf cover.
At 800+ yds 30 specks on a lake were easily ID'd as 4 mated pairs of Ruddy Ducks and their nearly grown broods. Even made out their blue bills. That, folks, is excellent resolution!
Durability/ Utility: Fit and finish very good. Construction appears rugged and strong. A bit heavy (at 6'3" & 200 lbs, that's good!). If item performs in one year of regular field use (500 hours use) like near new I will rave praise and recommend these binoculars to anyone with champagne tastes and a beer budget
Overall Recommendation: Anyone on tight budget will be hard pressed to find better binoculars at $150 to $200.
He wanted something that would get good distance, zoom, and be something he could take hiking, so it had to be both light and durable. I chose these over compact ones so they would work with the iphone adapter (take photos through the binoculars!) They aren't too heavy, look really impressive, and deliver crisp detailed views from great distances away. We saw our family sitting on the beach from the top of the Assateague lighthouse! He likes the lens protectors that clip right onto the shoulder strap or come off and stay in the case. (It would be nice if the case had clips to attach a shoulder strap as well - it only has a belt loop) The collapsible eye-cups are great for if you are wearing glasses or not, and they are waterproof! I use Nikon camera gear so it was a good fit as well. Highly recommended!
For night time views they are bright. From a darker site I picked out half a dozen Messiers and the Andromeda galaxy.
My complaints would be weight and the eyepieces that seemed designed to remove nose skin. Overall I am super happy with these binoculars and the reach they give me.
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A good zoom
The best I ever had
Very satisfied
Please don’t spend money on anything else
This is the best
Empaque llego un poco maltratado pero el producto no tenía ningún problema, los recomiendo para un trípode, aunque si ya estás acostumbrado al uso de binoculares no será GSB necesario
I've not used them for astronomy yet as the skies have not been favourable but I have high hopes.
The only gripe was the delivery, the binoculars come in the flimsy box they are originally put in, no protection at all and everyone can see what the product is! The box was trashed when it got to me but fortunately there was no damage to the binoculars. Shame Amazon didn't put it in their usual cardboard box.
Ganz schlecht: Die Bedienungsanleitung ist in einer blassen, hellblauen und sehr schlecht lesbaren Schrift geschrieben, die ich trotz Brille fast nicht lesen kann. Außerdem sind dort immer mehrere Fernglastypen abgebildet und kein Fernglas ist wirklich gut erklärt. Dafür gibts einen halben Punkt Abzug, somit 4,5 Sterne, gerundet *****. Hier verstehe ich Nikon wirklich nicht.
Zur Bewertung des Fernglases
Nikon hat es hinbekommen, ein erstklassiges Fernglas ohne unnötigen "Schnick-Schnack" in einer Qualität zu bauen, für die die etablierten Hersteller viele hundert EUR mehr verlangen (ohne ein MEHR an Nutzen). Ich brauche auch kein Fernglas, das wasserdicht ist, weil ich mit diesem Fernglas nicht tauchen werde. Und ich brauche auch keine innenliegenden Okularverstellungen, weil die von Nikon gewählte Lösung genauso gut funktioniert. Die Dachkant-Konstruktion (z. B. beim Zeiss) ist dazu um ein Vielfaches teurer ist wie die Porro-Konstruktion des Nikon (und sie bietet dazu keinerlei Vorteile). Diese Punkte alleine ergeben in der Summe schon einige 100 EUR (ganz zu schweigen vom Namen, den man ja bekanntlich auch bezahlt), ohne dass ich dafür eine höhere optische Qualität erhalten würde.
AUF DEN PUNKT GEBRACHT
Erstklassige optische Qualität, scharfes und helles Bild fast bis zum Rand.
Außergewöhnlich großes Gesichtsfeld bei dieser Vergrößerung, das ist sehr angenehm.
Sehr komfortables Einblickverhalten durch große Linsen und verstellbare Augenmuscheln.
Scharfeinstellung: genau die richtige Balance (nicht zu leicht, nicht zu schwer).
Praktische Einstellung des Dioptrinausgleichs.
Sehr sympathisches "Anfassgefühl".
Handlich, mit der nötigen Schwere für ein ruhiges Bild.
Das Glas liegt sehr gut ausbalanciert in der Hand.
Sehr gute Ergonomie.
Wertiger Qualitätseindruck.
In der Summe kann es für dieses tolle Fernglas (eigentlich) nur ***** geben (siehe Nachtrag ganz oben).
Vergleich zum Olympus 12 x 50 DPSI - Stand 18.08.2018
Das Olympus ist in etwa in der gleichen Preisklasse angesiedelt.
Deshalb ist ein Vergleich fair.
Ich habe beide Gläser ausführlich "getestet", bei verschiedenen Lichtverhältnissen, Motiven und Entfernungen.
FAZIT
Das Olympus hat ein spürbar kleineres Gesichtsfeld.
Es ist - subjektiv betrachtet - in der Ergonomie einen kleinen Tick schlechter als das Nikon.
In der Schärfe schenken sich beide nichts, auch das Einblickverhalten ist bei beiden wegen der jeweils großen Linsen sehr komfortabel.
Die Scharfeinstellung ist bei beiden Gläsern gleichwertig.
Das Gleiche gilt für die Einstellung der Dioptrin.
In der Summe ist das Nikon eine Idee besser und hat bei mir (rein subjektiv) "die Nase vorn" (um eine halbe Nasenlänge ... :-)).