Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 Binoculars

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These binoculars have small 21mm objective lenses, so they're not ideal for astronomy. However, we've included them because they can still give you that 'wow' experience when you use their 18x magnification to observe the moon for the first time. For our test, we headed 750 feet (229 meters) above sea level and atop of Westbury White Horse Hill, United Kingdom, a favorite location to take in the views at the edge of Salisbury Plain. The observing conditions were fair, with no precipitation, next-to-no reduction in visibility and with less than 20% of the sky covered in cloud. in another. Experimenting after the trip was completed indicated that when we looked at lightly colored areas, the blurred ring was much more obvious than when As lovely as these binoculars are, it's hard to get away from the fact that you can buy larger binoculars for a similar price, or at least not much more.

plastic bag or larger glass jar with dry rice to absorb the moisture (much as some folks put rice into salt shakers) You should consider the type of lens coating that is used. Lenses will be described as coated, multi-coated, or fully multi-coated. The best will be fully multi-coated with phase coating on the prisms. The best will also be nitrogen-filled to eliminate the risk of internal fogging. Some compacts are waterproof or water-resistant, which is always a good idea for use in all weather and gives the user extra peace of mind. Which brand of binoculars are best? When testing the resolution of details in the Travelite VI 10X25's overall field of view, we found the details to be sharply defined Birds appear close with the 8x magnification and a field of view of 330 feet at 1000 yards. I don’t like using binoculars that offer too much magnification as I have a hard time holding them steady and higher magnification magnifies not only the subject but any shake as well. For me, this renders high-powered binoculars useless as trying to identify a bird that appears to be moving up and down is virtually impossible. For this reason, 8x magnification for me is right on the money. The multi-coated lenses deliver clear bright images and I’ve always found multi-coated lenses easier to clean with less streaking. Quality optics don’t have to cost a fortune, these Nikon’s are budget-friendly. full revolution to go from close focus to infinity. We're delighted with the focusing afforded by this design — NikonNikon's 25 Year Limited Plus No-fault Warranties are excellent. They cover the binoculars during the time that you would expect them to be in

three configurations running between 9.4-9.7oz (265-275g). That light of a weight factor just cries out for The Travelite binoculars are not waterproof, but this shouldn't stand in your way of enjoying them. They're

The 8X25's exit pupil of 3.1mm would be better and the 12X25's 2.1mm significantly worse as far as transmitting light is concerned.

A 10x magnification is ideal for those people who want to get just that little bit closer to the action and are not too worried about the field of view. In general as the magnifications go up, the field of view comes down. It is for this reason that most birders tend to choose 7x or 8x binoculars to get the wides field of view possible, making it easier to spot fast moving objects like birds.

The Nikon 12x25 Travelite V binocular is an ideal choice if you are looking for a fairly inexpensive, lightweight, compact binocular with a powerful magnification. For the low price point, we were pleasantly surprised by the image quality when we put them to the test in our Occer 12x25 Compact Binoculars review. They produced a clear and bright image with less chromatic aberration than we've seen on some of their more expensive competitors. We wanted to see how large that sweet spot was and how much of the field of view was actually usable.

To compare weights, the 10X25 Travelite weighs 3.4oz (96.4g) less than the polycarbonate Nikon ProStaff of While anti-reflective coatings are significant for the amount of light transmitted to your eyes, they're not the only factor. much better for many eyeglass wearers. Not having enough eye relief can take a lot of the enjoyment out of Although they are not the lightest on the market, weighing in at 12.9 oz (345 g), they feel more substantial and less toy-like than others. You'd be hard-pressed to find something more compact. The robust rubber coating enhances grip and provides basic resistance to the elements. We recommend the UpClose G2 10x25 over the UpClose G2 8x21 due to their higher twilight factor (15.8 instead of 13.0). This enables better performance in low-light conditions, making them a preferable choice for stargazing. With 10x magnification and a close focus capability of just 15 feet, these binoculars are perfect for detailed views of various subjects and are particularly handy for spotting wildlife when you're out hiking.

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A textured center focus wheel allows for easier handling even with gloves. Right-eye dioptric correction usually helps compensate for individual optical prescriptions. The specialty of these 6 th generation binoculars with multi-layered anti-reflective compound coating for excellent brightness is their superior design, which ensures a distortion-free clear image viewing experience. Nämä Nikonin kiikarit ovat täydellinen yhdistelmä kompaktia kokoa, edullista hintaa ja hyvää optista laatua. Nikonin monikerrospinnoitettujen linssien kautta näet kirkkaasti ja tarkasti.Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 CF on hyvä valinta esimerkiksi matkustukseen, urheiluotteluiden seuraamiseen tai vaikka festareille. Kiikarit kestävät jopa veteen upottamisen (2m /5min upotus), eli näitä voi huoletta käyttää vesisateella tai vaikka veneillessä. While the small aperture of 25mm means that they can't gather enough light for more detailed skywatching, the optics will still perform well for anyone who wants to do casual observing. In our Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 review, we were able to get pleasing views of the lunar craters, as well as stars in the constellations of Taurus and Orion. Rugged outdoor activities demand portability and durability. Models that also feature rubber armouring and waterproofing are ideal.