Nikon StabilEyes 16x32 VR Image Stabilization Marine Binocular

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001HKUNO
• Item model number: 7495
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,079 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For solid, high magnification viewing, your choice needs to be the StabilEyes 16x32 image-stabilizing binocular. Using a gimbaled servo system to virtually eliminate the effects of shake or vibration, this binocular is as much a must-have on land as it is on water. A lighter weight and more compact package, the StabilEyes 16x32 features fully multicoated lenses and phase-correction coated prisms. It is waterproof and fogproof and powered by two included AA batteries.

The heart of Nikon’s StabilEyes is a battery powered system of gimbaled servos that are actuated when the unit is powered up. Unlike many other stabilized products, StabilEyes is optimized as a binocular. It is a roof prism design that incorporates precisely cut and polished lenses and prisms. All optical glass elements are treated with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds for true color rendition, superior detail resolution, and maximum light transmission. Additionally, prisms are phase correction coated for the utmost in sharpness and clarity. A special "VR Pause" mode keeps the image stabilized for long periods of time and is very useful for long term viewing. and shockproof.

What do the numbers mean?
15x50? 8x25? The two numbers used to describe any pair of binoculars are their magnification — 8x, 12x, 15x and so on — and the diameter of their objective lenses — 25mm, 36mm, 50mm, and so on. The larger the first number is, the larger the object will appear to be in the objective lens. For instance, if you use a 10x lens and look at an object that is 100 yards away, it appears to be the same size as an object located just 10 yards away. The second number, the size of the objective lens, is important because the larger the objective lens, the more light it can admit for brighter, more detailed images, and the better suited they will be for lowlight situations.

Product Description

Nikon 7495 StabilEyes 16x32 Binocular - Turn and slide eyecups

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nikon StabilEyes 16x32, September 22, 2007

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Otto I. Szentesi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon StabilEyes 16x32 VR Image Stabilization Marine Binocular (Electronics)

Excellent image quality. Stabilization works well. The mechanism to adjust the battery compartment strap is flimsy. It broke the first time I tried to adjust it. Would be nice to have protection for the objective lenses.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I ordered, January 11, 2011

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LeC - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon StabilEyes 16x32 VR Image Stabilization Marine Binocular (Electronics)

I did not receive what I ordered. I ordered a 16x32 image stabilization Nikon which had a model number. The listed price was $926.57. I got a "Nikon" Vibration reduction 16x32 (no model number) which Amazon lists at almost $100 cheaper. It was a gift so I kept it and it does appear to function fine. I think there is a bug in the Amazon computer because another review on Amazon seems to have had the same problem.