Olympus Trooper 7x35 DPS R Binocular

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7 x 4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 32 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006G33H
• Item model number: 108765
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,594 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 13, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The great outdoors is completely in your view with the Olympus Trooper Porro Prism binocular. With a 7x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 35mm, faraway images will be in sharp detail with brilliant clarity. This wide angle of view is ideal for tracking fast-moving subjects, and its foldable rubber eyecups and long eye relief provide the ultimate in viewing comfort.

The Trooper's aspherical lens elements minimize image distortion for a truly accurate view. The multicoated lenses also shield dangerous UV rays from your eyes at all times of the day, while maintaining maximum brightness, contrast, and reduced reflection in the image.

The large center knob is in perfect placement for your fingers to comfortably adjust the focus. The built-in dioptric correction adjusts for individual eyesight, so everyone can use the binocular to its full potential.

From the Manufacturer

For rugged and affordable 7x optical power, look no further than the Trooper. This standard, Porro Prism binocular makes for easy wide-angle viewing and spares the bank account besides. This wide angle of view makes the binoculars ideal for tracking fast moving subjects, and its foldable rubber eyecups and long eye relief provide the ultimate in viewing comfort.

WIDE ANGLE VIEWING
Great for viewing fast moving objects.

UV RAY PROTECTION
Protects your eyes from those damaging rays.

ANTI-REFLECTIVE LENS COATING
Improves image brightness and clarity.

Features

• Wide-angle field of view for fast-moving subjects
• Anti-reflective lens coating for better image brightness, contrast and quality
• Large center focus knob for fast, easy focusing
• Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
• UV Protection for worry-free viewing
• New rugged, high-quality finish with sure-grip rubber coating

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly good optics for around $50, August 4, 2006

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Santoku, Mr. (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Trooper 7x35 DPS R Binocular (Electronics)

Olympus Trooper 7x35 DPS R porro prism binocular

Great for birding, sports, and general daytime use if you don't require long eye relief (as do eyeglass/sunglass wearers), or quite the compactness or light weight of a smaller roof prism binocular. The low magnification and wide field of view makes this binocular a joy to use.

Pros:

-my 7x35 DPS R is impressively bright, sharp and contrasty on-axis, with very low chromatic aberration. I don't know if they're all this good optically or I just got lucky
-wide 9.3º true FOV and 65º apparent FOV (when the eyecups are folded down)
-the eyepiece bridge, despite being plastic, is solid; it doesn't shift focus from eye pressure

Cons:

-slightly heavy and bulky for a non-waterproof 7x35
-the focus wheel is smooth, with the right amount of resistance, but I find its shape and placement makes it slow to quickly refocus from near to far or vice versa. Though it has a large depth of field (noticeably better than any 8x binocular I've yet used), reducing the need for frequent refocusing
-the rubber eyecups developed cracks where they fold over, a common problem with rubber eyecups. Doesn't affect performance; more of a cosmetic issue