Steiner 10x50 Military/Marine Binocular

by Steiner

Product Features

• Rugged binocular with 10x magnification and 50mm objective lens
• Tough rubber-armored housing; long 17mm eye relief
• Large depth-of-field focusing is ideal for spotting prey
• Rainproof, fog-resistant construction; wide field of view
• Measures 8.2 x 2.8 x 5.2 inches (W x H x D); weighs 36 ounces

Product Description

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Versatile and rugged, the Steiner Military/Marine 10x50 binocular is an ideal choice for folks who need extra power and brightness. The binocular includes large 50mm objective lenses that gather more light than the 8x30 version, while also presenting a larger image to the user. The binocular also features a tough rubber armoring that's modeled after Steiner's military models, which have seen years of use in a variety of settings, from mountaintops to deep canyons, aboard and ashore. Other features include terrific depth-of-field focusing, 17mm of eye relief, a wide viewing field, and a fogproof, shockproof housing. The Military/Marine 10x50 is perfect for spotting antelope, elk, or caribou.

The Military/Marine 10x50 comes with objective lens caps, a rain guard, a neck strap, and a padded ballistic nylon case.

Specifications

• Magnification: 10x
• Objective lens: 50mm
• Field of view: 300 feet @ 1,000 yards
• Eye relief: 17mm
• Dimensions: 8.2 by 2.8 by 5.2 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 36 ounces
• Warranty: 10-year manufacturer's limited warranty

About Steiner
Karl Steiner established Steiner Optik GmbH in 1947, turning it from a one-man factory to a 50-plus employee company within six years. Offering products ranging from small cameras to binoculars and special lenses, Steiner soon turned his attention to professional high-quality binoculars. From the beginning Steiner Optiks has focused on creating new optics technologies, including such innovations as rubber armoring, the first binocular with an integrated compass, the first binocular with an optical coating to protect against harmful UV radiation, the pocket-size binocular, and the Predator lens coating to increase animal contrast against wooded backgrounds. Today, Steiner manufactures binoculars for the military, marine, hunting, outdoor, birding, and leisure industries.

Product Description

Steiner Military / Marine 10 x 50 mm Binoculars... clear, bright, powerful and field-rugged! Versatile, with astonishing optical performance, the Steiner Military / Marine Series. Featuring rugged construction like the legendary Steiner military models that have been selected by the US Army and over 40 other nations. Hunting, wildlife observation, boating... these are ready, and a great value. All in the series have a 10-year limited warranty, rainproof construction, and Steiner 20-yards-to-infinity Sports Auto-Focus system. You set the focus once and then everything from 20 yards out is in sharp focus, without further adjustment. Tech specs on the excellence: Fully multi-coated lenses and BAK-4 prism for outstanding brightness, glare-fighting and clarity; Fully waterproof, shockproof, fogproof; Tough rubber armoring; Field of view (F.O.V.) is 327' @ 1,000 yds. 17 mm eye relief; Come with web neck strap and lens covers; Weigh 36 ozs. Measure approx. 5 x 8 x 2 1/2". German-made Steiners are the gold standard in optics... order yours ONLINE today at the best price going! Please Note: This item is shipped directly from the factory. Please allow an extra 2-4 weeks for delivery... sorry no express shipping available. We are unable to ship factory direct items to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico or APO or FPO addresses. Steiner Military / Marine 10 x 50 mm Binoculars

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Product Details

Product Manual [2.96mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00004RG7X
• Item model number: 210
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,504 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars customer review - Real world use of this product., December 13, 2000

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Mark Sorenson (Belfair, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 10x50 Military/Marine Binocular (Electronics)

I've owned this model of steiner binoculars for a little over 9yrs. During that time they have been from the tops of mountains to the bottom of death valley and most places in between, while being exposed to all the elements of nature during my adventures and have yet to let me down.I find them to be waterproof (or at least highly water resistant), rugged, convenient and always dependable. The only reason I don't give them a 5 star rating is that they tend to fog up (slightly) on the external eye piece lenses during cold weather, particularly if I'm overheated from my outdoor activities. Particulars of what I like about them are the rubber coated exterior for the sure grip it gives which doesn't transfer heat or cold to my hands and eyes during use plus it seems to protect them from the shock, drop, bang and bounce tests I've preform'd on them. They are fairly small and light weight (though thats a relative term). I do know they don't give me a pain in the neck from wearing them all day, and still afford me the range/field of view I desire without being cumbersome. I like the fact that once I've focused them for my use they stay that way, whether they've been around my neck while hiking/hunting/boating or I've just grabed them out of the glovebox for a look at something. They are quick on target while giving a wide field of view and perform excellently in low light conditions. Nuff said.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Optics but Failing "Rubber Armoring", February 7, 2006

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Hing K. Law (Jersey City, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 10x50 Military/Marine Binocular (Electronics)

We like the optics of this pair of binoculars which offer a bright and well magnified image. Even viewing under low light conditions is fine. Another good feature is the autofocus with which the user only needs to adjust the eye diodes for all viewing.

Compared side by side with a Nikon 20x60 scope we also have, this model wins hands down with the optics and construction of most of the other parts.

The downside, at least for the pair we have, is the "rubber armoring" started failing after about 2 years of use. Mind that we only use it indoor while this model is supposedly for "military/marine" use in adverse outdoor situations.

First the rubber armoring coat on the right hand side became slacken. Later, the rubber at the right thumb holding position broke into a hole of the size of a silver dollar to expose the plastic shell of the binocular barrel. With the failing rubber armoring, I surely doubt if the binoculars are weather-proof anymore.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A hunter's perspective, June 3, 2002

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Paul Lefebvre (Delaware, Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 10x50 Military/Marine Binocular (Electronics)

These are the finest field glasses I have ever looked through. The clarity and their ability to collect light in low light conditions are unbelievable. The only, and I do mean only, drawback is their size. Just too big to wear in the field or still hunting. Laid flat on the table they are nine inches across, three and a half inches thick and five and half inches long. While this may not sound so bad, the circumfernce on this set of glasses ranges eighteen and one quarter inches to twenty and one quarter inches, depending on your preferred setting at the hinge, which determines the distance between the oculars. I suppose they could be packed in on a stand hunt, but I won't be using them while still hunting. However, I think they are relatively light for how big they are.