Steiner 242 12x40 Predator Pro Binocular

by Steiner

Product Features

• Rugged binocular with 12x magnification and 40mm objective lens
• CAT lens coating helps game subjects "pop" against green background
• Auto-focus system keeps subjects in focus from 30 yards to infinity
• Re-engineered non-slip rubber armoring is durable and noiseless
• Measures 6.3 x 2.1 x 6.5 inches (W x H x D); weighs 24.4 ounces

Product Description

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The Steiner Predator Pro 12x40 binocular rolls high power, impressive light transmission, amazing contrast, and a high depth of field all into one unit, making it a great choice for hunters on the prowl.

The binocular's color adjustment lens coating helps game subjects "pop" against a green background.

The Predator Pro is equipped with Steiner's exclusive Color Adjusted Transmission (CAT) lens coating, which enhances brown and red colors against foliated backgrounds, making game subjects "pop" from green foliated background. The binocular's auto-focus system, meanwhile, further distinguishes your subjects. Once set for your eyes, the auto-focus system keeps all subjects in focus at distances from roughly 30 yards to infinity, allowing hunters to scan an entire landscape without having to readjust the focus. Add in an exceptionally large depth and field and your Predator Pro is always ready. No more losing your opportunity while trying to focus on a distant target.

Steiner also added a re-engineered rubber armoring that emits almost no noise during handling. The NBR rubber is durable and grippy in wet weather, with a forest green color that blends with woodland settings and most camo patterns. Most importantly, the NBR Long-Life armoring is designed to last two to three times longer than other rubber armors.

And eyeglass wearers will have no difficulty with the Predator Pro, as it offers 18.5mm of eye relief and soft, fold-down eyecups. The Predator Pro 12x40 comes with objective lens caps, a rain guard, a neck strap, and a padded ballistic nylon case.

Specifications

• Magnification: 12x
• Objective lens: 40mm
• Eye relief: 18.5mm
• Field of view: 264 feet @ 1,000 yards
• Interpupillary distance: 56 to 74mm
• Dimensions: 6.3 by 2.1 by 6.5 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 24.4 ounces

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

Binocular

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.9 x 2.6 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013B6BNU
• Item model number: 242
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,819 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best set of binoculars, for the price paid, February 5, 2009

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AT TAJIR "AT TAJIR" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 242 12x40 Predator Pro Binocular (Electronics)

This is the first piece of professional binocular that I bought, after having gone through 2-3 cheap ones. Simply put, I am impressed by the quality of the product. The built quality seems pretty good, and the rubbery non-clip coating feels good in the hands. The part that I like about it is that once set your eyes, you do not need to refocus again. The lens clarity is also exceptional, and these comes with the coatings that makes the animals stand out amongst the foliage.
I am going to Yellowstone National Park next month which will give me a good opportunity to try out these binoculars.
The only con that I feel so far is that the carrying case provided with the binocular doesn't come with straps, and so I might end up spending a few more $$ on a good bag.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, December 29, 2009

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G. Skypala "tallgabe30" (Amarillo, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steiner 242 12x40 Predator Pro Binocular (Electronics)

Love the autofocus and the coating is great. It doesn't color the image but makes animals pop. Worth the buy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Eye cups a dissappointment, October 29, 2011

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Matthew Wheeler (Santa Fe, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 242 12x40 Predator Pro Binocular (Electronics)

Neither my lady friend nor I was comfortable with the eye cups which let in too much light or the focus. Returned these binos and tried pairs of Pentax and Nikon. Ultimately selected the 12x42 Nikon Monarch ATB