Steiner 8x30 Predator Binocular

by Steiner

Product Features

• 8x magnification
• Large 30mm lenses with a relative brightness of 14.06
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Green Penetrator lenses help you distinguish animals against foliated background
• 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for extended-use comfort

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Equipped with Steiner's exclusive Penetrator infrared lenses, the Steiner 8x30 Predator binoculars let you cut through foliage and darkness to uncover hidden game. They give your eyes maximum contrast by enhancing game colors against a dark wooded background. These binoculars provide 8x magnification and a 30mm lens for exceptional brightness and a field of view of 390 feet at 1,000 yards. The rugged forest green rubber construction provides both water and shock resistance to withstand rain, moisture, and jarring. The design also features 20-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups to provide comfort for long periods of use. Steiner, Europe's binocular specialist for more than 50 years, backs its 8x30 Predator binoculars with a 10-year warranty.

Product Description

When you need the added power for distance viewing, but don`t want the bulk of a full size glass, take a look at the compact 8x30 Predator binoculars. They feature Steiner`s exclusive High-Contrast lens coating that adds contrast to game colors and makes them stand out against a woodland background. While they are ideal for long distance observation, their smooth center focus dial will deliver precise detail at varying distances and get as close as 8 feet making them an ideal choice for birding as well.

Product Details

Product Manual [2.96mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 7 x 2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RG8L
• Item model number: 286
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,513 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Brand/Good Equipment, June 27, 2000

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Brian Webster (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steiner 8x30 Predator Binocular (Electronics)

I have used Steiner optics for the last 10 years, specifically the military variant. Whether calling in artillery or watching soldiers from across a field, I have been pleased with Steiner. The images are fairly crisp with good contrast. Granted, the image is not quite as good as the top-of-the-line, fantastically expensive brands. Nonetheless, Steiner makes very good equipment with strong emphasis of dependability. I have not used this specific model, but I have used other similar models.

One of the features of this model is the 8X magnification. The 8X magnification allows you to view objects well without the eyestrain associated with higher power magnification. If you have ever used a 10X, 12X or higher lenses, you will notice the image appears to be jumpy. This is due to involuntary muscle twitching. After awhile, you will suffer some eyestrain due to the image instability. You can either compensate by using a image stabilizing system (gyro, mount, or electronic) or use a lower magnification. Thus, the simple "GI-proof" method is to use 8X.

Overall, Steiners are rugged and handle rough treatment well. I have never had a pair fail. If I had the need for dependable rugged binoculars, I would definitely buy either this pair or any other pair of Steiner binoculars.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Piece worth every cent !, November 29, 2001

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SRINIVASA (FEDERAL WAY, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 8x30 Predator Binocular (Electronics)

I bought this product after a long research.This is worth the price u pay.Steiner makes the finest binoculors in the world and put their very soul in it.8x magnification is more than enough for casual users.I have tried other binoculors but those are bit bulky and you don't get the calrity as the zoom power increases.
With 8x u can view a lots of good stuff.I am happy to own this Product.You also get good quality stuff form Zeiss too ! You can compare and buy based on ur needs.

It was cheaper in sunsetcamera.com

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality binoculars., December 29, 2008

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DuckFat (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steiner 8x30 Predator Binocular (Electronics)

I did a lot of research and looked for recommendations all over the net and came away with these binoculars as my solution. No regrets at all. They have absolutely the clearest optics I have ever seen and the green tint really does enhance wildlife. If you will be using them in wooded areas then I don't think you can do better. The green tint may not be useful in the desert or arctic but for the Appalachians (where I live) these are great. The 8x30 is just the right amount of magnification. The unit is small and the rubberized surface makes it easy to grip. I haven't dropped them but I imagine they could take a moderate amount of abuse. The only monor complaint is that they weigh a lot for their size. I suppose the optics and ruggedness add a bit of weight so that's a necessary thing.

Overall, I highly recommend these binoculars and I'm sure almost anyone would be happy with them.