122 of 124 people found the following review helpful:
Well-tested... and I haven't found any better.
I've had these binoculars for 4 years now, and there is nothing about them that I don't like. I work seasonal bird field jobs in all kinds of places and environments, and these have done very well in all conditions. Most of my employers have offered me a set of binoculars to use, to reduce wear and tear on my personal ones--but after a brief attempt with each model,...
59 of 76 people found the following review helpful:
Not bad but....
These binoculars are decent but don't excel. The optics are quite sharp, but not any better than say the Audubon Equinox HP, which is a tad cheaper. They also show quite a bit of color fringing with the reds and greens separating from objects even with medium contrast. The image is quite sharp in the center, but gets less so as you move closer to the edges. The weight is...
This review is from: Nikon 7432 Monarch 10x42mm All-Terrain Binoculars (Electronics)
I've had these binoculars for 4 years now, and there is nothing about them that I don't like. I work seasonal bird field jobs in all kinds of places and environments, and these have done very well in all conditions. Most of my employers have offered me a set of binoculars to use, to reduce wear and tear on my personal ones--but after a brief attempt with each model, I've never been able to bring myself to do it. As a result of that wear and tear, I recently sent mine in to Nikon for repairs ($10 to replace all four glass lenses and both plastic eyecups--no complaints there!) and in the meantime I've been attempting to use a loaned pair of Swarovskis. I can't stand them. Granted, they're only 8x30s, but even the optical quality is noticeably worse--which I never would have guessed, given the reputation (and expense) of Swarovski optics, even if it's not one of their higher-end models.
I'm not quite sure what another reviewer means by reds and greens "separating." I have always thought the optical quality, clarity, and color of these binoculars are exceptional. Just like looking at it with my own eyes... but 10x closer! I also like the strap that comes with the binoculars; it's never irritated my neck and I love the length and width of it. And, while I did need to have the eyecups replaced (one had started cracking), bear in mind that this was after 4 years of almost daily use... usually all day long in varied weather conditions. The twist-up style is much easier to use than folding down a rubber cup, as you must with some other models.
The moral of the story is that I don't anticipate ever switching to another model of binoculars. These have passed my test, again and again, with flying colors.
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This review is from: Nikon 7432 Monarch 10x42mm All-Terrain Binoculars (Electronics)
I set out four years ago to buy the best binoculars I could find. Price was secondary, quality was paramount. I wanted a pair of binos I could look through for long periods without eye strain. So I spent many weeks looking through Zeiss, Swarovski, Leupold, Kahle, Cabela's, Steiner, and these Nikon binos. All the glasses were in the 10x format. I spent time in the desert, at night, in the snow, and the city evaluating these binos, also soliciting input from my friends who are experienced outdoorsmen as well.
Bottom line: the Nikon Monarch 10x42 ATB won hands down. They are brighter, provide just equally sharp or better optics, show great colors, have durable construction, have an unbeatable lifetime no-fault guarantee, and are light weight and comfortable in use. These binos were equal or even better in several areas. For instance, I found that several of the high end optics had "flare" off street lights at night but not the Nikons. It was incidental to me that they cost less than $300.
Since then I have extensively used these binos for all kinds of outings and in my military job. They continue to impress. Just last week we used them for whale watching in Maui and were serving alongside a pair of Zeiss compact binos. In our party everyone was always fighting over the Nikons!
I agree wholeheartedly with "Emily Weiser's" good review as well. You will not find better binoculars out there probably at any price. You surely could pay more though. And at least in Mar 2008 the price and free shipping offered here at Amazon.com are good.
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These have all three. I was impressed with these binoculars from Nikon. I've read other reviews on many binoculars from Leica to Sworvski's. At a fraction of the price, these binoculars are simply "great". Rugged, great focus and very good optics for what is really a pretty inexpensive binocular. Light, easy to hold, just all around a great buy. I anxiously awaited the arrival of these binoculars and have not put them down since their arrival.
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I use the binoculars for birding and wildlife viewing and find the performance of 10x42 to be very good. Previously I have only used close focus glasses for observing butterflies (Pentax papillo) so it is difficult to compare. The nikons are very compact, bright and sharp. I first used them on a trip to Canada birding in the rain for several days straight. There were many birds, due to fallout, and birds were easily identified within shaded cedar trees in the cloudy drizzle. No problems. I was very happy with them since my non-water proof pentax binoculars would have fogged-up and wrecked.
I am aware that the 10x42 are not as well rated as the 8x42 but the extra magnification in the 10x42 is not too much of a sacrifice.
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Purchased these binoculars primarily for hunting. Have just finished a first season with them and they worked really well. They had to be able to handle both distant searches ( up to 800 yards ) and close scans in deep/dark woods ( from 20 - 60 yards mostly ). Their ability to clearly focus and help pick out standing wildlife was better than any other pair I have used except Swarovski's ( which was not significantly better ). The other thing I needed was performance in low/fading light. Excellent again. Very functional glass for the money. Only negative was the pupil eye covers. Come off far too easily which was a problem while working thru brush. Had to clean lenses repeatedly. Very good buy/performance for the price - also let guests use them for sightseeing in Yellowstone Park and got excellent reviews from all when compared to what they had brought
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I have both the 8x and 10x. The product is great and more than meets my needs for the price. The 10x work best for open long views and the 8x in tree areas
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These binoculars were highly recommended in an extensive review of many binocs. by the Cornell Lab. of Ornithology. I bought them on the strength of that recommendation. They provide bright, sharp views, aren't too heavy, focus close, and have attached lens caps. I have only owned $100 binocs. before, and these are so much better, great for bird watching.
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These binoculars are decent but don't excel. The optics are quite sharp, but not any better than say the Audubon Equinox HP, which is a tad cheaper. They also show quite a bit of color fringing with the reds and greens separating from objects even with medium contrast. The image is quite sharp in the center, but gets less so as you move closer to the edges. The weight is perfect (i.e. light). The case is adequate, but the straps need replacing... mine started cutting into my neck right away. The eyepiece has a twist eye cups that have only two positions... all the way down or all the way up. They are also a bit flimsy, have a tendency to stick and to accumulate dust easily in the field. The objective eye caps are just simple pieces of plastic that could be better. The Equinox is better on both counts of the eye cups as well as the objective lens caps. I've had the Monarchs for about a month now but am going to be returning them, because it looks like Nikon is trying to coast on it's brand name with this product.
Overall impression is that, it's not a bad set of glasses at all... just that there are better ones at the same price point or slightly cheaper.
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I got these to replace my bigger, heavier, more powerful 12x50 binocs which weren't too good for close-in birdwatching. These are nice and lightweight and still strong enough for 90% of what I need. I do agree with another reviewer that at distance they seem to have a bit of an aura around the bird I'm trying to watch. In my case, that bird is usually on the water, so I don't know if that has something to do with it. End lens caps are attached so you can't loose them, but in the wind they do get in the way. I haven't done it yet, but I'll probably end up cutting them off. All-in-all I'm happy with the weight, function and value.
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I looked for a long time before I finally purchased these binoculars. I could not be more pleased with them. I use them primarily to watch my college football games. After using much smaller and lighter binoculars for many years I was worried about the larger size and weight of the Monarch ATBs. The weight is negligible and the clarity is awesome. You absolutely can't go wrong with these binoculars, especially at their low price.
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