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    Nikon Monarch 7 8 x 30 Review

    To all, I have been asked a few questions about the glare issue in the M7. I own a 8x and 10x30 and haven't seen any issues. However, I am currently waiting on a repines from Japan to see what they say. I will report back with what I find. Please feel free to contact me at...
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    Nikon 7x42 EDG I - Refurb

    Good to see you out at the jetty! Enjoy the refurbed EDGs. That is interesting you found a little ding in the bins. I honestly have looked at a bunch of refurbs in the past and couldn't find a cosmetic fault. Of course, if they are refurbed we all know that something was wrong with it at some...
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    Nikon 8x32mm Premier SE has been discontinued by the manufacturer???

    The SEs are definitely discontinued. That is a fact at this point. Best, Mike
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    Nikon Aculon ProStaff 5 10 x 42mm Binoculars.

    Hi Brock, Great to hear from you. This is just my observation as I've reviewed products (particularly Nikons) since I have been on board in the professional optics community. I can honestly say I have no idea as to how these products are engineered, but our roof prisms have more depth of focus...
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    New scope?

    Launch date for the new MONARCH scope is tentatively planned for middle of this summer as an FYI. For the dollar, the Fieldscope ED82 will perform better, but as mentioned, it is discontinued although still available through numerous dealers that have extra stock. Feel free to PM me should you...
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    Nikon Aculon ProStaff 5 10 x 42mm Binoculars.

    To all, ACULON is an acronym that most likely is Accuracy Long Range if that makes sense. The website is obviously wrong. The PROSTAFF 7 is going to offer more performance from the phase coating perspective. Brock is certainly right about the depth of focus for porros, but that is minimal...
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    Looking for a good 8X42.

    Hey everyone, The MONARCH 7 was voted #1 by the Cornell Lab in the $500 price point. The 8x42 has 421 feet of FOV at 1000 yards. I would check that one out. All the best, Mike
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    Help me choose between Monarch 7, Premier 8x32 SE (porro) and Premier 8x42 (roof)

    Dr. SamPoni, Not sure how I just saw this message. It might be a moot point now. However, The SE will most likely not hold up favorably to that kind of environment. The M7 would still be the way to go. The Premier SE (now discontinued) is a great glass but that is the only advantage. Practical...
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    My first scope!

    You'll love that eyepiece. Congrats on the new purchase. All the best, Mike Freiberg Nikon
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    Nikon EDG diopter problem

    This is not a common problem with the EDG II. The main issue has been taken care of, but obviously there is at least one out there who has experienced this problem. I am not sure about the warranty in the U.K. however, the US will take care of that problem. So sorry you have experienced that...
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    Monarch 5

    Bob, After a bit of thought and re-reading the post I was thinking the PROSTAFF 7 binocular is a better comparison to the Vortex Crossfire II. The price is only $20 more and includes FMC lenses and PC prisms. Just throwing a thought out there. The 8x42 PROSTAFF 5 is $159. Take care. All the...
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    Monarch 5

    Bob, I will look into this. Thanks for bringing this to my attention along with the Vortex competition. I appreciated the heads up. Happy Holidays. All the best, Mike
  13. mikefreiberg

    Monarch 5

    Samandag, The constructive remarks are always welcomed and noted. Thanks so much. Enjoy the M5s. Brock, No phase coatings on the new P5. Also, the lenses are fully coated not fully multi-coated. Best, Mike
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    Monarch 5

    The new MONARCH 5s have a soft rubber armor grip and upgraded rubber objective lens covers and eyecups. At that price point it is the newest MONARCHs 7576 and 7577. Feel free to check out the website for more clarification...
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    Nikon Prostaff Binoculars 10x43

    Bob, You are correct. 3 will always indicate entry-level in that line and as you move up you will increase in price point as well as quality. This number system will only exist in the PROSTAFF and MONARCH lines. http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/Nikon-Products/Binoculars/PROSTAFF/index.page...
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