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  1. mikefreiberg

    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...
  2. mikefreiberg

    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...
  3. mikefreiberg

    Nikon 8x32mm Premier SE has been discontinued by the manufacturer???

    The SEs are definitely discontinued. That is a fact at this point. Best, Mike
  4. mikefreiberg

    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...
  5. mikefreiberg

    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...
  6. mikefreiberg

    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...
  7. mikefreiberg

    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
  8. mikefreiberg

    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...
  9. mikefreiberg

    My first scope!

    You'll love that eyepiece. Congrats on the new purchase. All the best, Mike Freiberg Nikon
  10. mikefreiberg

    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...
  11. mikefreiberg

    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...
  12. mikefreiberg

    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
  14. mikefreiberg

    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...
  15. mikefreiberg

    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...
  16. mikefreiberg

    The new Nikon Monarch 7 8x30 is very nice!

    Hey everyone. Many great thoughts here. I am expecting my M7 30s within the next 1.5 weeks. I can't wait to test these out in the field. I take many of these comments back to Nikon. We appreciate the constructive remarks as well as praises. Happy Holidays! Best, Mike Freiberg Nikon
  17. mikefreiberg

    Nikon ED50 - what binoculars are you using?

    Monarch 7 8x42 is my binocular and I couldn't be more pleased with the contrast I am receiving at low light along with field of view. Also, the edge to edge sharpness is fantastic and I find myself being able to identify everything in the field. This is of course, all bias put aside. I truly...
  18. mikefreiberg

    Nikon ED50 dawn / dusk / seawatching

    Emma, I have used it in sea-watching from shore and have had great success. The glass is sharp and has allowed me to reach out a few miles to get my lifer Cassin's Auklet, Rhinoceros Auklet and Black-vented Shearwater years back. It does provide very good low-light performance, but is limited...
  19. mikefreiberg

    How much better is EDG than Monarch 5

    Hi Brock, Once a refurb it is always treated like one. That 90-day manufacturer's warranty is all that is offered. Have a great one. All the best, Mike
  20. mikefreiberg

    Pentax and Nikon Scope.

    The ED82 is a fantastic scope. Best of luck in the field. If you are ever in need of fixed eyepieces you can reach out to New Jersey Audubon. They still have a stockpile of older eyepieces that are currently discontinued. All the best, Mike Nikon
  21. mikefreiberg

    How much better is EDG than Monarch 5

    IMO, the view would be extremely noticeable near dark. Also, testing these two on an overcast day will show the brighter/truer colors of the EDG. Not to dispel the M5 as a fantastic optic, but the EDG above and beyond with the glass. Cheers, Mike Nikon
  22. mikefreiberg

    Nikon EDG 10x32 eyecups: why unadjustable for spectacles wearers?

    This is something I have addressed with Nikon in the past. As always, our engineers deliver with these changes. I would expect this kind of problem to be corrected in the future. Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention. All the best, Mike Nikon
  23. mikefreiberg

    Your opinion on refurbished.

    I found out that Nikon would not replace a new binocular with refurbished. It sounds like your second hand optic was refurbished at some point. Thoughts?
  24. mikefreiberg

    Nikon USA Service

    2-4 weeks would be average time. Please let me know if you experience anything other than that. If you get to the 3-week marker I can look into your case if you pass along the service order number to me. Thanks and cheers. All the best, Mike Freiberg Nikon
  25. mikefreiberg

    Your opinion on refurbished.

    Hi everyone, I just want to be clear, so there is no more confusion. Refurbed items have a 90-day manufacturers warranty. The No-Fault Policy does not come with the 90-day manufacturers warranty. Best, Mike
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