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Brand new Nikon Monarch 7 8X30 objective multicoating defect + dust, Exchange?
Yeah, the rubber on the M7 is definitely a downgrade from the Monarch HG 8x42's... I know the M7 is going to be used mostly by my son, but since it's not a $20 Walmart bin special, I'm going to exchange it.- magbarn
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Brand new Nikon Monarch 7 8X30 objective multicoating defect + dust, Exchange?
Started with distilled water + Microfiber, when that didn't work I tried my trusty Eclipse Methanol. I think it's just a defect in the coating. The dust doesn't bother me, but the defect in the coating does. Dust is common on my $2000+ Nikon pro lenses, but I don't tolerate coating defects...- magbarn
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Brand new Nikon Monarch 7 8X30 objective multicoating defect + dust, Exchange?
As the title says, I've posted some pics below... Defect is in the 3:00/4:00 position Is this expected on a $375 bin? Would another one probably have the same/similar issue? Would this ever be visible in real life conditions? The other objective which is perfect is in the other pic for...- magbarn
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New to birding and of course looking at Binos, Are MHG 8X42 overkill?
Thanks for all the replies folks, I've just ordered a 8x42 MHG. My 7 year old also wants in some of the action so I ordered a M7 8X32 for him. It'll also serve when I want to travel light when going on a cruise etc... Are the straps/cases decent that come with the binos? -
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New to birding and of course looking at Binos, Are MHG 8X42 overkill?
So you're saying the Zeiss conquest is a much better $1000 bino than the monarch HG? What's "kidney beaning?" -
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New to birding and of course looking at Binos, Are MHG 8X42 overkill?
Wow. Thanks for all the replies. The suggestion to get 2 monarch 7s for the price of one HG is intriguing. Is there an advantage to having a 8x + 10x? Would you end up just leaving 1 at the house? Or going with a lighter x32 and a heavier x42 as mentioned above? I checked some local stores... -
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New to birding and of course looking at Binos, Are MHG 8X42 overkill?
As my title says. I originally started looking at the Nikon M5 8x42, but then I started reading about the M7 with its much wider FOV, was set on it, finding this forum, now looking at the Monarch HG! For a beginner who's looking at southern california birds like meadowlarks, sparrows, pipits...