Monarch 7 8x42

Nikon Monarch 7 8x42

Please note: What you see below is just a very brief summary of a detailed comparative review involving the Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 and the Celestron Trailseeker 8x42. For the full review, click this link:

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=280201


PROs:

+ Binos look and feel very good, it's a pleasure to hold them
+ Softish rubber padding gives good grip and provides shock-protection
+ Comfortable focus wheel
+ Lightweight

+ Very good optical specifications (FOV, eye relief, near focus)
+ Good sharpness in the centre
+ Good contrast
+ Good for low light viewing
+ Very good whiteness rendition


CONs:

- Some accessories are not functional due to absurd design

- Central hinge far too loose
- Specified as waterproof, but the manual contains contradictory statements here

- CA-control far from convincing, even in the centre
- Very strong rolling ball effect

- Mediocre warranty for European customers ("10 years", but you have to read the small print)
- Price/performance ratio not overwhelming (about 550 Euros, in Middle Europe)


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