Difference between DCF and EX (1 Viewer)

[kristoffer]

Im looking at Nikons sportstar series on nikons swedish webshop. They have both SPORTSTAR IV 8x25 DCF and Sportstar EX 8x25. They look about the same, price is about the same. The big difference is the weight. DCF 114 gram vs EX 280 gram. Anyone know any other difference? Here is the url to the store and the specs.


http://www.nikonstore.se/Product/SectionList.aspx?s=21541

 

[Steve C]

I assume the difference is the same as the EX designation in the Action series. The EX meaning (meaning Extreme) the binocular is waterproof and has extra armor, accounting for the weight.

 

[kristoffer]

I assume the difference is the same as the EX designation in the Action series. The EX meaning (meaning Extreme) the binocular is waterproof and has extra armor, accounting for the weight.

Ok thanks. I suspect that the ex might be phase coated too.

 

[Steve C]

Ok thanks. I suspect that the ex might be phase coated too.

The Travelite is a reverse porrro, no phase correction necessary.

 

[kristoffer]

The Travelite is a reverse porrro, no phase correction necessary.

I´m not comparing it with travelite. I mean SPORTSTAR IV 8x25 DCF and Sportstar EX 8x25.

 

[kristoffer]

Someone know if the ex is phase coated?

 

[pinsonp2]

The EX model appears to be what is sold in US as Trailblazer. I don't believe they are phase coated but they are considered to be an all terrain binocular (Nikon's term), waterproof and multicoated.

 

[kristoffer]

The EX model appears to be what is sold in US as Trailblazer. I don't believe they are phase coated but they are considered to be an all terrain binocular (Nikon's term), waterproof and multicoated.

Ok thanks! And the dcf is not multicoated?

 

[pinsonp2]

The Sprtstart DCF is multicoated too. The DCF has fold down rubber eyecups while the EX has the twistup style.

 

[kristoffer]

The Sprtstart DCF is multicoated too. The DCF has fold down rubber eyecups while the EX has the twistup style.

Ah, I knew it was something that justified the ex weighing three times as much and cost more. Fold downs aint that good from what i´ve heard.

 

[kristoffer]

What can I do with the fold down eyecups? Can they be replaced?

 

[ceasar]

These aren't very expensive binoculars, right? I'd be surprised if Nikon had replacement eye cups for them. It would be surprising if you kept them long enough to need replacements.

If the binocular breaks down they probably replace it with a new version. I have a friend who used a similar Bushnell for about 10 years. He banged them into something and a prism broke loose. He sent them in for repairs and Bushnell sent him the new version for free instead of repairing them.
Bob

 

[kristoffer]

These aren't very expensive binoculars, right? I'd be surprised if Nikon had replacement eye cups for them. It would be surprising if you kept them long enough to need replacements.

If the binocular breaks down they probably replace it with a new version. I have a friend who used a similar Bushnell for about 10 years. He banged them into something and a prism broke loose. He sent them in for repairs and Bushnell sent him the new version for free instead of repairing them.
Bob

Hi,
no they cost around 90 euro. Ok so the fold-downs will work for a few years atleast?

 

[ceasar]

Hi,
no they cost around 90 euro. Ok so the fold-downs will work for a few years atleast?

I don't think you have much to worry about on that issue. They should last quite a few years easily.
Bob

 

[kristoffer]

Thanks, i think i go for the dcf then, the ex is almost three times heavier