new (to me) Nikon 7x35 binoculars (1 Viewer)

[MiguelATF]

Just bought for a very reasonable price a pair of what I think are Nikon Action 7x35 binoculars, in very clean condition.



The views are very bright - and significantly clearer than the handful of older 7x35 binoculars I've looked through.



The focus wheel is a bit stiff but feels accurate. They fit well in my hands. These ones have the wider 9.3 degree view--



I remember reading an informative post here about the different generations of 7x35's... these ones look to my (uneducated and ignorant) eyes like possible Mark I or 1st generation of the Actions. Maybe some more expert Nikon aficionados can either confirm or correct that?



Did I mention... the view is both clear and sharp, and almost has a dimensionality to it.
One last photo--the obligatory shot of what they look like as one is holding them--



I'm looking forwards (pun intended) to trying them out, in night skies, around the house, and in the woods.

 

[henry link]

Yes, that's a first generation Action, quite an optically outstanding binocular as you've discovered.

Here's a link to a review I did which begins a thread with lots of information about the various Actions.

Revisiting a Classic Nikon Porro

My first really good binocular was a 7x35 Nikon Action Porro purchased in 1985 for about $80. Unfortunately, my pair is long gone, but I recommended this binocular to many friends at the time. Recently I found that one of them still has hers and, very happily, it’s in nearly mint condition (even...

www.birdforum.net

 

[Scott98]

very clean condition indeed - they look new! Great find, congrats.

 

[MiguelATF]

Yes, that's a first generation Action, quite an optically outstanding binocular as you've discovered.

Here's a link to a review I did which begins a thread with lots of information about the various Actions.

Revisiting a Classic Nikon Porro

My first really good binocular was a 7x35 Nikon Action Porro purchased in 1985 for about $80. Unfortunately, my pair is long gone, but I recommended this binocular to many friends at the time. Recently I found that one of them still has hers and, very happily, it’s in nearly mint condition (even...

www.birdforum.net

Thank you for the link, Henry. It's an edifying and informative read. And when all's said and done, these are surprisingly - and compellingly - clear and capable binoculars. I think what I'm enjoying most out of them is the combination of clarity - and a sense of 'dimensionality' if that makes any sense. Birds - and other objects - seem to stand out in a hard-to-define way from their surroundings.

 

[jan van daalen]

Does anyone know the manufactory date of this bin?

Jan

 

[Binastro]

Hi Jan,

Possibly early 1960s or even late 1950s, but I am not sure.

The back plate on the right may not be original.

Regards,
B.

 

[jan van daalen]

Hi Jan,

Possibly early 1960s or even late 1950s, but I am not sure.

The back plate on the right may not be original.

Regards,
B.

Thx B,

We don't 'do' Nikon so I have no reference.

Jan

 

[John A Roberts]

Hi Jan,

Based on some research that I did a while ago, my assessment would be much the same as Binastro's
- the very late 1950's or early 1960's.
See more in post #2 and 5 at: Age of Nippon kogaku binoculars


John

 

[jan van daalen]

Hi Jan,

Based on some research that I did a while ago, my assessment would be much the same as Binastro's
- the very late 1950's or early 1960's.
See more in post #2 and 5 at: Age of Nippon kogaku binoculars


John

Hi John,

Like always, you keep surprising me.

Thx

Jan