Nikon the global brand is one among the few who offer wide range of optical products. It goes special with the binoculars as the models are many and each of it is been specialised for the specific use. The various types of binocular come under different series based on the use. Nikon ProStaff 7 10×42 Binocular is an efficient roof prism device which is suitable for general observation, trekking, sports and nature watching. The following review makes it clearer and gives a better know-how about this product.

Overview:

This model is been equipped with a high quality optic and is been designed with a stylish body. It is a powerful yet a compact binocular which has rubber armouring and is black in colour. The dimension of this Nikon ProStaff 7 10×42 Binocular is 175mm in length, 129mm in width and 54mm in depth. The weight of this device is not a hinge as it is used for the professional use at the intermediate level of using.

The lenses and Prism:

With the phase correction coated roof prism, Nikon ProStaff 7 10×42 Trekking, Sports Binocular delivers the view with high resolution. The lenses and the prisms are multi coated and it gives bright image transmission. The prism made of mirror coating is highly reflective and it gives better image quality. Another interesting fact about the optics is that it has Eco-glass which is free from lead and arsenic.

Magnification and Aperture:

This model gives the magnification of 10 times which means that the object comes 10 times closer. The objective lens of this model measure 42mm in diameter which is known to be the aperture. The magnification in combination with the aperture gives a real quality observation.

Focusing and viewing:

The angular field of view which is read is 6.0 and the apparent is 55.3. The field of view at the distance of 1000 meters is 105 meters which is the viewing field obtained with this model. The close focusing can go up to 4 meters which serves great for moving objects.

Performance:

The eye relief is 15.4mm which is a good support and it gives comfort viewing even if the person viewing is with the eye glasses. The exit pupil is 4.2mm which is the small round found in the middle of the objective lens it helps to transform the images brighter and crispier. This model gives an inter papillary distance adjustment ranging from 56mm to 72mm.

Other product details:

The rubber eye cups present in Nikon ProStaff 7 10×42 Roof Prism Binocular operates as turn and slide and with the multi click it gets the user to position it easily in the eyes to correct the eye point. The rubber armouring makes it water proof and it also gives shock protective along with the sturdy grip. The water proof is up to 3.3 feet under water for 10 minutes. This device is also a fog proofed with the nitrogen filling.

Warranty:

Nikon offers 2 years warranty for this model like any other model of this brand.

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Nikon ProStaff 7 10×42 Binocular – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Nikon
Model Name ProStaff 7 10×42 Binocular
Prism Roof
Magnification 10x
Diameter of Objective Lens 42mm
Dimensions (L x W x D) mm 175 x 129 x 54 mm
Eye Relief 15.4 mm
Field of view at 1000 meters 105 metres
Optical Coating Fully multi coated
Close focusing distance 4 m
Relative brightness 17.6
Angular field of view 55.3
Exit pupil 4.2 mm
Applications Trekking, nature watching and sports
Waterproof/fog proof Yes
Features Multi coated lenses
Phase correction roof prisms
High eye point design
Turn and slide rubber eyecups
Water proof up to 3.3 feet and for 10 minutes
Fog proof with the nitrogen gas filling
Rubber armouring
Lead free optics Yes
Warranty 2 years

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