Binocular Reviews

Viking Optical Ltd. has grown steadily for about 20 years and is the leading importers of binoculars and telescopes. They also cater the needs of other departments like the low vision aids, meteorology and surveying segments. Among the many models that specialises for different application Viking 10x25 Compact Binocular comes under the ‘Traveller Series’. Having been designed with the compact structure and the light weight construction it delivers best for the use of travel purpose. The following is the review of the same.

An overview:

Viking 10x25 Travel Binocular with the black colour housing does come with the rubber armouring. With the light weight technology it weighs as little as 266 grams. While its dimension of 118 mm of height and 115 mm of width makes it all. It is been constructed with the roof prism which is popularly known for its compact versions. Without the feel of trouble when carrying all the way for a long holiday or during the activities like hiking and trekking it serves the best use.

Technical Details:

Much positive like the physical characteristics of the device the technical aspects also carries positive notes that are been discussed as follows.

• Magnification – The ability to magnify is 10x which means that the viewing objects are made to seen 10 times bigger than its original size. This is better that the other model of this series that offers just 8x magnification.
• Objective lens – Available in this model is the objective lens that measures about 25mm in diameter. These functions in the light gathering ability of the device, the higher the aperture the brighter will be the viewing object.
• Exit pupil – Much similar to the aperture, the function of exit pupil that is been present in the center of the objective lens and exit pupil of this product measures 2.5mm, it adds to the performance of the binocular to make the objects look brighter.

Viewing ability:

The field of view at the distance of 1000 m is 87 m, the objects are brought closer by 87m for the viewing distance. The degree of filed of view in this case is 5 degree. When considered the close focusing it has the ability of view objects that stay as close as 3 metres and this is one essential feature when viewing the moving objects like the wild life and bird watching.

Convenience features:

• Waterproof – The body of the device has a rubber armouring and it stands to be water proof and hence can withstand the extreme of weather conditions.
• Eye relief – The stated eye relief of Viking 10x25 Waterproof Binocular is above average with 17 and it can also be suitable for the eye glass wearers. The stress of viewing other wise can be reduced in this binocular.
• Eyecups – This again made for the benefit of the spectacle wearers it comes with the twist down eyecups that can be handled conveniently by the user at any times.
• Lens coating – The lens is been fully multicoated and it reduces the flare and the glare when viewed continuously or occasionally.

Package contents and the Warranty:

Viking offers this device with the carry case and a strap; it does come with the warranty for 1 year period.

Viking 10x25 Compact Size Binocular - Technical Specification Table

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