NIKON, Action Series Binoculars,Nikon^s extremely popular Action Series Porro Prism binoculars have beencompletely restled for 2004, with six mid-sized fixed power and twofull-size zoom models ready for hunters. Large exit pupils translateinto bright images at dawn and dusk when game is moving. Multicoated,aspherical lenses and BaK4 prisms give you bright, high resolutionimages under all conditions.
Meaning: Choose the Max magnification size you need.
22x
Lens Coating
Meaning: Coated - A single layer on at least one lens surface.\r\n\r\nFully Coated - A single layer on all air-to-glass surfaces. \r\n\r\nMulti-Coated - Multiple layers on at least one lens surface.\r\n\r\nFully Multi-Coated - Multiple layers on all air-to-glass surfaces.
Multi-Coated
Zoom
Meaning: Allows you to increase the magnification when you want to get in close for detail.
With Zoom
Binoculars Type
"Meaning: Binocular: View from both eyes.
Monocular: View with single eye."
Binocular
Night Vision
Meaning: Do you need a Binocular with Night Vision capabilities?
Without Night Vision
Max Magnification Range
16.1X and Above
Other Features
Tripod Adapter
Meaning: Is the Adapter built into the device ?
With Tripod Adapter
Focus Type
"Meaning: Center: A focus wheel between the barrels moves the lenses.
InstaFocus (Lever): A paddle or rocker bar between the barrels adjusts the lenses allowing for rapid focusing adjustment. Ideal for following subjects in motion.
Focus Free: Does not require focusing. The optics are preset and optimized for distant subjects and fine focusing is achieved via the user's eyes.
Individual Eye: Each lense can be focused induvidually."
Center
Diopter Adjustable
Meaning: A "fine focus" adjustment ring is usually provided around one eyepiece to\r\naccommodate for vision differences between the right and left eyes.
Without Diopter Adjustable
Waterproof
Meaning: Selecting an all-weather model will be a good option for sporting optics.
Without Waterproof
Near Focusing Distance
49 ft
Field of View
198 ft @ 1000 yds
Exit Pupil (mm)
Meaning: the exit pupil is a virtual aperture in an optical system. Only rays which pass through this virtual aperture can exit the system. The exit pupil is the image of the aperture stop in the optics that follow it. The same term is used to refer to both the virtual aperture and its diameter.
2.3 mm
Near Focusing Distance Range
20.1 FT and Above
Dimensions
Width
7.6 in.
Depth
7.2 in.
Weight (Gms)
950g
Weight (Gms) Range
701 - 1000
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Expert Reviews
Expert Rating : Very Good
Introduction
The Action series by Nikon do offer wider fields of view than other binoculars.
Design and User Control
The body of Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular is made up of polycarbonate. It sports all-metal chassis. This full-size binocular weighs around 950 grams. It measures 7.6 inches long and 7.2 inches wide. They also feature rubber armored housings for comfort. The controls of Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular are also extremely easy. Even children would find no problem in using them at all. They are best used with tripod for better results.
Key Features
You get a very smooth focusing with the Nikon Action series 10 22x50 Zoom XL binocular. Thanks to the multi coated optics, you get bright and clear images. Distortion is eliminated due to the aspherical lenses. They also reduce eye strain and give maximum viewing comfort. You also get outstanding light transmission as there are large exit pupils. Thus Nikon Action series 10 22x50 Zoom XL binocular is excellent for viewing long distant objects. Thus it can give good results when used for sports events.
The 50 mm objective lens diameter of Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular gives adequate light for excellent and clear pictures. The zooming capacity of Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular is 10xs. This zoom is sufficient for exploring distant objects around you. By just sliding up the lever the Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular can zoom up to 22xs. The objects can be viewed better using a tripod at 22 xs. For night viewing, the front lens is more than enough at 50 mm. The Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular has dual features. You can easily view in low light and also have distant observations without any problem whatsoever. The diopter control is perfect for people suffering from vision imbalance.
Conclusion
The clarity, depth of field, eye relief, and focusing ease are all excellent and scoring points of Nikon Action Zoom XL (10 22x50) Binocular.
These Binoculars are a must for every traveller who is interested in watching the scenary as he travels.The zoom is very good specially for a bird watcher to observe the colours and features of birds closely.Images are very bright and of a high resolution.
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