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The clarity and brightness of these binoculars is first class. They are lightweight and compact. Their performance is better than the 3 previous Nikon binoculars I've owned. A true pleasure to own and use. Although more expensive, the use of ED glass and the premium coatings require a higher price and are worth every penny.
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I may be spoiled by the Swarovski SLC 10 X 42's I've been using on my job for nearly 18 years, so this review may be slightly biased. I purchased the Nikon Monarch 7's as a spare binocular to leave in my desk at work, and while adequate, I don't see much of an improvement over the older Nikon 10 X 42's (can't remember the model) I had nearly 20 years ago. Yes, they're lighter, and yes the twist out cups are helpful for people that wear glasses, but the image quality hasn't improved noticeably in all that time. There is, like other reviewers have written, an annoying amount of chromatic aberration. Color, especially at night, washes out at certain angles, even under the bright lights of the racetrack where I use them exclusively. And, unless you twist the cups out, blackout is also an issue with this particular binocular, which is not an issue on the Swarovski's, nor on the much less expensive and older 16 X 50 Pentax I use sometimes. In summary, I don't think the Monarch 7's quality is worth the $400.00 + price tag retailers are charging.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
They are very nice viewing the night sky. The coated ed glass and prisms make a huge difference in low light. Construction seems top notch but as many other owners have said, the top cover is loose and stays on only if it is under tension and isn't bumped. Have not used them in the field yet but obviously won't be satisfactory untill I find a better way to carry them. The case provided has a belt loop and a cheap Velcro fastener. The strap is just ok but the plastic lens cover is retained by it and is totally in the way when using the bino's. Like in your teeth. These are minor problems I guess, but being the most inexpensive parts, why not improve them? They haven't changed from the first model? One last thing, the 10× are very hard to keep steady without a tri/monopod. I knew this from experience and read many reviews that people found out the hard way. If you only want to use your bino's in hand, get the 8× . For the most part I'm happy and proud to own the Monarch 7Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
I have used and had all different makes and models of binoculars during my 41 year career in State Natural Resource Law Enforcement. Still have an old pair of Leitz 10 x40 I have had since the 70's. I also own a pair of Viper 10 X 42, they are clear and very good but they have one flaw which makes the Nikon Monarch 7 10 X 42 a better value at the same price. The Nikon Monarch 7 10 X 42 does have a wide field of view but what I like about them is the depth of field. This being an area that is in focus on an object in depth from the front to the back. One can tell by turning the focus wheel while viewing a focused subject, bird or object until the object is out of focus. Most binoculars have a short depth of field but the Nikon Monarch 7 10 X 42 does not which makes for a pleasant viewing experience and for one not constantly trying to get a sharp focus and turning the focus wheel at what your looking at. This is especially true while watching a bird that is moving about.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
after reviewing several binoculars I chose the Nikon for good quality comma my son's own Vortex Diamondback switch are fine but these Nikon binoculars have a brighter and wider field of view would like to have the focus ring more firm in control and rear lens caps that actually fit overall a good binocular
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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