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Models & Brands: Celestron 72013, Olympus 18795, Bushnell 171044C, Orion, Carl Zeiss 524542-0000-000, Olympus 18819, Swarovski Optics 46110, Alpen Outdoor Corp. 497, Bushnell 18-0832, Pentax 62483
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Celestron 72013 Weight: 2.35 pounds List Price: $668.95 Price: $344.95
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Key features Celestron 72013
- Multi-coated and phase coated optics for a clear view
- Super-high reflectivity coating on the prism surface for brighter images, day or night
- Waterproof nitrogen-filled and sealed body
- Continuous spectrum, high-transmission lens coating ensures natural color balance
- Aspheric eyepiece lens for pinpoint images across the entire field of view (FOV)
- Model: Celestron Regal LX 8x42 Waterproof Binoculars
Review Celestron Regal LX 8x42 Waterproof Binoculars / Celestron 72013:The best just got better! The Regal LX Series is Celestron's top-of-theline premium binocular series. Revered by serious birders and outdoor enthusiasts, the Regal Series has traditionally maintained a longstanding reputation for providing superior performance at an affordable price when compared to much more expensive binocular brands. The new Regal LX models now raise the bar even higher. Regals have always been admired for their exquisite precision-crafted optics. The new Regal LX feature BAK-4 prisms and are fully multicoated and phase coated. This next-generation Regal Series also features design refinements that enhance their performance and enjoyment even more. These include a super high reflectivity coating on the prism surface, continuous spectrum high transmission lens coating, and an aspheric eyepiece lens. The Regal LX optics are protected by a easy grip rubber covered body with subtle contours for handling and holding comfort. The center focus knob, right eyepiece diopter adjustment, and adjustable eyecups ensure precision focusing for use with or without eyeglasses. Simply put, the Celestron 72013 Regal LX 8 x 42 Waterproof Binoculars is one of the finest, top-of-the-line binoculars you will find anywhere at this price. [+]
The Regal series has long been revered by serious bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts for their premium quality and affordable prices, but with the Regal LX Series, Celestron has set the bar even higher. The Regal LX binoculars feature BAK-4 prisms and are fully multicoated and phase coated, giving the exquisitely crafted optics. Other enhancements in features include a super high reflectivity coating on the prism surface that gives you brighter daytime and nighttime images; a continuous spectrum high transmission lens coating to ensure natural color balance across the entire visible spectrum; and an aspheric eyepiece lens for pinpoint images across the entire field of view. Nitrogen-filled and completely waterproof, these binoculars will be your greatest companion when you're ready to tackle the elements. The Celestron 72013 features an 8x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 42 millimeters, giving it a 5. 3 millimeter exit pupil. (The exit pupil size - the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification - determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use. ) All Regal DX series models also come with Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty. What's in the Box Celestron 72013 Waterproof Binoculars and carrying case. |
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Olympus 18795 Dimentions: 7.7 x 6.7 x 3.6 inches Weight: 4 pounds List Price: $220.00 Price: Too low to display
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Key features Olympus 18795
- Porro Prisms ensure that you get crisp, edge-to-edge images
- Long 11mm eye relief makes it easy to observe in glasses
- Ideal for hiking, bird-watching, and wildlife observation
- Lens composition of 7 elements in 4 groups
- Rugged, rubberized body for a comfortable grip
- Model: Olympus Pathfinder EXPS-1 10x42 Binocular
Review Olympus Pathfinder EXPS-1 10x42 Binocular / Olympus 18795:Designed for powerful performance in the great outdoors, the Pathfinder 10x42 EXPS I features fully multi-coated lenses and BaK-4 prisms so whether you're watching a bird in flight or simply checking out the surrounding terrain, you'll be provided with outstanding light-gathering power for bright, clear images and viewing at any time. Olympus designed their Pathfinder EXPS-1 10 x 42 binoculars to give you a powerful performance for most outdoor activities. The wide-angle view and the high-index Porro prisms let you capture fast moving objects, making them ideal for bird-watching, hiking, or wildlife observation. The rugged, rubberized body lets you grip the binoculars comfortably during extended viewing as well as giving you worry-free use when outside. The long 11mm eye relief gives you ease of use if you're wearing glasses, while the built-in dioptric correction adjusts to your individual eyesight. A large center focus knob gives you fast, easy focusing-even while wearing gloves-making these binoculars ideal for spectator events, camping, bird-watching, and astronomy; the Porro prisms ensure that you get crisp, edge-to-edge images no matter what you're observing. Its multicoated 10x lenses give you high image brightness and contrast along with both quality and reflection control. |
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Bushnell 171044C Weight: 1.08 pounds List Price: $79.99 Price: $69.55
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Key features Bushnell 171044C
- Comes with hand strap and carrying case
- Insta-Vision focusing
- 50mm objective lens
- Amber-coated optics
- Magnification 10x
- Model: Bushnell 10x50 Wide Angle Armored Insta-Vision Binoculars
Review Bushnell 10x50 Wide Angle Armored Insta-Vision Binoculars / Bushnell 171044C:Free-focus system. Fully coated optics. Non-slip rubber armor absorbs shock, provides firm grip. BK-7 prism. Tripod adaptable. |
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Orion Weight: 0.28 pounds List Price: $99.95 Price: $99.95
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Key features Orion
- Perfect higher-power binocular for astronomy or long-distance terrestrial viewing
- Includes carrying case, lens cap and deluxe wide neck strap. Two-year limited warranty
- BAK-4 porro prisms and multi-coated objective lenses ensure bright, crisp images
- Wide 7-degree field of view and 176 foot close focus
- Sturdy metal (not plastic) housing with large center focusing mechanism
- Model: Orion Scenix 10x50 Wide-Angle Binocular
Review Orion Scenix 10x50 Wide-Angle Binocular / Orion:Orion's Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission. The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter. |
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Carl Zeiss 524542-0000-000 Weight: 3.3 pounds List Price: $2,159.00 Price: $1,899.99
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Key features Carl Zeiss 524542-0000-000
- In Use Handling and Intelligently Tuned Focus for an exceptional experience in the field
- FL Glass for vivid, clean, bright colors in any light.
- Fully waterproof, nitrogen filled, with lenses coated with water, oil, and dirt shedding LotuTec.
- Legendary Carl Zeiss Quality
- Extended twilight performance
- Model: Carl Zeiss Victory FL Binoculars (10x42)
Review Carl Zeiss Victory FL Binoculars (10x42) / Carl Zeiss 524542-0000-000:The Victory series represents the biggest binocular accomplishment in a quarter century. They deliver a higher level of optical performance in a package that's smaller and lighter than you might think possible. PRODUCT FEATURES: Highest light transmission of any binocular in its class - > 90% - with lowest stray light; Zeiss Fluorite glass (FL) - outstanding edge definition and minimal color fringing; Innovative Advanced Optics System (AOS) - environmentally friendly thin lens technology for lighter & higher optical performance; Fully multi-coated lenses with patented T anti-reflective coatings; Phase-corrected Abbe-Konig prisms with P coating - brightest and sharpest view; High impact armored housing; Nitrogen filled to prevent fogging; 100% Waterproof; High eye-point, wide field eyepieces designed for eyeglass wearers; Adaptive Lockable Eyecup Design with 4 precise positioning click stops; Intelligently Tuned Focusing mechanism - infinity to close focus in one turn; Ergonomically designed for remarkably low weight, balance and easy handling. |
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Olympus 18819 Dimentions: 5.6 x 4.8 x 2.6 inches Weight: 4 pounds List Price: $294.00 Price: Too low to display
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Key features Olympus 18819
- Multicoated optics for maximum image brightness and contrast
- Lens construction of 9 elements in 6 groups
- Nitrogen filled for waterproof and fogproof performance
- Large center focus knob for fast, easy focusing
- Built-in dioptic corrector adjusts to individual eyesight, twist down eyecups
- Model: Olympus Magellan 10x42 EXPWP Binocular
Review Olympus Magellan 10x42 EXPWP Binocular / Olympus 18819:The Magellan EXWP I 10x42 roof-prism binoculars are the ideal accessory for those who feel best when not surrounded by walls or fences. With high-index BaK-4 prismsand fully multi-coated lenses, these binoculars bring details of the outdoors into crisp, clear relief. And they're hermetically sealed and nitrogen-filled for waterproof, fogproof and dirtproof performance, so you're ensured a great viewing experience even when inclement weather shows up unexpectedly. Environmentally friendly lead-free glass elements An excellent enhancement for such outdoor enjoyments as nature walks, mountain climbing, camping, and sporting events The nitrogen filled Olympus Magellan 10 x 42 EXPWP binoculars give you a waterproof and fogproof performance, perfect for use under extreme conditions. Their ergonomic, yet rugged, design has a nonslip covering that lets you grip them comfortably for extended periods of observation. The long 19mm eye relief gives you ease of use if you're wearing glasses, while the built-in dioptric correction adjusts to your individual eyesight. A large center focus knob gives you fast, easy focusing-even while wearing gloves-making these binoculars ideal for outdoors events like camping, bird-watching, and hiking. The Bak4 Porro prisms ensure that you get crisp, edge-to-edge images no matter what you're observing, while the phase and UV coated optics give you maximum image brightness and contrast. |
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Swarovski Optics 46110 Dimentions: 0.05 x 0.037 x 0.015 inches Weight: 1.3 pounds List Price: $776.67 Price: $699.00
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Key features Swarovski Optics 46110
- Excellent viewing even at short distances thanks to close focus of only 13ft.
- Ideal for all outdoor activities.
- 10 x 25 pocket binocular, green.
- Complex optical system for compact binoculars with 16 lenses for sharp, bright images.
- Ultra-precise roof prism system with P-coating: high resolution, contrast-rich images and slim-line construction.
- Model: Swarovski Optiks Pocket Binocular (10x25B-P, Green)
Review Swarovski Optiks Pocket Binocular (10x25B-P, Green) / Swarovski Optics 46110:These binoculars are designed for every breast or jacket pocket, where they fit comfortably thanks to their pocket-size dimensions. The unusually high optical complexity (16 lenses!) for such small binoculars guarantees a large field of view, high-contrast image quality and brilliant images from the middle of the field to its edge. These precise instruments were distinguished with the Austrian National Award for tested quality. |
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Alpen Outdoor Corp. 497 Dimentions: 5 x 2 x 7 inches Weight: 3.9 pounds List Price: $473.00 Price: $329.00
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Key features Alpen Outdoor Corp. 497
- BaK4 high index glass
- Fully Multi-coated - HR coated - Phase coated
- Waterproof / Fogproof - Nitrogen filled
- Twist-lok eyecups - Lightweight composite body construction
- Long eye relief to see full field of view when wearing glasses
- Model: Alpen APEX 10X50 Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular
Review Alpen APEX 10X50 Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular / Alpen Outdoor Corp. 497:ALPEN Apex binoculars define the best in optics quality, featuring superb workmanship and the latest optics technology. Including fully multi-coated BAK4 glass, PXA phase coating and HR metallic coating, Apex binoculars allow clearer viewing in bright and dim light and in the wettest conditions. Apex binoculars are lightweight, providing crisp, sharp optical clarity from the center of view to the outer edges giving users exceptional quality at an affordable price. They feature long eye relief and new pull up, twist lock eyecups to provide extra field of view. They are ergonomically styled and their lightweight construction allows tireless use and comfort. |
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Bushnell 18-0832 Dimentions: 10 x 7 x 6 inches Weight: 10 pounds List Price: $499.99 Price: $599.99
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Key features Bushnell 18-0832
- 8x magnification, 32mm objective lenses, BaK4 prisms
- 16 MB of internal memory; compatible with CompactFlash memory cards
- 2.1-megapixel sensor for still photo enlargements up to 8 x 10 inches
- Great for sports enthusiasts, hunters, and birdwatchers
- Record a 30-second video loop of action, then play it back
- Model: Bushnell Instant Replay 8x32 Digital Binocular
Review Bushnell Instant Replay 8x32 Digital Binocular / Bushnell 18-0832:Bushnell's Instant Replay binocular is a serious, high-performance binocular with a dual personality. The Instant Replay can record a 30-second continuous video loop, allowing you to capture and review sports action on the LCD screen right after it happens. Or, you can choose to take high-quality digital photos. This is essential gear for team coaches and scouts, birders and wildlife observers, big-game hunters and anyone who enjoys recording photographs or movies. Now you can easily view, download, edit and keep your favorite movie clips or stills. Powerful, easy-to-use and loaded with advanced features, the Bushnell Instant Replay binocular sets the standard for excellence in image-capturing binocularsPRODUCT FEATURES: 8x magnification;32mm objective lens;BaK-4 roof prisms;Fully multi-coated optics;VGA megapixel movie clips - 15fps for 30 seconds;2. 1 megapixel still photographs;16 MB compact flash card included;Neck strap and carrying case;1. 5" LCD;Powered by 2-AA batteries. |
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Pentax 62483 Weight: 3 pounds Price: $119.99
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Key features Pentax 62483
- · Water resistant (JIS Class 4) design for use in inclimate weather conditions
- Fiber reinforced polycarbonate design make these binoculars extremely lightweight and durable
- · High-resolution phase-coated and super-reflective coated roof prisms provide high resolution, high contrast images
- · Long eye-relief for viewing with or without glasses
- · Fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission and color quality
- Model: Pentax 10x36 DCF HS Binocular (Black)
Review Pentax 10x36 DCF HS Binocular (Black) / Pentax 62483:The weather-resistant (JIS Class 4) DCF HS 10x36 high performance binocular features a simplified body design and a lightweight, fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate body encased in a full body rubber housing to protect the optics and inner mechanisms from external shock and assure a firm, comfortable hold. The combination of multi-coated optical elements and high-refraction BaK4-glass roof prisms treated with phase coating and a new super-reflection coating ensures a high resolution, high contrast image over the entire image field. A protective glass is incorporated in front of the objective focusing elements to prevent the intrusion of dust into the inner body. |
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