Eagle Optics Ranger SRT 8x42 Binoculars
by Eagle Optics
Our Price: $329.99
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Manufacturer: Eagle OpticsModel: BIN-EO-SRT-0842-3
Product features:
- Superior Resolution Transmission coatings improve image details, resolution and light transmission
- Phase correction for enhanced resolution, contrast, and overall sharpness
- Fully multi-coated optics for maximum brightness and true colors
- High quality BaK-4 prisms for brightness and edge-to-edge sharpness
Digital camera reviews of Eagle Optics Ranger SRT 8x42 Binoculars
Digital camera Review: Terrific Value and good overall
Summary: 5 Stars
Are these binoculars as good as a Swarovski, Leica or Zeiss? No. But then they are less than 1/4 to 1/5th the price of the top-of-the-line models. Are they good enough for the average birder? Absolutely.
Image sharpness and brightness are more than acceptable. At least 90% of the field of view is crisp. Color seems quite accurate and saturated. There's the tiniest bit of pin-cushioning and I notice a little bit of fringing in very bright light. Neither is enough distract me or make things harder to see. I didn't really see the pincushioning until a very good birder mentioned it and I soon stopped noticing anyway. Sure you could pay over a $1000 more and get 99.9% optical perfection, but I had to seriously consider if that gain in quality was worth the price. It's not now. Maybe when I retire and can spend lots more time in the field it might be, though I tend to get really attached to good tools, which these are. Anyway, these binoculars will not hold me back in the mean time.
They feel really nice in my hands. They focus quickly and accurately with one hand. Weight and size are about average for newer roof prism binoculars. The rubbery grip feels good, and they are nicely balanced.
And at this price I don't worry about them as much as I would a more expensive pair, though that doesn't seem to be an issue. I've dropped them when my hands were too cold to hold on. I've had them sit in saltwater on the bottom of a kayak. I rinsed them off in a restroom sink to remove the salt film and they just shrugged that treatment off. They come with a lifetime guarantee, anyway.
In absolute optical quality these rate at least 4 out of 5. Build quality, fit and finish are excellent. They seem military grade rugged. In terms of value they really can't be beat. I looked through a lot of binoculars before buying these. The comparably priced Nikon Monarchs, long the standard of budget conscious but quality seeking birders are neither as bright nor as sharp. And I saw nothing that noticeably beat the Ranger SRT's optics for twice the price and nothing at any price that seemed better mechanically.
Summary of Eagle Optics Ranger SRT 8x42 Binoculars
Count on the convenient Eagle Optics Ranger SRT for super views of butterflies, dragonflies and other insects as close as three feet! Hailed as superb binoculars for butterflying, and one of the very best binoculars for the price, the Eagle Optics Ranger SRT binoculars will have you viewing from dawn until dusk without any cares. When you get outdoors with the Ranger binoculars, you'll love the look!Already revered by serious birders as superb binoculars for birding and nature observation, the popular Rangers are even better with Superior Resolution Transmission (SRT) coatings for brighter, more well-defined images from sun up to sun down.Enjoy powerful viewing with a sleek, lightweight body you can afford to carry down the trail. A more ergonomic design with an improved eyecup adds extra comfort to the rewards of watching wildlife through the Ranger SRT binoculars.Are you heading to the tropics? The arctic? Or do you just want to stay out when salt spray and desert sands fill the air? Not a problem - the Ranger SRT binoculars are built to endure whatever nature throws your way!Optics
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