Nikon 7238 Action Ex Extreme 8 X 40 mm All Terrain Binoculars by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon 7238 Action Ex Extreme 8 X 40 mm All Terrain Binoculars
Digital camera Review: Binoculars
Summary: 4 Stars
We really liked this review. The binoculars were faulty when we received them. An eye pieces extender was broken, but looked thru them anyway and they were much better than the 100 year old ones we have. We have returned them to Amazon and would like to say this process was very easy. Haven't seen our statement to see about the refund, but I trust it is there as they have said. Hope to reorder the same pair..Digital camera Review: Crazy good for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
These are for anyone on a budget that wants to upgrade from that old pair of travel binoculars or from Uncle Fred's 1954 hand-me-downs. They are *Waterproof* (very important, it's easy to confuse these with the lower-quality Nikon Action range) and fogproof, with clear and bright images. Very solid feel and compact for a full-size Porro-prism design. The 7x35 version of the Action Extreme won the highest position in the Cornell Ornithology Lab 2005 binocular shootout out of 15 budget entries - probably because the 8x40 was not tested.
Yes, they aren't perfect - higher price will get you sharper optics, lighter weights, and slightly better handling - but at this price the only alternative I could find is the Leupold 6x30 Yosemite for around 25% less - and that model is a 6x magnification.
I'm not sure why, but many sites don't cover the warranty on these. You get excellent support from Nikon USA - a 25-year no-fault warranty with a $10 fix or replace fee for the original owner. Combined with the low price and build quality this could be the last pair of binoculars you will ever need to buy.
Digital camera Review: Excellent Sharp Optics
Summary: 5 Stars
I was influenced by the Amazon reviews in my purchase of this fine binocular, and I could not be more pleased. Let me first address the quality. I have been a photographic hobbyist for over fifty years and I own several of Canon's finest lens, including the "L" series, so I believe I am qualified to critique the optical quality of this Nikon. They are excellent, and I would simply ignore anything said different.
I wear progressive bifocal glasses and I have no problem with the Nikon 7238, and neither does my wife. The adjustable eye cups are very nice. It is easy to adjust the binocular for our individual use. Just close your right eye, adjust the binocular until it is sharp to the left eye. Then close the left eye, and adjust the right diopter until the right lens is sharp, and that's it. Takes longer to type this than to actually do it once you have done it a couple of times.
We watch birds on our feeder about fifty feet from our back sliding glass door, and the 7238 is a terrific improvement over the cheap binocular we have had for years. We have 22 acres in the country just a bit east of Atlanta, and the 7238 is great for watching for ATF when I go back to tend the still. Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is about 2 miles from us as the crow flies, and we are looking forward to visiting there and bird watching now that Spring is here.
One thing about purchasing from Amazon is their return policy. If for some weird reason you were not happy with the 7238, they have a no hassle return policy. Frankly I don't know how they do it, its abused pretty often.
Digital camera Review: Excellent binocs!
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife wanted binoculars for when we go camping in Yellowstone. There's a milion things to see there, particularly in the distance, and my old ones were pretty beat-up. So, after a couple hours of research, I went with these. Now maybe my view of a good set of binoculars is skewed by my old ones, but these seem outstanding, particularly for the price. Optics are excellent and eyeglass relief performs as advertised. You will not be disappointed with this purchase. Highly recommended.Digital camera Review: Excellent value
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent quality, very reasonably priced. But more than that, Amazon's follow up and customer service, from the initial order through delivery, continues to be exceptional.