Nikon 7430 Monarch 8x42mm All-Terrain Binoculars by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon 7430 Monarch 8x42mm All-Terrain Binoculars
Digital camera Review: Excellent value
Summary: 5 Stars
These are great for those who wear glasses - plenty of eye relief. Has great close range focus. Only complaint is the almost worthless lens cover.Digital camera Review: Excellent value.
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted the lightest pair of 8x42 binocs and found these. I've used these along with my Leica Duovids and cannot see a $1,800 difference. An excellent bright image. Great value.Digital camera Review: Extremely poor packaging on the part of Amazon.
Summary: 5 Stars
The binocuar box was simply placed in a larger box by Amazon with no packaging material or protection. The binoculars appear damaged from the USPS throwing the box around during shipment based on the condition of the shipping box. I'm unable to view thru both lenses of the binocular without getting a black encrochment. I attempted to provide feedback to Amazon thru their webpages but was unable to do so.Digital camera Review: Fair price for quality
Summary: 4 Stars
I appreciate the quality of these binoculars. Field of view is decent and optics are crystal clear. The relatively flimsy case that is provided could be a little nicer. The binoculars fit snugly within it, and there is little room for the strap. You must allow the strap, which is connected to the binoculars, to exit the case and essentially act as the case strap. Eyepiece covers leave a bit to be desired. Overall, a good purchase, though. Optics were what I was after.Digital camera Review: Fantastic midprice binocular
Summary: 5 Stars
I started looking at the Monarch when I was originally shopping for a quality binocular to assist me when doing bird photography. I bought a Leica Ultravid 10x42 at that time. I later bought the 8x42 Monarch to use whale canoeing and for knocking around, and they are very impressive for the price.
The image quality is excellent edge to edge (not exceptional like the far more expensive models, but truely excellent). They are very light weight and well made. They are easy to adjust (I need slight diopter adjustment for my eyes and can quickly reset them when sharing them with other people). The eye cups are easy to adjust and also easy to remove and clean (like when they get full of peanut skins and shells at a baseball game).
I normally keep these in my car and they come in very handy.
If you are looking at less expensive models, seriously consider spending a little more for the Monarchs. Ifyou are looking at more expensive models, these are worth considering also. They pack a lot of optical quality and most of the build quality of the top models into these for a very attractive price.