Nikon Action 7x35 Ultra-wide Binocular by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon Action 7x35 Ultra-wide Binocular
Digital camera Review: Better than the more expensive ones...
Summary: 4 Stars
I chose 7x35 binoculars for general field use, bird watching, and wildlife study. I had originally planned to buy the more expensive Action Extremes for their shock and water resistance. But on a recent visit to the big city, I had a chance to compare them with these, side by side and was unable to convince myself to buy the more expensive pair.
After looking through both the Action and the Action Extreme, I felt that I could not obtain a sharp focus with the Extremes. Puzzled, I asked the salesman to break out a second pair, but again could not focus the Action Extremes as clearly. I was quite ready to pay extra for the shock and water resistance of the more expensive binoculars, but sharp focus and clarity of view trump the other qualities.
After three weeks of use, which have included birding, an airshow, and some casual observation of the night sky, I am quite pleased with these. They are lightweight, fast and easy to focus.
The only complaint I have is that while the eyepiece lens covers are easily, conveniently, and semi-permanently secured to the neck strap, the objective lens covers are not. The objective lens caps are equiped with molded slots that can be attached to the neck strap, but they work poorly, and are NOT secure. I found myself crawling around in the mud looking for the lens caps several times before deciding that they were best kept in my pocket. This is an irritating flaw in an otherwise well designed and nicely made product.
Digital camera Review: Excellent at this price point
Summary: 5 Stars
I own another pair of 7x35 binoculars, and thought they were pretty good until I picked up these Nikons. There's no comparison. The Nikon's optics are far superior. Images are sharp from edge to edge. There is a minimal amount of purple fringing and internal reflections, even under harsh lighting conditions. The FOV is a very wide 489' (9.2 degrees). I doubt there is a better pair of binoculars at this low price point.
Pros:
Excellent multicoated optics.
Ultra Wide FOV.
Well built.
Great value.
25 year Limited Warranty. No Fault Policy.
Cons:
Mediocre accessories. (lens caps, case)
'Weather Resistant'. Not waterproof/fogproof.
A little heavy.
Digital camera Review: Funny, a guy with "The Cyclops" for a nickname reviewing binoculars....
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a couple of pair of these for the my kids who are really into the outdoors and they are fantastic. The depth is unreal, the brightness is good, and they are sharp as a tack. The build is also top notch and the price is very reasonable, especially since I got last years model on closeout for less than half of list.
The only thing I take issue with is the lens caps, you may as well throw the front ones away, and the glasses don't come with a case, which is terrible. I am still giving it highest marks because the price more than makes up for it. I expect a lot from something with the Nikon badge, and got it with these.
Oh, and "The Cyclops" thing, well, its because I am a photographer.
Digital camera Review: Good value for the cost
Summary: 4 Stars
These Nikon Action 7x35 Ultra-wide are just what I wanted for back yard bird watching.Basic,good quality and not expensive. I am very satisfied with my choice.Digital camera Review: Great for birds
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these binoculars for bird watching and for that purpose they work great. I have a pair of 10x50 and although I really like them I wanted something smaller and steadier. I will still use my 10x50's but more for raptors in flight or bird watching in the woods, these ones are a lot more confortable when watching birds at a medium range, casual bird watching around the house or simply trying to follow a bird to its nest (due to the large field of view).
There is some distortion around the outer edges but it isn't bad, I actually only noticed it because I was deliberately looking for it. The images are sharp and I am surprised at how bright the images are considering the price and size of the lenses. Some bird watching sites would have you believe that you have to spend an arm and a leg on a pair of binoculars in order to bird watch properly, that is not the case. This pair will show all the detail on birds (even the tiny ones).