slight weaknesses, good twilight properties

slight weaknesses, good twilight properties

Nikon Monarch 10x42 Binoculars 5 (10x, 42mm front lens diameter) black (equipment)

Customer Review

I was looking for a not too expensive binoculars of the middle class. What I expected: A binocular with good optical properties. Today my Monarch 5 arrived and I've tested it a bit the same. Optical performance is as expected good. But: In no review was talk of the reddish edges (chromatic aberration), but these are very clearly seen if the test conditions are right (fence mesh against white background, for example). In practical use, (nature watching) this fringing will probably not or not as negative carry weight as the low weight of the binoculars, which makes steady holding without contact virtually impossible. Now I understand what the experts mean when they say that a good pair of binoculars MUST be hard. The enormous effect of an excessively low weight I had so clearly not expected. Further tests follow today during twilight. Since I am a perfectionist but it could be that this glass goes back. But it will get more expensive. Then it will be a Zeiss, I think. However, my wife would lynch me and I would not have a long time. That I have to include into calculus.

Addendum 1: the twilight test has passed the binoculars. I am happy. And as expected, after examining the exact visual fidelity across the entire image area with different motives, I can say: in practice, the red edge does not fall in my applications consequence. Far more critical is the fact that at least I do not get really held steady the binoculars. I'll have to practice. And return with yet order still Zeiss I'm still not quite through.

Addendum 2: Meanwhile, I decided to keep the binoculars. My wife finds it amazing. The overall satisfactory optical properties yet is added: The glass came with eyepiece, collar and carrying case. Practically, the 3-stage snap-in eyecups. Dioptrinverstellung is naturally likewise. You can adjust the binocular without problems individually.

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