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Nikon 10x42 Action Binoculars
Ex Tax: $172.48
- $188.00
The Nikon 10x42 Action Binoculars are designed for users who require greater magnification without compromising image clarity and comfort. Featuring a traditional Porro prism system and multicoated optics, they deliver bright, high-contrast images with enhanced depth perception. The large 42mm objective lenses ensure reliable performance even in low-light conditions, while ergonomic controls and a durable, rubber-armored body make them well-suited for extended outdoor use.
Key Features
- Traditional Porro Prism Design
- Antireflection Multicoated Optics
- Wide 61.4° Apparent Angle of View
- Large Center Focusing Wheel
- Turn-and-Slide Eyecups
- Rubber-Armored Aluminum Housing
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Nikon 10x42 Action Binoculars Overview
The Nikon 10x42 Action Binoculars offer a powerful combination of enhanced magnification and dependable optical performance, making them ideal for wildlife observation, birdwatching, and general outdoor viewing. With 10x magnification, they bring distant subjects closer while maintaining clarity and detail, allowing users to observe scenes with greater precision.
At the core of the binoculars is a traditional Porro prism optical design, known for delivering a more pronounced sense of depth compared to slimmer roof prism systems. This creates a more immersive viewing experience, helping users better distinguish spatial relationships between objects within the frame.
To further enhance image quality, the optics are treated with multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings. This improves light transmission while reducing glare, resulting in brighter images, improved contrast, and accurate, natural color reproduction. Combined with the large 42mm objective lenses, the binoculars perform reliably in challenging lighting conditions such as early mornings, late evenings, or shaded environments.
Despite the higher magnification, the wide apparent angle of view helps minimise the perception of hand shake, contributing to a more stable and comfortable viewing experience during handheld use. This is particularly beneficial during extended observation sessions.
The binoculars are also designed with usability and comfort in mind. A large, slip-resistant center focus wheel allows for smooth and precise adjustments, even when wearing gloves. The right-eye dioptric correction enables users to fine-tune focus according to their individual vision, ensuring sharper and clearer images. Additionally, turn-and-slide eyecups and generous eye relief provide comfortable viewing for both eyeglass wearers and non-wearers, reducing eye strain over time.
Constructed with a lightweight aluminum housing and finished with a rubber-armored exterior, the binoculars offer durability while maintaining a secure and comfortable grip in various conditions.
Nikon 10x42 Action Binoculars Specifications
Key Specs
| Prism Type | Porro |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.8° (Actual) |
| Field of View | 356' @ 1000 yd / 118.2 m @ 1000 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.2 mm |
Performance
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.8° (Actual) |
| Field of View | 356' @ 1000 yd / 118.2 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 16.4' / 5 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.2 mm |
| Eye Relief | 16.1 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | No |
| Diopter Adjustment | No |
| Focus Type | Center |
Features
| Stabilization Freedom | No |
| Fogproof | No |
| Environmental Resistance | No |
General
| Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.9" / 19.3 x 15 cm |
| Weight | 27.9 oz / 791 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.62 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9 x 7.5 x 4.6" |