Highest quality for the best price - Nikon ATB 10X42 Monarch Binoculars 7432

As a photographer, I am well aware of what great optics Nikon produces with cameras. Their brightness in dim light is superior to all.
I was looking for a great all around binocular for backpacking, bird watching, and star gazing. This requires them to be lightweight, largest possible magnification, and heavy duty enough to withstand rugged terrain and temperature extremes.
You get all that and more from these binos and you just can't beat the price! Sure, you can spend $800 or more for a pair of Leika or Swarovski's but why?! These binoculars can do it all for a fraction of the price. They are easy to use with comfortable focus adjustment and light enough to hold steady on a flock of migratory birds. The waterproof and fog resistance are essential if you are in the back country or a cold pond on a winters day.
I have used these in high temperatures in Africa and below freezing weather in Russia. They have withstood the test of heavy use. I suggest if you are a birdwatcher and have smaller hands, that you consider the 8X42 instead of the 10X42. This will steady your binos better (because they are slightly lighter in weight) and still magnify well.
I own a pair of Bushnell Trophy"s that I also love and they are less than half the price but they are not waterproof/shock proof/fog proof. If these are not a concern, then those are great as well with equal performance in fair weather.
Pros: Great optics, rugged, waterproof/for resistant/shock proof
Cons: None

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