Reviews & Ratings for Nikon Prostaff 7S 8x30mm Waterproof Binocular — 2 reviews — Page 1

The Nikon Prostaff 7s 8x30 Binoculars offer a great user-friendly experience that everyone can enjoy.
From what I’ve read, 8x30s/8x32s can suffer from blackouts. (Fluttering shadows at the edge of the image which can affect the viewing experience). This problem leads to people having to figure out how to properly place the eyecups to their eyes to minimize the blackouts. This can be a bit of an annoying process.
But this isn’t the case with the Prostaff 7s. Anybody can put it to their eyes and share the same experience with no issues. They are much more user-friendly than my Opticron Explorer 8x32s in this regard (which are $100 more). This is easily the number one feature in these smaller sized binoculars and is why they make a great option for beginners. (Note: I don’t wear glasses, so I can’t speak to how these would handle with those who do wear them).
The other positive I noticed while using the Prostaff was the brightness. While the colors seemed fine, the brightness popped out to me when compared to my less expensive pair.
The small size and weight are a plus when it comes to portability. It weighs less than a pound and is easy to carry on a hike.
Another great feature is the close focus. While listed as 8.2ft, I was able to focus on objects just under 6ft. (~5.9ft in my use). A lot of fun for getting up close to bugs or nature.
Now let’s talk about the negatives.
The big one here is the sharpness. While it’s not bad, It’s not great either. I would say it’s de...
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I bought these for using on the boat . I normaly by hi end expensive glass. bit i wanted some thing i could throw on the dash and not be to woried abought. if thay got broke or lost .
thay are compact and clear by no means are thay lica or swarovski but great for what thay are