Nikon Prostaff 3S 10X42 Binoculars

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Chromatic aberration in center FOV is slight. It appears to look the best with least chromatic aberration when your interpupillary adjustment is just right. Compact and lightweight 42mm-objective lens diameter model for superior portability (565g for 8x42, 575g for 10x42) You’d be surprised to learn that many pairs in this price range come equipped with a single lens coating, but the manufacturer has shown us that you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a pair of binoculars that offer top of the line optics quality. Basically, the more lens coatings, the better the image quality. Models with a single coating aren’t recommended for low light conditions. However, the lenses in these binoculars have several layers of lens coating, which is what makes them so versatile. It achieves this via Nikon’s Field Flattener Lens System, which in tandem with the Monarch HG’s 30mm wide field of view helps maintain sharpness right to the lens’ periphery. Also impressing is its water and fog-proofed build, while focusing is achieved via a large centrally located wheel, which makes operation unbelievably smooth, particularly when panning with subjects. This Nikon’s sharpness can be fine tuned for spectacle wearers too, via a dioptric adjustment ring on the right eyepiece.

Both series have multi-coated optics but the coating layers on the Prostaff 3s series are less than the 7s series. Clearly optical quality suffers a bit in the Prostaff 3s series Build Quality and Finish The apparent FOV will vary from bin to bin. Usually you estimate it by multiplying the magnification with the FOV in degrees, so in the case of the 10x42 Endeavor ED II you will get: The Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10×42 is designed with a lightweight and compact profile, making it convenient to carry wherever you go. The cutting-edge roof prism design with mirror surfaces coated using silver alloy leads to a further reduced weight. Moreover, its construction lets you handle it comfortably over prolonged periods without experiencing fatigue. Since it has no tripod adaptability, these features are essential. Nikon as a corporation is headquartered in Japan. Some of Nikon products are made in Japan. A lot of their optics are actually made in China and this include the Nikon Prostaff binoculars.

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binoculars work best for normal to good light conditions over mid to long distances. Thus a 10x42 binocular will best suit those who mostly operate during the day in wide-open spaces, so for example in fields, out on the hills, along a lakefront or at the coast. Further Reading & Related Info Compared to the fully multicoated optics on prostaff 7s, the 3s series comes with single-layer coating. Price

Nonetheless, you have nothing to worry about with the Prostaff 3S. Learning about basic outdoor gear like binoculars is a crucial step, and you can start that process with beginner-friendly binoculars. Multi-layered coatings to the lenses maximise light transmission while a provided dioptre ring allows for fine-tuning beyond use of the large and obvious centrally mounted focus ring. While certain aspects here betray a budget price – and we can imagine the slip-on lens caps and eyepiece protectors getting mislaid over time – that minor gripe comes with the caveat that this is a value-for-money option from a reliable brand. With the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 delivering respectably sharp viewing, our conclusion is that for most purposes we really can’t go wrong. When we tested the binoculars using indoor lighting, the 3s showed strong neutral-bluish reflections. By contrast, the 7s showed only faint purple or green reflections. This means that Prostaff 7s performs well all-round; whether it’s daytime, night time or in dim light. The second number refers to lens size. A larger lens will make the image brighter and clearer, especially in low light, but will also make the binoculars bigger and heavier (and probably more expensive)

We'll examine performance against the manufacturer's claims and test the accuracy of those claims to the very best of our ability, sourcing input from independent experts where needed. We will also evaluate a product on its ease of use, ergonomic success and performance relative to its competitors. Price will also be a factor with value for money affecting our overall evaluation and review rating. Nikon is no stranger to high-quality optics having manufactured them (and some of the best cameras) for over 100 years. The Nikon Monarch 5 20x56 sits near the top of their binocular line-up and this roof prism-type binocular weds a powerful 20x magnification to a relatively gargantuan 56mm objective lens to let in plenty of available light. This makes it another key contender for amateur astronomers as long as your budget will stretch.

For those who not sure what these numbers are. These are the numbers you see written on the binoculars. Either on the focus knob or on the body of the binocular. For example, the binoculars I am comparing here are the and Nikon Prostaff 3s 8×42, Nikon Prostaff 3s 10×42, Nikon Prostaff 7s 8×42 and Nikon Prostaff 7s 10×42 models. So those two numbers stand for the magnification and the objective lens diameter respectively.

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