If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause Vortex promise to take care of you. Learn More read less The clarity is good for the price, and kind of remind me of my Nikon Monarch 7s in that respect. Not perfect or anything, but acceptable. This is my understanding of three characteristics that can be conflated when considering the 'depth' of the view through binos. If I have got any of this wrong I would welcome correction. This is balanced out by the high magnification, which can lead to dimmer images, but the Kaibabs’ excellent coated optics - fully multicoated, with dielectric mirror coatings on the prism surfaces - plus the use of an extra-low dispersion glass element - means you’re not losing too much light to the inner workings of the binoculars, and it’s being focused sharply to avoid color fringing. Colours are vibrant and clear. The view appears completely colour neutral (colours as you’d see them with the naked eye) at first, but if you look really carefully it is possible to discern a very slight “cool” bias to the view. It’s not really an issue, and is only apparent if you look very carefully for it, or compare the view side-by-side with truly colour neutral optics.

Made in Japan, the Viper HD series from Vortex are high end optics, but unlike "alpha" type binoculars that aim to be the best at any cost, these strive for performance, but always making sure that you are getting good value for money. For concerts (and other fuzzy events), a binocular should have a smooth zoom, high magnification, and excellent grip. Year 2018 brought another change – the binoculars were given a completely new optical constructions and the number of models in that particular line-up decreased to four devices with the following parameters: 8×42, 10×42, 10×50 and 12×50. With an interpupillary distance that swings from 50-70mm (2-2.8 inches) these are suitable for all the family, even those who may have had trouble resolving an image with other pairs, and the multicoated optics enhance resolution and contrast, while rubber O-rings keep out the water and dust. A diopter adjuster on the right eyepiece allows you to make small changes to account for differences between your eyes, and the center-mounted focus adjuster is smooth and easily found with the fingertips. Again, Vortex Viper has the upper hand in the lens coating category. Its anti-reflective coating produces bright yet clear imagery.Waterproof: Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the binocular. What is not standard is that not only are the roof prisms phase corrected, but they are dielectrically coated as well.

Vortex proprietary XR anti-reflective coatings, fully multi-coated on all air-to-glass lens surfaces, increase light transmission for maximum brightnessVortex have a well-earned reputation for quality products at reasonable prices made possible by their high-tec Chinese factories and down to earth marketing. HD Lens Elements: HD (High Density) extra-low dispersion glass delivers impressive resolution and colour fidelity, resulting in High Definition images. The exceptional light transmission achieved by this model should help hunters watch their quarry as they bed down in the evening light, and help acquire targets in the early morning light. Or it will give the nature watcher, or birder, the edge to achieve a more enjoyable viewing experience as the sun rises and sets, without spending thousands. Comfort The focus knob is pretty trashy. The resistance is variable, and generally too stiff, which makes them slow. There is some debate as to the advantages of one over the other but the theory is that the Argon molecule is larger than Nitrogen and so is more resistant to diffusion or leaking out of the device.

The Monarch 7 unit we tested, however, seemed to have a significantly greater depth of view than the Viper HD or Elite HD. This increased the Monarch 7's ease of use by a considerable amount since the focus doesn't have to be re-adjusted each time you make a minor change in viewing. However, Vortex has already solved this issue by making this argon purged, and O-ring sealed vortex viper binocular. This binocular can survive all the rough-tough conditions. Ocean viewers and wildlife hunters must prefer argon purged binocular.Inviting your friends over and planning a cruise trip, it will be more exciting than it sounds (trust me). And when you decide to pull off this exotic trip, do not forget your companion, the binocular. The rubber armour affords a secure grip, even when wet, and the twist-up eye cups adjust to offer just the right amount of eye-relief for different users with or without glasses. There are four possible stops (fully up, fully down with two intermediary steps in between), offering a maximum eye relied of 16.5 mm, which should be more than adequate to give a full field of view to most glasses wearers. They twist into position smoothly, with a satisfying “clunk” that suggests they won’t slip unintentionally once set. With its 351ft wide FOV, hunters can successfully chase and hunt their prey; thanks to its compact design, they won’t lose their grip from the binoculars either. The centrally located focus wheel not only looks great, but it is nice and large and has a very tactile stippled exterior for loads of grip. All activities require different specifications; some demand for ergonomic design, while others need large lenses. Here’s a detailed description of the favourite activities of binocular lovers: Hunting

Vortex Razor HD but I already saw on the forum birder's advice to get the Nikon HG instead of the Razor HD.

Vortex Razor HD 10X42

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