Viking Kestrel ED Binoculars (10x42)

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are nitrogen gas filled, so although I don't suggest you go out of your way to get them wet, you can rest assured that if the weather takes a turn for the worse when you're out, the binoculars will be fine... slender body, they also allow for a very firm grip on the barrels, which themselves have slight thumb indents on the under side. They are very balanced in the hand and the focus wheel is in a natural position for the index finger The Kestrel EDs feature thumb indents under each barrel, although my personal preference doesn't sway either way whether binoculars have thumb rests or not. None-the-less they are positioned well and when handling Looking in to the sun is more of a test, one which the Peregrine binoculars handles admirably. With both the 8x and 10x models, I couldn't see any fringing in the centre of the view, with a small amount creeping in at the edge At 600g and 610g for the 8x42 and 10x42 respectively, the Peregrine ED binoculars are just about as light as you'll find from a 42mm objective glass. This makes them a pleasure to carry around on a long walk. Owing to their

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Pairing this with the multi-coated lenses helps perfect the overall image. The inclusion of multi-coated lenses helps to increase the rate of light transmission through the binoculars. The viewable image becomes brighter as the rate of light increases. This also ensures that the binoculars can perform in low-light conditions. The Viking Kestrel ED binoculars are ready to perform in all conditions and environments. This is just as, if not more, pleasing in practical use than a wider field of view which is only sharp in the centre. There are a wide range of factors to consider when deciding on which binoculars are the best choice for you. Factors such as the build design and lens quality are certainly important points to consider. However, choosing the right magnification and objective lens size is essential. This will dictate how effective the binoculars are at a certain range. Both the magnification and the objective lens size will impact how effectively you can use the binoculars.

like a bit more rigidity at each stop. While they don't exactly slip down, it doesn't take much pressure to change which position they're in, unlike the Kestrel ED and Merlin ED which are more secure. It's no surprise then to find the Viking Peregrine ED is the most expensive of the three models, so in my latest review I'll be taking a look at whether it can live up to its namesake. Visit us and you'll always find a friendly welcome. Our policy is to treat our customers as we would like to be treated ourselves, a simple ideal that we try hard to live up to. Every item in the Viking range is manufactured to the highest standards of quality and reliability and the Kestrel binocular is no exception. Featuring Extra Low Dispersion glass lenses, BAK 4 Prisms and fully multicoated optics, these full size binoculars offer impressive resolution, with a bright and colour correct image. For example, the Viking Badger 10x50 binoculars offer a superior quality over the 10x42 version due to the larger lenses. These binoculars offer the same build design and glass for the optics. Therefore, the only real difference that can be found is with how much light is taken in. Even with this increase in light, there are no guarantees that the difference would even be noticeable. Despite this, there are some scenarios where the 10x50 binoculars really do shine. If you were to use these binoculars in low-light conditions then the extra light transmission would certainly be beneficial.

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Their grey heads are contrasted well against the darker body until they disappear behind the barn, leading me perfectly on to a pair of pied wagtails feeding on the corrugated roof. The striking contrast between the BAK4 prisms, the Kestrel ED 10x42 were (in these conditions) as bright as the 8x42. The woody's red nape and belly were magnificently vivid and I stayed watching him drumming until a nuthatch shot past whilst calling.It is worth nothing that the FOV will change depending on which size of binoculars that you go for. For example, the Viking Kestrel ED 10x42only offers an FOV at 6.5°. Whilst this is still perfectly suitable, you can certainly notice the reduction on the overall scope. This is mainly due to the increase in the magnification between the two binoculars. the 8x42 displayed its slightly superior brightness. This was even more apparent in the late afternoon, as the larger exit pupil allowed more light to reach my eyes. Viking may not be as well-known as some other optics brands, but we rate them extremely highly here at liGo. Offering high-quality optics for a much more affordable price than some bigger names, their binoculars are outstanding value for money. We were excited to get our hands on the Kestrel- but did it live up to our expectations? Read on to find out! Design & Build Field-of-view ( FOV) is another important point to consider when deciding which option is best. As both models provide a 10x magnification zoom, this will limit how wide the FOV can be. The Viking Badger 10x50 binoculars provide a FOV of 5.2°. This is a fairly narrow FOV though balanced out with the 10x magnification zoom available. In comparison, the Viking Badger 10x42 offers an FOV of 6.44°which is considerably wider. This ideally makes them more suitable for bird watching by making it easier to follow the target.