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One of the fastest growing families in the industry, Nikon’s exclusive birding Pro Staff is comprised of the best known names and most recognized faces in birding. See what the pros have been up to- you can also navigate to each of their sites from here.
Nikon’s Exclusive and Legendary ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass Lenses
Deliver superior sharpness and color correction for unmatched detail resolution.
Die-Electric Coated Prisms
Nikon’s film coatings deliver brighter views.
Advanced, Fully Multicoated Optics
Multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds on every glass surface for bright, vivid sight pictures.
Sophisticated Quadrangle Construction with Open Bridge Style
New ergonomic construction balances perfectly in the hand for extended hunts.
Dual Focus Knob with Locking Diopter Adjustments
A quick, central focusing knob has been paired with pop-up diopter adjustments for unparalleled speed and convenience.
Horn-Shaped Detachable Eyecups
Ergonomically contoured eyecups block out peripheral light for a clear field of view.
Long Eye Relief with Ratcheting Eyecup Adjustments
Allow for a perfect view, with or with or eyewear.
Lightweight, Rubber-Armored Body
Delivers superior ruggedness that is still easy to hold in any weather.
Thumb-Position Memory Pads
Provide optimum traction with soft-grip tactile surface.
Magnesium-Alloy Body
New body cuts weight without sacrificing durability.
Waterproof/Fogproof Optical Performance
O-ring sealed and dry nitrogen filled to handle the toughest conditions on the planet. (Up to 10 minutes submersed at 16.4 feet)
Specifications |
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| Focusing System | CF | Magnification x | 10 | Objective Diameter (mm) | 42 | Real Angular Field of View | 6.5 | Apparent Angular Field of View | 59.2 | FOV @ 1000 yds. (ft.) | 341 | Close Focus Distance (ft.) | 9.8 | Exit Pupil (mm) | 4.2 | Relative Brightness | 17.6 | Eye Relief (mm) | 18.0 | Size (L&W) inches | 5.9x5.4 | Size (L&W) mm | 151x137 | Weight oz | 28.9 | Weight grams | 820 |
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2009 Birding Catalog.
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