Nikon Monarch ATB – Binoculars 8 x 36 – fogproof, waterproof

March 10, 2010

Nikon Monarch ATB – Binoculars 8 x 36 – fogproof, waterproof – roof

Filed under: Nikon Cameras for Sale — Aom @ 8:34 pm

Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:100% Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof;Ultra-rugged, rubber-armored, roof-prism design;Extended eye relief and central focus for viewing convenience;Fully Multicoated lenses for bright, clear images;Precision aligned optics for extended viewing.
Customer Review: Sharp, bright images, excellent for backpacking
Before I bought this great product, I did research online and found an excellent review by Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It puts Nikon Monarch ATB 8×42 in one of the best binoculars. I bought an 8×36, however, because the main use of it is to bring it with me for hiking including backpacking and I prefer a lighter, compacter one. I’m totally happy with my decision. I believe all the lab review says about the 8×42 version are true with 8×36 as well. The image is very sharp and bright. The focal ring moves very smooth and you’ll be amazed at how easily the image gets its focus. It’s so bright that you can see the colors of birds clearly in a cloudy old growth forest (I hiked with this in North Cascades NP, WA) when your bare eyes can’t. This product comes with a nice small bag with a hole to put your belt through, so I can attach it to my backpack. I also recommend you read the Amazon reviews for the 8×42. The claim about the front lens caps is true with the 8×36. The instruction says you can attach the lens caps to the neckstrap but it’s a bit troublesome (you need to do this every time as the neckstrap obviously does not reach the front lens), so I bought a narrow strip and attach the caps to it, then attach the strip to the neckstrap. Anyway, this is a minor thing compared with the overall quality of this product. Coupled with my Nikon D80 (a digital camera), Nikon always gives you best quality products.