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Review on ๐Ÿ” Nikon 7237 Action 7x35 EX Extreme All-Terrain Binocular: Uncover Every Adventure by Brian Unruh

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Amazing binoculars for the money; clear, bright image and rich field of view.

What do you want to know? I think the performance and features of these $130 binoculars can rival those of $300+ right now. The field of view is excellent at 9.3ยฐ (or 488 feet at 1,000 yards (3,000 feet)). My pair is the 7x35mm model. For my personal use a magnification of 7 is ideal, 6 is too low to see enough detail and 8 is too strong as I find it difficult to hold the image without a tripod. The exit pupil is nice and bright at 5mm (lens diameter 35mm divided by magnification 7). For comparison, I have Bushnell Trophy waterproof binoculars (8x25) and they have a field of view of 400 feet at 1000 yards, which is fairly typical for many binoculars. 88 feet is a significant difference in what you can see horizontally and vertically in your field of view without moving the binoculars. The larger field of view should be particularly useful for observing wild animals or athletes in motion. Due to refractive surgery, my distance vision is at or very close to 20/20 in both eyes, so the adjustable eyecups need to be fully extended. so I can see the full field of view. I have not yet tested these binoculars on an eyeglass wearer to see how well the binoculars can be adjusted to compensate for the distance between the lenses and the eyes, but I will do so when the time comes and will edit this review accordingly. Binoculars must be waterproof and fogproof, purged with dry nitrogen and sealed with O-rings. I probably won't test that aspect too much. They seem pretty stiff and durable, but I think care needs to be taken when adjusting the adjustable eyecups. Do not twist or twist them, otherwise they may break. Be careful when removing the eyepiece cap from the eyecups. Rotate the eyecups (gently) flush with the binoculars eyepieces before storing them away or when not in use, always before putting on the eyepiece cap. Therefore, the eyecups are unlikely to be chipped or torn off. That obvious inconvenience aside, I don't think you'll find many binoculars in this price range with this level of performance and so many useful features. I wonder if the adjustable eyecups are stronger than the more expensive mid focus binoculars? The only other base I have for visual comparison is a Steiner Navigator II (7x50mm) binocular, but these have to be adjusted for each eye individually and do not have adjustable eyecups. They're also nitrogen-filled, waterproof, and anti-fog, but their durability also comes at a price, as they can't focus as quickly as mid-focus binoculars. Because they are designed for use at sea, focusing speed is not as important, but this limits their usefulness in other activities such as bird watching. The Steiner Navigator II is also relatively heavy for me. In terms of weight, these Nikon binoculars seem to be somewhere in between: not too heavy and not very light. You may want to get the couple in front of your face for a while to see how tiring it is for you, as this can be an issue when watching wildlife and sports. But for the most part, I can't recommend them enough for those like me who are interested in birding and sports but can't afford $300-$500 or more for binoculars. For what it's worth, I've read that the US Secret Service uses and may still use Nikon Action EX binoculars. . My guess is that you're getting optimal performance at a price that won't break the American taxpayer. I hope this is fair enough, simple and fair to all parties involved.

Pros
  • Package Dimensions: 7.95 L x 3.78 H x 7.32 W (in)
Cons
  • High Price