Review on Nikon 7247 Action 16x50 EX Extreme All-Terrain Binocular: Unmatched Precision and Durability by Travis Vasquez

I bought these primarily for hunting and although I have not used them for that yet I have used them at home for spotting squirrels and birds and at distant targets testing. And I took her on a trip. I was using an old pair of 10x50 binoculars and wanted a more powerful pair of binoculars. I was able to test a cheaper pair of 16x50 Actions at a sporting goods store instead of the Action Extreme and figured I could get them sturdy enough to use. Before you buy 16x binoculars, you should know whether you can hold them steady or not. Some can, some can't. I'm 63 and I have no problem with that, but not everyone can. I found these binoculars sharp, bright and clear throughout the field of view. They are big and a bit heavy. The 50mm lens guarantees this, but it's enough to get a bright image at this high magnification. And they're no heavier or bigger than my 10x50. They came with a nice wide strap and the rubber coating has just enough friction to keep them from wobbling. They "stick" to the front of my shirt. I used them on a camping trip to view an almost full moon. It was impressive. I could clearly see the mountains jutting out of the rim and of course the craters. They are well made, solidly built. I am very happy with them. 1/26/12 update since I used them for hunting. They are excellent for viewing antlers in detail, e.g. B. When I need to decide if deer are legal in the state of Texas where I am hunting. They are clear and sharp, they collect light well. It sometimes takes longer to hit the target due to the power, although the more I used it the easier it became. I lose depth perception through these very powerful binoculars. The binoculars are not to blame. This is simply a function of the optics, as as magnification increases, depth of field decreases, something photographers are familiar with. But it's a factor that influences the decision to use binoculars that powerful or something less powerful. I think it depends on the hunting conditions. Close inside, you might want a little less. Flattening makes it hard to tell what distant objects are, and bushes, for example, can appear flat like a sea fan instead of being as round as they really are.