Nikon attempts a new breakthrough in marine binoculars . This is a waterproof model with compass. The 7x50CF WP Global Compass (as it's called) are 7 x 50 binoculars specially designed for boating.
To find out how choosing a pair of binoculars we recommend that you read our article on the subject. You'll understand the importance of the different characteristics in the table below.
Nikon binoculars have Porro prisms and weigh in at over 1 kg. This is not a disadvantage on a boat (as they are not worn around the neck for long periods), and it helps with stability.
They are equipped with a magnetic compass from Suunto, a Finnish manufacturer renowned for its products.
It's hard to get an idea of the quality of this model simply by looking at the figures. We'd need to know information such as the light transmission coefficient, for example. What's more, Nikon's press release announces a waterproof model without any reference to the IP standard...
At ?530.00 incl. VAT (2015 price list), these binoculars fall into the high-end category. Indeed, the price is similar to that of a pair of Steiner Navigator Pro 7 x 50 with compass. It remains to be seen whether the Nikons will perform as well...
FEATURES :
- Magnification: x7
- Lens diameter: 50 mm
- Type: Porro prisms
- Sharpness: central adjustment
- Minimum distance: 10 m
- Field of view: 7.2° or 126 m at 1000 m
- Inter-pupillary adjustment: 56 âeuros 72 mm
- Dimensions: 193 x 202 mm
- Weight :: 1130 g
- Waterproof: yes
- Supplied with standard belt, floating belt and cover.
- Price: ?530.00 incl. VAT (2015 price list)
