Magnification is directly related to brightness. If you want 10x no matter what, you'll sacrifice image quality under low-light conditions. You will also sacrifice field of view. Either of the 8x42 binoculars has better optical qualities than the 10x binoculars. For the price and all the below features, we really couldn't find a better deal. We use them for leisure Enjoy the finer details of the outside world by experiencing the binoculars’ incredibly clear image quality. The application of extra-low dispersion (ED) glass corrects the chromatic aberration that causes colour fringing. Fully experience everything nature has to offer thanks to the MONARCH M5’s high optical performance. The binoculars feature fully multi-layer coated lenses and prisms, as well as a Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating to ensure superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range, which results in brighter images and more natural colours. Meanwhile, its phase-correction coating minimises the loss of resolution to deliver high-contrast images.

The impressive MONARCH M5 is just as suitable for high-energy hobbies, such as mountain climbing and hiking, as more relaxing activities like camping. All models are equipped with extralow dispersion (ED) glass which corrects chromatic aberration that causes colour fringing, offering a clear view, always. Specifications Actual magnification(x)

What Other Binoculars Should You Consider?

TOKYO - Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., (Nikon Vision), a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Nikon), is pleased to announce the release of a new binocular series, the MONARCH M5. These are the successor models to the MONARCH 5, which are the standard model of the MONARCH series that represents Nikon binoculars and has been highly acclaimed all over the world for many years.

Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body. Nikon Monarch Binoculars - A review of all Monarch Binoculars, including the Monarch 3, Monarch 5, Monarch 7 and Monarch X ATB Binoculars.The binoculars (waterproof) were great on boat trips, though. It was great not worrying about moisture.

How did I come to this conclusion? Let's take a look at the specs of the Nikon 5 vs 7 and compare them to what bird watchers need in a binocular. I really don't think you can beat the Nikon Monarch's for the price unless you consider something like these Zeiss On the other hand, the wider field of view means less eye relief--the distance between the ocular lens and your eye. If you wear eyeglasses the long eye relief feature comes into play. Eye relief should be greater than 16 millimeters if you wear eyeglasses to look through your binoculars.Eye relief of at least 19 millimeters makes viewing the entire field of view easy for nearly all eyeglass wearers, allowing us to see the full field of view.The MONARCH M5 is tripod mountable, meaning you can place a tripod mount or a tripod mount adaptor in the middle of the binoculars’ frame. This is particularly useful if you’re planning on using these from a static position for a lengthy period of time, like in a hide, for example. The main difference, besides magnification, of the 8x42 and 10x42 is field of view, eye relief, and brightness.