I got the prostaff p7!!! awesome set of binoculars!!!

With binoculars magnification factor doesn't always ensure a better viewing experience, many people will struggle to hold a 10x binocular steady and a slightly lesser powered 8x can often give an enhanced view as the image in the viewfinders will be more steady which helps discern detail easier. As a user of all types and quality of binoculars over forty years I'd say go along to a specialist optics retailer where they will give advice and let you try first hand different makes and types of binocular so you can choose what is right for you. Decent binoculars can be an expensive purchase so choose wisely as good binoculars can last a lifetime!

@patricklindahl868

Жыл бұрын

I can recommend Kite APC 12x42 that has built-in stabilization. Also available in 16x42. I wonder why Nikon does not make stabilized binoculars, almost all their telephoto lenses for cameras had built-in stabilization called VR (Vibration Reduction) so they have the technique in the house.

@TomMasonPhoto

Жыл бұрын

For sure I always find myself tending towards my 8x binoculars for my work, they give such a steady image that really enhances the viewing experience when scanning in the field for long periods of time!

@propriono

Жыл бұрын

Never had that problem.

As a budget wildlife photographer I always scoffed at expensive binoculars but one experience i did have recently was thinking some swallows in the distance were bea eaters because of all the abhorration and fringing caused by the contrasty sun. Now I won't be rushing out to buy an expensive pair because 99% of the time budget amazon ones work fine to see wildlife up close but expensive binoculars do indeed have a purpose for twitchers and those really into watching and not so much capturing wildlife. The thing I find wonderful about binoculars is the real 3d effect they provide. Wildlife through a viewfinder seems so flat in comparison.

I have a Nikon bino pair Action EX 7x35 for a few years now and i'm happy with them in that image is very bright but also on the heavy side. Unsure how it relates to the models you mention.

Thank you Tom. Got the monarch m5 8x42. Great addition to my photography kit. Cheers 🍻. All the best. 👍📷😎

@TomMasonPhoto

Жыл бұрын

The M5s are a great bino to go alongside in the camera bag! Enjoy

@sourabhgoel5929

11 күн бұрын

​@@TomMasonPhoto can you comment between monarch m7 and hawke ED x ?

Great video thank you, we see a little clearer in the range. I look forward to your test of the 400mm f4.5! (as a nikon ambassador please asks them to make a 300mm2.8 Z 😉)

@TomMasonPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Very much looking forward to hopefully getting hold of the new 400mm soon for some testing!

Excellent and well explained for newbies or people that maybe getting back into wildlife area that have not been up to date with the latest binoculars

Which magnification best to view far off mountains from aeroplane?

lol, just wanted to buy one of nikons an than i see this in my notifications. Kinda funny tbh, and thanks for the video

Hey there, nice video. I'm currently looking at buying new birding binos and choosing between the Monarch HG, Leica Trinovid and Zeiss Conquest (all 10x42). My current pair are Monarch 7s and I love the low weight and huge FOV. My main concern about the HGs is long-term durability. I notice you said you've been using your own pair of HGs for 6 years and they still look pretty decent. Have you had any issues with them in that period - eg eyecups breaking, rubber armor (inc. on the focuser) wearing down? Ever had to use the warranty?

@thomastvivlaren4951

Ай бұрын

I own the Monarch M7 and I am interested in the same three you mentioned. I love the weight and FOV of the Nikon so I am leaning towards the Monarch HG.

@kanepillers8981

Ай бұрын

@@thomastvivlaren4951 I've had the HGs for about 3 months now and can recommend them. I don't think durability is much of a concern - they're really well built and I've seen basically no wear yet. Prior to those I had a pair of Zeiss SFLs - they were optically superior (really really nice) but for a bino of that price the build quality was extremely disappointing with the rubber warping and lifting everywhere in no time. I'd be concerned the Conquests might do the same. Haven't tried the Leicas but they have a good reputation for durability, but a smaller FOV and higher weight than the HGs.

Thanks for this Tom. My father just gave me a pair of West German Zeiss 10x25B, and I use a 600mm lens. These are a pretty old pair of bins, wondering what (if any) gain there might be 'upgrading' to the Prostaff P3/7's? Thanks

@TomMasonPhoto

Жыл бұрын

The newer binoculars certainly have upgraded optics over some of the older designs, the new coatings for sure will aid light transmission and quality. If you go for an 10x42 for example as well you’ll also benefit from the larger object lenses with greater low light performance, but the 30s will also likely see an increase bump in transmission too over older styled abs designed models. I was really impressed with the Prostaff P7s when I tested them out in the peaks earlier this year for some bird photography!

@Karkawry1970

Жыл бұрын

@@TomMasonPhoto Cheers, food for thought. I will try and get a test in...

which model has a cleaner and more stable image view, Nikon 6x15 micron or Nikon 8x21hg ldcf?

I have an old (~25 years?) Minolta pair of bins that have electronic focus, with automatic focusing with the press of a button, similar to autofocusing camera lenses. Is there anything like that out there now? (When I see bins labelled as "autofocusing now, it seems to be different, i.e. no focusing dials/buttons at all). Thanks.

@TomMasonPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know, I think most are manual focus and more centred on higher image quality they automatic focusing these days

Hi! I would like to ask about m7 10x42 and HG 10x42. Is there any notisable difference i would spot with ease or no? Which one would you recommend me? (I'm shooting with 200-500mm f5.6 and nikon d750 if it would help you to tell me about the binoculars)

@TomMasonPhoto

2 ай бұрын

So between the two the key difference would be the field flattener in the HGs, you’ll get better edge sharpness that’s ideal for watching across the entire frame. Personally I’d be going for the HGs if you want the best performance in the 10/42 range

@wildlife351

2 ай бұрын

@@TomMasonPhoto What is the difference between 10x42 and 10x30? I mean, what f-stop is equivalent to 42 and what to 30 if it could be measured like this? (How much less light will be with 30 compared to 42). (Is m7 10x30 an option too because i'm trying to be as on a budget and lightweight as possible)

3:49 I see that differently. I need a binocular to spot wildlife in the distance. And know more or less accurate what it is. So for everything in my lens range (400mm, 500mm, 600mm), I don‘t need a binocular. "Everything" around 300-350m I can see with my eyes. So what I really want from a binocular is long range. 300-1.000 meters. So I would love to have a 20/25x42 ED. 😅😂 But interesting to hear your opinion.

@samaryaj

Жыл бұрын

Your point is biased at one level. Because it's not always about being able to see with you eyes which is 300mm range. But to be able to see a more detailed image of the same via a lens is different. I am sure you understand that. So if it's a wildlife which is static and you are observing it even from a 25 m range, you would be better off with a binocs that offers you an 8x magnification. Imo. However if it's for purely astronomical purpose then what you say is totally valid

I have owned a pair of the Monarch 5m for two years and I have been very disappointed with the build quality. About 8 months after I bought them, I had to send them in for repairs because of the cheap, plastic eyepieces. Six months after I had them repaired the first time, the same problem with the eyepieces again. Although I own three Nikon cameras and too many lenses to list, I would not recommend buying their binoculars.

@commonsense5709

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend buying anything Nikon brand after they recently screwed over hundreds of thousands if not millions of their loyal customers by no longer honoring their lifetime warranty.

Which is Best Nikon hunting binocular under 20000 price plz riply me sir 🙋🏻 price 18000 to 20000 under plz best Nikon binocular

None of those ! I use the excellent Leica Ultravid 8x32 and 12x50, both are very rugged and they handle with an excellent balance in the hands, the 8x32 can easily be operated with one hand which is handy when your other hand have the camera ready.

Need to show us closeups of each model. Otherwise we don't know what you are talking about

Is Nikon going out of business soon? They recently screwed over millions of their long time loyal customers by no longer honoring their lifetime warranty on their scopes. What's the actual warranty on their binoculars and are they going out of business soon and no longer going to honor their binoculars warranty too?

@pearspeedruns

8 ай бұрын

Where did you hear about this?

@commonsense5709

8 ай бұрын

@@pearspeedruns Google is a friend. Nikon exited out of the scope business 2 years ago and is no longer honoring their lifetime warranties.

small binoculars have an unstable image, it shakes, what is the image of the Nikon 6x15micron, is it stable?

WX is missing in this line up