Nikon Introduces New Waterproof Action EX Series Binoculars
March 11, 2004
Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is proud to announce the release of the all-new Action EX series of waterproof binoculars, featuring outstanding cost performance.
These binoculars are designed for demanding outdoor situations, such as hunting, camping, marine sports and birdwatching. A wide field of view allows you to easily observe a large area, making them the perfect choice for viewing birds and animals. Waterproof construction with nitrogen gas filling allows you to continue observing in inclement weather, without having to worry about dew and sudden rain.
The high-eyepoint design ensures comfortable viewing even when wearing eyeglasses.
Choose from six models with a range of combinations of magnification and objective diameter to satisfy your own particular viewing needs.
Features
- Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 5 minutes) and fog-free with nitrogen gas filling
- High-eyepoint design provides a clear field of view for everyone, including eyeglass wearers
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the proper eyepoint
- Wide field of view (except 7x50CF, 16x50CF)
- Multilayer-coated lenses and large objective diameter for optimal image clarity
- Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
- Eco-glass optics are free of lead and arsenic
- Aspherical eyepiece lens eliminates image distortion (7x50CF, 12x50CF only)
- Wide strap
- Tripod adaptor enables tripod observation (adaptor included with 16x50CF, optional for other models)
Specifications
| 7x35CF | 8x40CF | 7x50CF | 10x50CF | 12x50CF | 16x50CF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnification | 7x | 8x | 7x | 10x | 12x | 16x |
| Objective diameter | 35mm | 40mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Angular field of view (Real) | 9.3° | 8.2° | 6.4° | 6.5° | 5.5° | 3.5° |
| Angular field of view (Apparent) | 65.1° | 65.6° | 44.8° | 65.0° | 66.0° | 56.0° |
| Field of view at 1,000m | 163m | 143m | 112m | 114m | 96m | 61m |
| Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 5.0mm | 7.1mm | 5.0mm | 4.2mm | 3.1mm |
| Relative brightness | 25.0 | 25.0 | 50.4 | 25.0 | 17.6 | 9.6 |
| Eye relief | 17.3mm | 17.2mm | 17.1mm | 17.2mm | 16.1mm | 17.8mm |
| Close focusing distance | 5.0m | 5.0m | 7.0m | 7.0m | 7.0m | 7.0m |
| Interpupillary distance adjustment | 56-72mm | 56-72mm | 56-72mm | 56-72mm | 56-72mm | 56-72mm |
| Width | 184mm | 187mm | 196mm | 196mm | 196mm | 196mm |
| Length | 120mm | 138mm | 179mm | 178mm | 178mm | 177mm |
| Weight | 800g | 855g | 1,000g | 1,020g | 1,045g | 1,040g |
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.