Nikon Introduces New MONARCH 7 Binoculars
July 12, 2012
MONARCH 7 8×42
Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of its MONARCH 7 binoculars 8×42 and 10×42—premium models within the established MONARCH series.
The MONARCH 7 is the result of Nikon's pursuit of two values—technical perfection and practical usability. Incorporating high optical performance in a compact body to follow Nikon's exclusive premium model EDG series, the New MONARCH 7 adopts ED glass (extra-low dispersion glass) and dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating. This delivers superbly bright, beautifully defined images, as well as the wider apparent field of view, unprecedented for this class of binoculars. The Nikon MONARCH 7 is best suited for serious enthusiasts, assuring a superior view.
Key Features
- Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing
- Wide apparent field of view (58.4° for 8×42, 60.7° for 10×42)
- Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range resulting in brighter images and more natural colors
- All lenses and prisms are multilayer-coated for the brightest images
- Scratch-resistant coating is applied to the outside surfaces of objective and eyepiece lenses
- Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution
- High-eyepoint design provides a clear field of view even for eyeglass wearers
- Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
- Flip-down objective lens caps
Specifications
| MONARCH 7 8×42 | MONARCH 7 10×42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Magnification (×) | 8 | 10 |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 42 | 42 |
| Angular field of view (real/degree) | 8.0 | 6.7 |
| Angular field of view (apparent/degree)* | 58.4 | 60.7 |
| Field of view at 1,000 m (m) | 140 | 117 |
| Exit pupil (mm) | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Relative brightness | 28.1 | 17.6 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Close focusing distance (m) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm) | 56-72 | 56-72 |
| Length (mm) | 142 | 142 |
| Width (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Weight (g) | 650 | 660 |
- *Nikon has adopted a calculation method based on ISO 14132-1:2002.
tan ω' = Γ × tan ω
Apparent field of view: 2ω'
Real field of view: 2ω
Magnification: Γ
- This information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.