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Nikon Introduces MONARCH 5 Binoculars

March 25, 2013


MONARCH 5 10x42

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of its new MONARCH 5 series, three completely redesigned 42mm-diameter binocular models to add to the long-respected MONARCH family of sports optics.

Nikon's highly praised MONARCH 42mm binoculars provide high optical performance in a stylish, easy-to-grip body design. Employing ED lenses and a dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating, the MONARCH 5 will be released soon.

Thanks to their high-quality optics, lightweight-yet-robust body, the current MONARCH models have earned an excellent reputation among the outdoor professionals who rely on them. Inheriting the characteristics of its renowned predecessors, the MONARCH 5 series takes advantage of Nikon's long history of optical technology, all while offering enhanced performance in a new, sophisticated design.

The MONARCH 5 series employs ED glass to minimise chromatic aberrations, while a dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating delivers brighter images and more natural colours, making these binoculars ideal for outdoor activities where reliable performance is crucial, such as birdwatching and hunting.

Key Features

  • All-new exterior design
  • Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and clearer viewing
  • Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range, resulting in brighter images and more natural colours
  • All lenses and prisms are multilayer-coated for brighter images
  • Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution
  • Long eye relief design provides a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
  • Close focusing distance: 2.5m
  • Eco-glass optics that are free of lead and arsenic are used for all lenses and prisms
  • Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with nitrogen gas
  • Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
  • Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
  • Lightweight body uses fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin
  • Soft-to-the-touch neck strap
  • Flip-down objective lens cap

Specifications

8x42 10x42 12x42
Magnification (x) 8 10 12
Objective diameter (mm) 42 42 42
Angular field of view (Real/degree) 6.3 5.5 5.0
Angular field of view (Apparent/degree)* 47.5 51.3 55.3
Field of view at 1,000m (m) 110 96 87
Exit pupil (mm) 5.3 4.2 3.5
Relative brightness 28.1 17.6 12.3
Eye relief (mm) 19.5 18.4 15.1
Close focusing distance (m) 2.5 2.5 2.5
Weight (g) 590 600 600
Length (mm) 145 145 145
Width (mm) 129 129 129
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm) 56-72 56-72 56-72
Type Roof Roof Roof
  • *Nikon has adopted a calculation method based on ISO 14132-1:2002.
    tan ω' = Γ x tan ω
    Apparent field of view: 2ω', Real field of view: 2ω, Magnification: Γ

  • The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.