You’ll need a steady hand, but 10x magnification is a great choice if you’re doing a lot of long-distance viewing and if you want to see more details from further away. Let The Light In! Waterproof (up to 2 m for 5 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas for added resistance to the elements

If you wear glasses, the turn and slide rubber eyecups can be adjusted to accommodate the specs without limiting your vision. Ultimate Comfort I don't know your budget or your product availability but, if you are looking for compacts to satisfy your IPD needs (which probably rules out the reverse porro models,) then you might want to take a look at these: I had examined a Sportstar some months previously and did not remember liking them at all, but I gave them a second try while in Salt Lake City over the weekend. Here are my impressions. Nikon Sportstar EX is equipped with 25mm objective lenses, featuring excellent quality roof prisms and multi-coated lenses. This design maximizes light capture and utilization and enhances the overall optical performance. While the large objective lens collects extra light, the multi-coated lens coating ensures minimal reflection, resulting in bright, vivid images even in poor lighting. That said, to get a closer look at a subject in intricate detail, you’ll need a good close focusing distance on your binoculars. The Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 binocular has a close focusing distance of 3.5m and is equipped with a twist-type diopter ring for manual focus adjustment for each eye.

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However, one potential limitation of this model is its reduced low-light performance, attributed to the smaller objective lens size of 25mm. Smaller objective lenses capture less light, which can impact image brightness, particularly in low-light conditions. The Verdict

At my first look-through I instantly remembered why I wasn't impressed before. Eye relief is just terrible, only 10mm. So although the FOV is (on paper) impressive at 429 ft., there was just no way I am going to ever get even close to seeing all the way to the edges with my glasses. This by itself, would be a deal breaker for me and I just can't understand what Nikon is thinking. Among the binoculars with which I am familiar, this is the one with the second lowest eye relief (the worst is the compact WindRiver Mesa with only 9mm!) The Nikon Sportstar EX binoculars use eco-friendly glass and they are totally free of lead and arsenic, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that your binoculars were built for the modern age. Multilayer-coated lenses deliver superior light transmission for bright, clear images with well-balanced colour.

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There are many excellent full-sized porro-prism binoculars that adjust for very small interpupillary distances. My favorites are the Nikon 8x30 EII and the Nikon 8x32 Superior E. I put these up against Brunton Lite Tech 8x25s. Both have exactly the same optical specifications. 429' fov / 65 deg afov / 10mm eye relief.

The Nikon has.... Less waterproofing. Not nitrogen purged. And lessor hand feel. They are not as tough as the Bruntons...obviously. The Nikon is lighter at 10oz. And has a ridiculously low minimum IPD, due to its double hinge design, which also contributes to the Nikons being less rugged. Nikon also has twist up eyecups for those who bother with that at such tight eye relief. Nikons coatings beat the Bruntons hands down, leading to better brightness and contrast. Optically the Nikon is noticably better(probably due in large part to those nasty looking Emerald Fire coatings on the Bruntons objectives), which counts high on everyones list. They also beat the Bruntons for compactness, especially when folded for storage. 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. I absolutely agree with you here. Price is a huge factor in any decision and the fact that the Leica (for example) might score higher than the others does not mean I am any closer to being able to afford one. Nor does it mean that I necessarily would benefit from the advantages that said Leica might provide. Much of this will depend on how much, how hard, and under what conditions I will be using the binocular. For example, a person would be ill-advised to take a binocular to the rainforest that is not waterproof, whereas if you visit the Sahara, it probably wouldn't matter one bit. Multilayer-coated lenses deliver superior light transmission for bright, clear images with well-balanced colour Besides their waterproof and robust construction, these binoculars have technical specifications that contribute to a highly satisfying viewing experience. Continue reading this test/review to delve deeper into the features and performance of the Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25. Image: Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 Binoculars

Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy. If you want to observe a closer subject in intricate detail, such as a bug or bird, then you’ll need good close-focusing distance on your binoculars. The Nikon Sportstar EX has a wide field of view which lets you see more of the area surrounding your subject. A wide field of view is great for watching multiple subjects at the same time, such as wildlife or sports, as well as fast moving objects.