Nikon SPORTER EX Binoculars

September 30th, 2008, by Tracie, in New Gadget Press Release, Sport Gadgets

The new SPORTER EX roof binoculars, which combine superb optical quality and durability.
The O-ring seals and nitrogen gas in the slim body make these binoculars waterproof and fog-free. Rubber coating assures secure grip even in wet conditions. The SPORTER EX binoculars provide outstanding performance for outdoor activities. Waterproof (up to 1 m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas. High-eyepoint design for clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers. Multilayer coated lenses for brighter images. Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint. Lead- and arsenic-free eco-glass optics are used for all lenses and prisms…

 

Nikon Introduces New SPORTER EX Binoculars

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to present the new SPORTER EX roof binoculars, which combine superb optical quality and durability.
The O-ring seals and nitrogen gas in the slim body make these binoculars waterproof and fog-free. Rubber coating assures secure grip even in wet conditions. The SPORTER EX binoculars provide outstanding performance for outdoor activities.

Nikon SPORTER EX 8x42

Nikon SPORTER EX 8×42

Key Features

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  • Waterproof (up to 1 m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
  • High-eyepoint design for clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
  • Multilayer coated lenses for brighter images
  • Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
  • Lead- and arsenic-free eco-glass optics are used for all lenses and prisms

 

 

Nikon SPORTER EX 10x50

Nikon SPORTER EX 10×50

 

Nikon SPORTER EX Binoculars Specifications



SPORTER EX 8×42 SPORTER EX 10×50
Magnification 8x 10x
Objective diameter 42 mm 50 mm
Angular field of view (real) 7.0° 5.6°
Angular field of view
(apparent)*
52.1° 52.1°
Field of view at 1,000 m 122 m 98 m
Exit pupil 5.3 mm 5.0 mm
Relative brightness 28.1 25.0
Eye relief 19.7 mm 19.6 mm
Close focusing distance 5.0 m 5.0 m
Interpupillary distance adjustment 56-72 mm 56-72 mm
Length 154 mm 187 mm
Width 131 mm 139 mm
Weight 670 g 825 g

*Nikon has adopted a calculation method based on ISO 14132-1:2002.
tan ?’ = t x tan ?
Apparent field of view: 2?’
Real field of view: 2?
Magnification: t

More information about Nikon SPORTER EX Binoculars can be found at Nikon website