Leupold 8x42 Pinnacles Series Wind River, Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular with 6.5 Degree Angle of View, Black U.S.A.

A Bird Watcher's Digest Best Buy!

The Leupold Wind River Pinnacles 8x42mm binocular received a perfect rating and was named one of the top binoculars under $500 in the November/December 2003 issue of Bird Watcher's Digest. The perfect 4.0 rating was given for the Pinnacles' performance in four categories: optics, focusing, handling, and overall.

Leupold Wind River Pinnacles Series Binoculars:

Birders demand clarity, contrast, brightness, and color fidelity. The Leupold Wind River Pinnacles Series has it all, thanks to the fully multi-coated lenses and phase coated, silver enhanced prisms in both the Pinnacles 8 x 42mm and Pinnacles 10 x 42mm binoculars. They're also tough and waterproof, as well as slim, lightweight, and ergonomic. In short, they may just be your new favorite birding binoculars.

Slim, ergonomic design, these binoculars fit well in any size hand. Fully multi-coated lenses and phase coated, silver enhanced prisms these optical elements give you a sight picture with exceptional brightness, superb resolution, and color fidelity in all light conditions.

Close focus distance, focus at distances as short as six and a half feet, making them ideal for close-in viewing. Built rugged and 100 percent waterproof, they can endure the harshest conditions the outdoors has to offer.

Generous eye relief, viewing is enjoyable and comfortable even for long periods. Tough, rubber armor coating added protection from bumps and spills, and improves your grip in wet weather. Interchangeable eyecups, quickly and easily switch between vented, retractable contoured eyecups and twist-up eyecups especially suited for users with glasses.