Used Nikon 8x30 Monarch 7 Compact Roof Prism Binocular with 8.3 deg. Angle of View, Black

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2021-10-26T18:24:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely Good Compacts

A few months back I had two pairs of binoculars stolen from my truck. One was a pair of Pentax 8x28's that lived in my pickup all the time, while the other was a pair of 8x32 Vortex Vipers that I considered my everyday knock-around binoculars. For serious birding, my wife and I have Nikon Premier LXL's in 8x42 and 8x32. I decided to give these Nikon 8x30's a try for several reasons. 1) Over time, I've come to consider Nikon as my first source of optics, and 2) The 8x30 configuration seemed to likely cover both sets of stolen binoculars. My one worry was the 15mm of eye relief. As a glasses wearer, I've always considered 17mm to be a minimum, with 20mm preferred. I've now owned and used the new 8x30 Monarch 7 binoculars for about 3 weeks, and absolutely love them! The eye relief is just adequate, but the superb, wide field of view makes it a non-issue. The edge-to-edge sharpness is excellent, and in my opinion, well above the price point. The focus wheel is very smooth and precise. The strap is comfortable but larger than I'd like on a compact pair of binoculars, so I swapped it with that from my 8x42 Premiers... perfect! After I wandered around the yard admiring the view through these binoculars, I handed them to my wife to try. She was astonished, and did the same thing I did... taking them from her eyes and looking at them wondering how such a compact pair of mid-priced binoculars could possibly perform so well! I could see the envy on her face, and she promptly ordered a pair for herself! We own at least a dozen pair of binoculars between us, but I'm pretty sure that most will be relegated to dust collectors since we've acquired these Monarch 7's. In my opinion, Nikon hit a home run with these!

Jim R.

2021-09-30T10:27:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 8x30 Monarch 7

The clarity and color resolution is outstanding, even in low light. It is everything that we hoped for. Perfect for birding.

AMY D.

2020-05-22T20:00:01

Rated 3 out of 5

Glare Monster's

I have purchased these binoculars twice once when they first were released and once just a week ago. When they were first released they had serious glare problems but according to many reviewers Nikon had solved the problem. The glare starts at the bottom of the FOV when you are panning up and keeps getting worse until it covers the entire field. It doesn't matter if it is extremely sunny or not. I tested them in overcast weather and it will still occur. The new models I just tested are the same as the first models so Nikon did nothing to correct it. I compared these Nikon's to several different binoculars I own and these were by far the worst at controlling glare. I am surprised nobody else notices it but I assure you it is there. I promptly returned mine for the glare problem and will not buy them again.

Dennis

2019-11-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Professional binoculars, Almost pocket-sized!

I purchased these binoculars for birdwatching and was very skeptical since my standard binoculars are Swarovski 10x42's that I use for work. These binoculars baffle me. They are not 10x42's, so the exit pupil is smaller and they are not quite as forgiving if they're not held square to the face, but otherwise, they're very sharp with bright glass. Pros: Sharpness and light gathering are top tier, hard to tell apart from other top binos. Size and weight are much less noticeable than larger binos. Field of view is wider (how?!) than binos with larger objective lenses. Close focus distance is closer than advertized (mine are around 5'). Opticaly quality is hard to tell apart from my Maven B3 binoculars, but the Mavens have metal in place of plastic for focusing knob, diopter ring, etc. Maven is also much colder on the hands when it's cold, and they weigh a few ounces more. The smooth eye cups on the Nikon are much nicer after a day of use than the textured eye cups on the Mavens. Cons: Periphery light seems to glare, particularly around the edges with these, and it often feels like you can see the "hoods" around the objective lenses. Must be a bit more square to the eye than larger objective binoculars in order to get a full viewing image. Unless you already have a pair of small binoculars, these are the first binoculars I'd suggest buying. If you are always stable (sitting or in a vehicle), I'd opt for something with more magnification.

Susurrus

2018-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Quality and it is lightweight

Great for hunting Bears! I love it the riflescope is wonderful.

Monarch 8.

2017-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

my whitetail -Bino's

i use these ever day when bow hunting ,, using a strap to hold them close to my chest ,, no problem shooting a longbow /compound with these Bono's on,, field of view is the best 435ft FOV at a 1000 yards,, has helped me when hunting in the woods ,, i see so much more with the wide field of view and more clearly than any pair of other brands i have had in the past ,and i have had other brands that was 3 times the cost of these ,, the best in low light conditions ,, can not say enough good things about Monarch 7 ---8x30 ,, ,rain,cold and bright sun light & low light they perform --Rayfromohio

Rayfromohio

2017-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for the price

These binoculars offer a comfortable and easily adjustable clear optic. The range of these works well for hunting and seeing things pretty clearly within about a half mile. They are also very easy to carry and are not very bulky. The pair I have has lasted me close to two years and I recommend these to anybody looking for a good pair at a good price.

NikonMatt

2013-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Briliant and Light

Very light, performances are wonderful for such a weight. Brilliant and sharp images. Still, you will never get the comfort of the heavier ones. Probably, one of the best binoculars in the history for birdwatching in long hikes.

ALEJANDRO M.

Nikon 8x30 Monarch 7 Specifications

  • Type of Prism

    Roof prism

  • Focusing System

    Central Focus

  • Angular Field of View

    Real: 8.3 Degree
    Apparent: 60.3 Degree

  • Field of View at 1000 Yards

    145'

  • Exit Pupil

    3.8mm

  • Eye Relief

    15.1mm

  • Relative Brightness

    14.4

  • Close Focus Distance

    6.5' (1.9m)

  • Rubber Coated (Armored)

    Yes

  • Phase Coating

    Yes

  • Dielectric Coating

    Yes

  • Waterproof/Fogproof

    Yes

  • Battery Info

    No battery used

  • Battery Material

    -

  • Battery Quantity

    0

  • Battery Type

    -

  • Dimensions (L x W)

    4.68 x 4.84" (119 x 123mm)

  • Weight

    15.35 oz (435g)

About Nikon 8x30 Monarch 7 Compact Roof Prism Binocular with 8.3 deg. Angle of View, Black

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my whitetail -Bino's

By Rayfromohio

i use these ever day when bow hunting ,, using a strap to hold them close to my chest ,, no problem shooting a longbow /compound with these Bono's on,, field of view is the best 435ft FOV at a 1000 yards,, has helped me when hunting in the woods ,, i see so much more with the wide field of view and more clearly than any pair of other brands i have had in the past ,and i have had other brands that was 3 times the cost of these ,, the best in low light conditions ,, can not say enough good thin...

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Great value for the price

By NikonMatt

These binoculars offer a comfortable and easily adjustable clear optic. The range of these works well for hunting and seeing things pretty clearly within about a half mile. They are also very easy to carry and are not very bulky. The pair I have has lasted me close to two years and I recommend these to anybody looking for a good pair at a good price.

Compact Sophistication
The new MONARCH 7 30mm binocular features a new, sophisticated body design that is lighter and more compact. Its improved optical system features 30mm objectives, a wide apparent field of view and Nikon's ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lenses. The sharp, crisp views of the MONARCH 7 are now even more portable and more convenient to take with you on your next adventure.

Superior Optical System
The MONARCH 7 30mm binocular features Nikon's legendary ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lenses that effectively compensate for chromatic aberrations to provide images of superior contrast and outstanding resolution.

Compact Body Design
The dimensions of the MONARCH 7 30mm binocular are 4.7 inches long by 4.8 inches wide, making it more portable than ever before. Thanks to a fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin, it's extremely durable, yet lightweight.

Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coatings
Applied to all lenses and prism surfaces, this technique provides almost the same brightness as that perceived by the naked eye, and clear high-contrast images that display accurate color reproduction.

Turn-and-Slide Rubber Eyecups
The turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-setting click stops allow users to adjust the eye-relief for a custom fit - providing a full field of view and maximum comfort during extended periods of use.

Fully Multicoated Eco-Glass Lenses
Multilayer coatings, which provide an even higher light transmittance across the entire visible light spectrum, are applied to all of the lens and prism surfaces that transmit light. This minimizes the loss of light due to reflection, thereby ensuring a more natural, clearer view.

Smooth Central Focus Knob
With this simple and intuitive design, bringing objects into focus has never been easier.

Waterproof and Fogproof
MONARCH 7 binoculars are Nitrogen filled and O-Ring sealed for complete waterproof and fogproof performance.

Wide Apparent Field of View
With an apparent angular field of view of more than 60 degrees, the MONARCH 7 30mm binocular makes it easy to find your subject.

Phase-Correction Coated Roof Prisms
MONARCH 7 binoculars provide high-resolution images with extremely accurate color reproduction, thanks to phase-correction coated prisms.

Nikon 8x30 Monarch 7 Compact Roof Prism Binocular with 8.3 deg. Angle of View, Black Features

  • Sophisticatedly: compact design
  • Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass: For chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing
  • Wide: apparent field of view
  • Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating: Ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range for brighter images and more natural colors
  • Scratch-resistant coating: Applied to the outside surfaces of objective and eyepiece lenses
  • Phase-correction-coated roof prisms: For enhanced resolution, contrast and natural color rendition
  • Fully multicoated lenses: Provide clear and bright images even when conditions are far from ideal
  • Long eye relief design: Provides a clear field of view even for eyeglass wearers
  • 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 O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
  • Durable rubber-armored coating: Built to handle any environment, this is one piece of equipment you can always count on to perform
  • Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups: with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
  • Lightweight body: uses fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin