Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular

Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular

Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular
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Equipment Details

Manufacturer: Steiner
Brand: Steiner
Model: 575
Product features:
  • Waterproof, shockproof binocular with 7x magnification and 50mm objective lens
  • Sports-Autofocus system puts everything into focus from 20 yards to infinity
  • BAK-4 prisms, fully multicoated optical surfaces, and 20mm of long eye relief
  • Light transmission peaks at over 90 percent for viewing in low-light conditions
  • Measures 8.2 x 2.8 x 5.2 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 37 ounces; 10-year warranty
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Sports reviews of Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular

Customer Review: Great German optics for the price!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars

The Steiner Marine 7x50 binoculars have met my (admittedly high) expectations. The Sports Auto-Focus is great -- even better on my Marine pair than the Predator models that I looked at in Academy Sports. It makes changing from viewing one object to another fast and easy. They are very clear too. With the focus set at the closest range I can read the buttons on my microwave from across my small trailer. Using them out of doors the foliage really pops out (even when overcast). In almost complete darkness they enable one to see things the naked eye cannot. I have used them at night when I could barely see to walk around. The view through the binoculars was hardly affected at all. Once I used them to look from my parent's back yard, across the (six-lane) interstate, into the parking lot of the local community college at night. I could see the bugs playing around the streetlights!

I hadn't seen this particular pair in person, so they surprised me with their light weight -- some people had called them heavy online. They must be very frail people. This pair is much, much lighter than the Sears brand ones my parents got me 15+ years ago that are smaller. Compared to all steel binoculars the Steiners hardly weigh anything. They are not so light that image-shake is a problem however. The weight combined with the 7 magnification makes for an easily stabilized view.

One other thing of note is the 22mm of eye relief. That is a very helpful feature to me since I wear eyeglasses. Other binoculars with less eye relief have been problematic for me -- even ones with 19mm eye relief made by Steiner. Of course, for those who do not wear glasses, the rubber eye-cups can be folded out to reduce the amount of eye relief. In that mode people with normal vision do not seem to have any problem with them.

So far I am pleased with the binoculars in every detail but one. The strap sucks. It is way too thin, and I could imagine that after a day in the field the binoculars would really dig into one's shoulders with the supplied strap. What is a little odd is that the case that came with them is rather nice and has a comfortable, wide strap attached to it... The package also came with a little cleaning cloth, which was kind of a nice touch.

For the price, $260 through Amazon with free shipping, I think the Steiner Marine 7x50 model is fantastic. It would certainly be hard to beat the performance in that price range!

Description of Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular

Steiner Marine 7 x 50 mm Binoculars... clear, bright, powerful and field-rugged! Versatile, with astonishing optical performance, the Steiner Military / Marine Series. Featuring rugged construction like the legendary Steiner military models that have been selected by the US Army and over 40 other nations. Hunting, wildlife observation, boating... these are ready, and a great value. All in the series have a 10-year limited warranty, rainproof construction, and Steiner 20-yards-to-infinity Sports Auto-Focus system. You set the focus once and then everything from 20 yards out is in sharp focus, without further adjustment. Tech specs on the excellence: Fully multi-coated lenses and BAK-4 prism for outstanding brightness, glare-fighting and clarity; Fully waterproof, shockproof, fogproof; Tough rubber armoring; Field of view (F.O.V.) is 354' @ 1,000 yds. 22 mm eye relief; Come with web neck strap and lens covers; Weigh 37 ozs. Measure approx. 5 x 8 x 2 3/4". German-made Steiners are the gold standard in optics... order yours today at the best price going! Steiner Marine 7 x 50 mm Binoculars
Big on performance and generous on economy, Steiner's 7x50 Marine binocular is ideal for both boaters and shore-bound users. The binocular is equipped with marine glass that's built to traditional Steiner navy/military styling, from its sharp and incredibly bright optics to the easy-to-grip exterior. The Sports-Autofocus system, meanwhile, puts everything into focus from 20 yards to infinity once calibrated to the user's eyes. Most importantly for boaters, however, is the binocular's waterproof and shockproof housing, which protects the optics should you accidentally drop the binocular into a body of water. Other details include BAK-4 prisms, fully multicoated optical surfaces, an easy-to-grip exterior, outstanding light transmission that peaks over 90 percent, and 20mm of long eye relief. The 7x50 Marine binocular--which comes with a web strap, a rain and spray guard for the eyepieces, and an attached objective lens cap--is backed by a 10-year warranty.

Specifications:

  • Objective lens: 50mm
  • Magnification: 7x
  • Field of view: 354 feet @ 1,000 yards
  • Eye relief: 20mm
  • Dimensions: 8.2 by 2.8 by 5.2 inches (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 37 ounces

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