Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular
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Equipment information: Manufacturer: Steiner Brand: Steiner Model: 575 Product features:
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Price List for Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular
| New | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $318.08 | ||
| Used | Used Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $299.99 |
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Sports reviews of Steiner 7x50 Marine Binocular
Customer Review: Steiner Marine 7x50 binocular
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought these several years ago used/as new for $150 from a guy that traded up to the model with the compass. These are used 99% on my boat. Way to large for hunting.
Pros:
1) Focusing set-up is worth the price of admission. Set it and forget. Amazing. This single feature makes these worth owning.
2) Grippy rubber outer casing. Does not slide around on your helm station. Feels very secure.
3) Nice attached lens covers.
4) Very clear sight picture with very minor, very slight flare at the outer edges. You have to be VERY picky and experienced with fine optics for this to be an issue.
I notice it because I own several $600+ rifle scopes. Of course they are better; they cost 4 times as much! I have done an A/B comparison with the more expensive Military models and, for daytime usage, could not detect an appreciable difference. I am sure that what you are paying extra for in the Military model is 1. better lens coating 2. slightly more rugged internal construction.
5) These cannot be beat for the money.
6) Waterproof; but see cons
Cons:
1)Somewhat bulky.
2) Although I received mine sans case and strap, the stock strap is thin and sort of wimpy. I threw down for the $30 Steiner Floaty strap and it is real comfortable around your neck. Unfortunately it adds to your overall cost. It is an absolute necessity for marine use. It will float the binocular long enough to dive in and retrieve it after your kid drops it overboard!