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Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars

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New styling and high optical specifications characterize Nikon's latest Action Series binoculars, designed for quality minded, outdoor enthusiasts.

Utilizes a high-resolution aspherical lens system engineered to provide an extremely clear, distortion-free image over the entire field of view
Eyepiece design offers longer eye relief (making many models eyeglass friendly) and provides a close focus distance of just 16.4 feet
Provides a field of view of over 400' at 1,000 yards, making them true wide-angle binoculars
Constructed with a mid-size, all-metal chassis and lens fittings housed in a tough, lightweight polycarbonate body
Ergonomically shaped, tripod-adaptable body is rubber coated for an easy grip and stylish carry
Diopter control allows easy compensation for common left eye/right eye vision imbalance
Multi-coated, anti-reflective lens coatings are engineered to deliver optimum brightness, high contrast, true color rendition and flare-free viewing
Utilizes BaK4 high index prisms for clear, round images free from vignetting
Quick central-focus zeros in on the action and lets you smoothly track moving objects

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Item 708534

$19.99

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Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars Customer Reviews

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Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars

4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Quality lenses (4)
Strong construction (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Wildlife viewing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

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Jun

2012

4.0

Nice and bright, but hard to adjust

By GimmeSun

from Seattle

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Pros

Quality Lenses

Cons

Bulky
Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Comments about Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars:

Beautiful bright image. A bit bulky. Rated not waterproof which is a disadvantage when the weather turns quickly. I find them hard to adjust to the separation width of my eyes to eliminate the black rings around the image when they are not adjusted to the right width. Eyes pieces are mounted to a flexy hoop, should have been more solid. I find 10 power more useful.

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Jul

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Value for the Price!

By oscoda

from northern Michigan

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Pros

Strong Construction
Works Well With Glasses

Cons

Best Uses

Hunting
Sporting Events/Concerts
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars:

This is really an excellent quality pair of binoculars. It is ruggedly constructed and ergonomically designed for comfortable viewing. I have had them now for about 10 months and have gotten excellent service from them. The only small quibble I have is that they are not quite powerful enough for the detailed, long-distance bird-watching that my wife and I use them for - a 10-power binocular would suit our use better than this 8-power. Other than that small thing, We are very pleased with them.

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Jan

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Value

By RunTimRun26

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Close Focus
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Sporting Events/Concerts
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars:

Bought these before a recent trip to Big Bend National Park. We didn't want to spend too much money, but didn't want junk either. Because we were only doing short hikes, size wasn't an issue for us.

We were pleased with the range and clarity of these binoculars. Seem to be well constructed. If you are looking for a good product at a moderate price, this will probably work well for you.

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Jun

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Don't Leave Home Without Them

By SuburbanMountaineer

from Alexandria, VA

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction
Wide Field
Works Well With Glasses

Cons

Lens covers easily lost

Best Uses

Route finding

Comments about Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars:

I received these binoculars as a present right before a trip to the Coast Range in British Colombia. I used them to take in the slopes during our hike and choose routes -- the wide field view is great for that. I then went whale watching in Boston last year and left them behind (along with a great deal else) to travel light. I did not miss my jacket, but these binoculars would have been invaluable.

They are nicely compact and I enjoy the wide angle view which works very well for landscapes and finding birds. They are not as powerful as some others I have used (once used pair from Bushnell) but it's power was almost too much for landscapes and the bird only 200 yards away. The sole downside to this pair is that the lens caps may be lost easily. I recommend putting them in your pocket as soon as the binoculars are removed from the case.

Now, after the whale watching experience, whenever we visit friends out of town, or just run to Annapolis, I have them in a backpack in the car ready for birding or whatever tall ship may be coming through. Don't leave home without them.

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May

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best binoculars I've owned

By WardB

from Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Close Focus
Lightweight
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars:

I use these binoculars for bird and wild life viewing while walking my dog along the Colorado River here in Grand County. Easy to remove the eyepiece lens cap that stays connected to the neck strap and begin viewing. I've lost both objective lens caps, however, as they apparently flip off from catching on my shirt/vest/jacket. [...]This is the best pair of binoculars I've ever owned and are a joy to use. Very easy to adjust the diopter and focus.