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Steiner's smart looking and compact 7 x 50 Navigator II binoculars are designed to help sailors, boaters, and hikers find their way. In addition to high magnification optics and a slim, waterproof body, the Navigator II has a built-in electronic compass that allows you to establish headings while continually scanning the horizon for markers and potential hazards.

These binoculars are extremely compact, thanks to the slim Steiner compass glass. This allows you the same full-featured performance as many other models, but with considerably less weight. The built-in, "on-demand" compass is only visible when the compass button has been electronically activated. Even better, there's no reticle in your field of view, just a pointer that you place beneath your mark or point of reference. The compass light illuminates so it is easy-to-read at night, and is powered by a long-lasting lithium battery. The Navigator II binoculars are ideal for a multitude of uses, including navigating, exploring, and viewing wildlife. These binoculars are protected with a 10-year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Luminosity factor of 50.4, twilight factor of 18.7
• Built in, electronically activated compass
• Compass light illuminates, easy-to-read at night
• Splashproof and waterproof
• Comes with attached objective lens covers; occular cover (rain guard); large, extra-wide carry strap

Features

• 10x magnification
• 26mm objective lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Water-resistant seal
• Center focus dial
• Includes thermo-molded Predator case

Features

• 10x magnification
• 30mm objective lenses
• Green Predator lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• 12mm eye relief; includes thermo-molded Predator case

Features

• 10x magnification and maximum brightness for low-light situations
• Field of view of 327 feet at 1,000 yards
• Waterproof and shock resistant
• 17-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups for comfortable viewing
• 10-year limited warranty

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Steiner's 10x50 military/marine binoculars are designed to provide maximum brightness while supplying 10x magnification.Crafted with fully multicoated optics and rugged rubber, this pair of binoculars is ideal for high-country hunting and antelope, elk, and mule deer observation.The Steiner 10x50 military/marine binoculars offer a field of view of 327 feet at 1,000 yards and 17-millimeter eye relief.Soft rubber eyecups provide comfortable viewing for hours.These Steiner binoculars also feature a one-time focus system that, once set, ensures sharp viewing from 30 yards to infinity.These military-style binoculars are weatherproof and shock resistant. They come with a 10-year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 10x magnification and maximum brightness for low-light situations
• Field of view of 327 feet at 1,000 yards
• Waterproof and shock resistant
• 17-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups for comfortable viewing
• 10-year limited warranty

Reviews (4)

A hunter's perspective
These are the finest field glasses I have ever looked through. The clarity and their ability to collect light in low light conditions are unbelievable. The only, and I do mean only, drawback is their size. Just too big to wear in the field or still hunting. Laid flat on the table they are nine inches across, three and a half inches thick and five and half inches long. While this may not sound so bad, the circumfernce on this set of glasses ranges eighteen and one quarter inches to twenty and one quarter inches, depending on your preferred setting at the hinge, which determines the distance between the oculars. I suppose they could be packed in on a stand hunt, but I won't be using them while still hunting. However, I think they are relatively light for how big they are.

Mislead by the 4 Star Rating
I have purchased several pairs of binoculars to use on our ranch where most of our "work" of bird watching and wild mammal viewing is done at 100 to 300 yards. [We own] the 7X42 Tasco and 10X50 Nikon binoculars ...and we wanted a great pair of binoculars with better quality than anything we had. I read the reviews of the Steiner 10X50 Military/Marine binoculars and believed that the Steiner binoculars would be exactly what we wanted. We were extremely disappointed to discover that the Steiner binoculars were hard to focus. Each eyepiece must be separately focused for each 50 yard distance change between 50 and 250 yards. Besides being a nuisance to one user, one pair of binoculars between 2 people is simply impractical especially if the object is moving and only visible for a minute or two. The Steiner Military/Marine 10X50 binoculars did not focus across the entire field of view (if focused in the center, the outside was blurred). Considering the price, we found this poor quality quite surprising. The Tasco and Nikon binoculars costing half as much perform much better and all our guests prefer them.

customer review - Real world use of this product.
I've owned this model of steiner binoculars for a little over 9yrs. During that time they have been from the tops of mountains to the bottom of death valley and most places in between, while being exposed to all the elements of nature during my adventures and have yet to let me down.I find them to be waterproof (or at least highly water resistant), rugged, convenient and always dependable. The only reason I don't give them a 5 star rating is that they tend to fog up (slightly) on the external eye piece lenses during cold weather, particularly if I'm overheated from my outdoor activities. Particulars of what I like about them are the rubber coated exterior for the sure grip it gives which doesn't transfer heat or cold to my hands and eyes during use plus it seems to protect them from the shock, drop, bang and bounce tests I've preform'd on them. They are fairly small and light weight (though thats a relative term). I do know they don't give me a pain in the neck from wearing them all day, and still afford me the range/field of view I desire without being cumbersome. I like the fact that once I've focused them for my use they stay that way, whether they've been around my neck while hiking/hunting/boating or I've just grabed them out of the glovebox for a look at something. They are quick on target while giving a wide field of view and perform excellently in low light conditions. Nuff said.

military1
This Product you are looking at is the military1.with this product you can see up to 150 yards. ... Read more

Features

• 10x magnification
• Large 42mm lenses with 11.09 relative brightness
• Green Predator lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Long 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for ultimate comfort

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Equipped with Steiner's exclusive Penetrator infrared lenses, the Steiner 8x30 Predator binoculars let you cut through foliage and darkness to uncover hidden game. They give your eyes maximum contrast by enhancing game colors against a dark wooded background. These binoculars provide 8x magnification and a 30mm lens for exceptional brightness and a field of view of 390 feet at 1,000 yards. The rugged forest green rubber construction provides both water and shock resistance to withstand rain, moisture, and jarring.The design also features 20-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups to provide comfort for long periods of use. Steiner, Europe's binocular specialist for more than 50 years, backs its 8x30 Predator binoculars with a 10-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 8x magnification
• Large 30mm lenses with a relative brightness of 14.06
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Green Penetrator lenses help you distinguish animals against foliated background
• 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for extended-use comfort

Reviews (3)

Excellent Piece worth every cent !
I bought this product after a long research.This is worth the price u pay.Steiner makes the finest binoculors in the world and put their very soul in it.8x magnification is more than enough for casual users.I have tried other binoculors but those are bit bulky and you don't get the calrity as the zoom power increases.
With 8x u can view a lots of good stuff.I am happy to own this Product.You also get good quality stuff form Zeiss too ! You can compare and buy based on ur needs.

It was cheaper in sunsetcamera.com

Good Brand/Good Equipment
I have used Steiner optics for the last 10 years, specifically the military variant. Whether calling in artillery or watching soldiers from across a field, I have been pleased with Steiner. The images are fairly crisp with good contrast. Granted, the image is not quite as good as the top-of-the-line, fantastically expensive brands. Nonetheless, Steiner makes very good equipment with strong emphasis of dependability. I have not used this specific model, but I have used other similar models.

One of the features of this model is the 8X magnification. The 8X magnification allows you to view objects well without the eyestrain associated with higher power magnification. If you have ever used a 10X, 12X or higher lenses, you will notice the image appears to be jumpy. This is due to involuntary muscle twitching. After awhile, you will suffer some eyestrain due to the image instability. You can either compensate by using a image stabilizing system (gyro, mount, or electronic) or use a lower magnification. Thus, the simple "GI-proof" method is to use 8X.

Overall, Steiners are rugged and handle rough treatment well. I have never had a pair fail. If I had the need for dependable rugged binoculars, I would definitely buy either this pair or any other pair of Steiner binoculars.

Steiner 8x30 preditor
This is a very good set of binoculars at an exceptional price. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Equipped with Steiner's exclusive Penetrator infrared lenses, the Steiner 12x40 Predator binoculars let you cut through foliage and darkness to uncover hidden game. They give your eyes maximum contrast by enhancing game colors against a dark wooded background.These binoculars provide 12x magnification with a 40mm lens for exceptional brightness and a field of view of 295 feet at 1,000 yards.The rugged, forest green, rubber construction provides both water and shock resistance to withstand rain, moisture, and jarring.The design also features 20-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups to provide comfort for long periods of use.Steiner, Europe's binocular specialist for more than 50 years, backs its 12x40 Predator binoculars with a 10-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 12x magnification
• Large 40mm lenses for relative brightness of 11.09
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Green Penetrator lenses distinguish animals against foliated background
• 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for long-lasting comfort

Reviews (3)

Steiner 12X40 Predator Binoculars
Super clear and sharp optics. 12 power is perfect for the deer hunting I do in medium to wide open country. I highly recommend them!!!

12X40 Predator Binocular Review
A solid work horse for great distance. Not too heavy, comfortable and easy to focus. One draw back is unless you are three to four hundred yards away, stay with the smaller 8X30 Predator. The 12X50 is almost too powerfull causing excessive movement. It also brings your subject matter too close. I have found myself having to move back to get better clearity.

Steiner 12X40 Binoculars
These binoculars seem to be an excellent product, and they have a good price that is hard to beat. ... Read more

Features

• 10x magnification and maximum brightness for low-light situations
• Field of view of 327 feet at 1,000 yards
• Waterproof and shock resistant
• 17-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups for comfortable viewing
• 10-year limited warranty

Reviews (4)

Superb!
"Absolutely astonishing optical performance" is the advertisement - and it rings true. Couldn't believe the difference when compared to Nikon Naturalist IV 7x35 (endorsed by the National Audubon Society). Both are comparable weight, but for twice the price of the Nikon, you get an order of magnitude more clarity & brightness. Remarkable! Only drawback is the lack of central focusing. The individual eyepieces require frequent adjustment for anything closer than 25 yards. This binocular is a keeper!

Extremely rugged and an overall good value...
This binocular is seems extremely well constructed and rugged. The image quality is good (though not great). The sport focus system does not really work from 20 yards out (as advertised). It's fairly sharp from 70 yards or so out, but I've found I have to re-focus for the 20-70 yard range. The focus mechanism is fairly stiff, so it does stay put once focused. Despite the minor shortcomings, this binocular was exactly what I was looking for - lightweight, rugged, decent image, reasonable price.

Real Bargain for the Price
Steiner has been making outstanding optics for years and the 8x30 M/M is another fine example. They are tough as a tank and crystal clear. Whether you are spotting deer at 400 yards or watching your kids soccer game the picture is always crisp, clear and requires no adjustment with Steiner's "sport auto-focus" system. This may sound like an advertisement for Steiner, but I am just a another COMPLETELY SATISFIED CUSTOMER. Sure, you can buy better optics.....but at 2,3,4+ times the price. Why?

Built like a tank but....optics poor.
I bought theses binoculars as work equipment. Their construction is tough as nails but they suffer greatly from internal reflections. Not recomended for low light or night use! (no 30mm objective will perform well in dim light) Best description would be STEINER LITE. Not up to the standards of the rest of the Steiner line. ... Read more

Features

• Field of view: 390 ft. at 1000 yds.
• Features Steiner's Sports Auto-Focus
• Anti-haze optics
• Compact and light weight

Features

• 56mm objective lenses
• High Definition (HD) lens coating for high light transmission
• 41 ounces
• 30-year manufacturer's warranty
• 12x magnification

Features

• 10x magnification
• Large 42mm lenses with 11.09 relative brightness
• Green Predator lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Long 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for ultimate comfort

Features

• 10x magnification
• Large 42mm lenses with 11.09 relative brightness
• Green Predator lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Long 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for ultimate comfort

Reviews (1)

Steiner Safari 8x22
I have used a top end Leica glass in the past, and needed something light and small in addition. This one is perfect, delivers a crisp & clear image. An amazing binocular for the money. ... Read more

Features

• Excellent for bird-watching
• Compact and Lightweight
• Waterproof and Shockproof
• 8x magnification
• Fast-Focus center knob

Features

• 20mm eye relief
• Rugged, UV resistant body
• Waterproof and Shockproof
• 8x magnification
• Center focus knob

Features

• 10x magnification
• Large 42mm lenses with 11.09 relative brightness
• Green Predator lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Long 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for ultimate comfort

Features

• Excellent for bird-watching
• Compact and Lightweight
• Waterproof and Shockproof
• 10x magnification
• Fast-Focus center knob

Amazon.com Product Description

The Steiner 9x40 binoculars are a high-quality, all-purpose binocularsThey offer 9x magnification and a 40mm lens for exceptional brightness for a field of view of 300 feet at 1,000 yards.These binoculars feature an exclusive one-time focusing system that, once set, keeps views sharp from 30 yards to infinity.The rugged green rubber construction provides both water and shock resistance to withstand rain, moisture, and jarring.The design also features 20-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups to provide comfort for long periods of use.Steiner, Europe's binocular specialist for more than 50 years, backs its 9x40 binoculars with a 10-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 9x magnification
• Large 40mm lenses for exceptional brightness
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance
• Fully coated optics
• 20-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups for extended-use comfort