Nikon MONARCH M7 10x42 binoculars
- Brand:
- Nikon
- Part no:
- 16766
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Magnification
- 10 x
- Objective
- 42 mm
- Waterproof
- Waterproof
- Focus
- Centre
- Fogproof
- Yes
- Weight
- 680 g
The Nikon MONARCH M7 10x42 (model 16766) is a compact roof-prism binocular with 10x magnification and a 42 mm objective. It has extra-low dispersion glass and a central focus wheel. It is nitrogen filled and fogproof, and waterproof down to 3.3 ft (1 m), which is shallow-water protection only. Do not take it diving. The figures that matter: exit pupil 4.2 mm, eye relief 16.5 mm, apparent field 62.2 degrees, real field 6.9 degrees, which is 362 ft at 1000 yds. Nikon lists the weight at 24 oz (680.3 g), though one reviewer measured 25.5 oz. The same reviewer measured close focus at 5.8 feet.
Our take
A sound choice if you want a well-corrected 10x42 for daytime scanning, and the 16.5 mm eye relief suits glasses wearers. Look elsewhere if you want a wide field for following birds, more brightness for the money, or a 50 mm for dark skies. It is heavy for long carries, and the 1 m water rating is shallow, so don't count on more than that.
From our buying guide
Steiner calls 7x the marine standard. Higher magnification narrows the field of view and makes the image more sensitive to hand shake.
Check before you buy:
- The water rating comes with its depth and time, since ratings vary widely between makers.
- The maker says what floats, the body or only a strap, since some make no flotation claim at all.
- A stabilised pair has a water rating you're happy with, since not every one carries a waterproof rating.
Other versions
| Photo | Version and size | Price and link |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon MONARCH M7 8x42 binoculars Magnification: 8 x · Objective: 42 mm · Waterproof: Waterproof | View on Amazonpaid link |