Nikon PROSTAFF P3 10x42 Binoculars
- Brand:
- Nikon
- Part no:
- 16777
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Magnification
- 10 x
- Objective
- 42 mm
- Waterproof
- Waterproof
- Focus
- Centre
- Fogproof
- Yes
- Field of view at 1000m
- 122 m
- Weight
- 585 g
The Nikon PROSTAFF P3 10x42 is a 10x binocular with 42 mm objectives and a central focus wheel. Nikon lists marine sports and fishing among its intended uses for the P3 8x42 and 10x42 line. The figures that matter: a 122 m field of view at 1,000 m (367 ft at 1,000 yd), a weight of 585 g (20.6 oz), a minimum focus distance of 9.8 ft and eye relief of 15.7 mm. It is rated waterproof to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 10 minutes, and O-ring seals and nitrogen gas keep it fog-free. That is a rating for a dunking or a hard soaking, not for leaving it in the water. Nikon does not list floating, a built-in compass, image stabilisation or a rangefinder reticle.
Our take
This suits someone who wants a sealed, fog-free 10x42 to keep in the cockpit and who is not fussy about optical finish. Look elsewhere if you wear glasses, since the OutdoorGearLab reviewer struggled with eye relief and focus. The same review found colour fringing across the whole lens and ranked it below similarly priced rivals.
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
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|---|---|---|
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 | Nikon PROSTAFF P7 8x42 Binoculars (16772) Magnification: 8 x · Objective: 42 mm · Waterproof: Waterproof | View on Amazonpaid link |