Nikon PROSTAFF P7 8x42 Binoculars (16772)
- Brand:
- Nikon
- Part no:
- 16772
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Magnification
- 8 x
- Objective
- 42 mm
- Waterproof
- Waterproof
- Focus
- Centre
- Fogproof
- Yes
- Weight
- 590 g
The Nikon PROSTAFF P7 8x42 is a central-focus binocular with 8x magnification and 42 mm objective lenses. It weighs 590 g (20.8 oz), so it is a manageable weight to carry on deck or hang around your neck. The real field of view is 7.2 degrees, which works out to 377 ft at 1000 yards. The body is sealed with O-rings and filled with nitrogen gas, which Nikon says keeps it fog-free. It is rated waterproof to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 10 minutes, which covers rain, spray and a short dunking, not time under water. Focusing is by a single central wheel.
Our take
This suits a boater who wants a sealed, fog-resistant 8x glass for wet weather and general daytime watching. The nitrogen fill and O-rings are the reason to pick it. Skip it if you want fast scanning, since 7.2 degrees is a narrow view, or if you need a built-in compass, stabilisation or submersion beyond 1 m for 10 minutes.
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.
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