Binoculars Rating

1. 

   B. J. Martin
   July 14th, 2010 - 09:02

   Review by B. J. Martin for Nikon 8221 Trailblazer 10 X 50mm All Terrain Binoculars
   Rating:
   +

   Living in the upper Mid West, the landscape’s heavily forested and glaciated.
   
   It’s time to see what I was missing.

   Nikon lens/prisms are World renowned,…and for the dollar, arguably the best.
   
   I wanted Roof Prism binoculars, so that made the decision easier.

   Magnification is a preference factor, I chose 10X magnification after trying a family members 8X
   
   (more on this later)

   + Trailblazers became the logical choice because of the larger 50mm objective lens +

   With a larger 50mm objective lens, you attain many sought after qualities.
   
   1: they gather more light entering the binoculars resulting in better imaging {any low light, dusk/dawn}
   
   2: the field of view {angle of view} increases for smoother viewing/scanning
   
   3: they generate a larger exit pupil for easier focusing and viewing for your eye

   After enjoying the Nikon Trailblazer 10X50 for about a week now, I must say the decision was perfect.
   
   Quite frankly, I’m amazed with the Trailblazers superb viewing ~ clarity ~ solid/rugged ATB construction.
   
   When you hold these in hand, it really feels like your holding quality.
   
   You get a good feeling even before using them,…call it the X factor.
   
   (30 oz. is also acceptable weight for this quality)

   I don’t wear glasses, so I needed to turn’up the eyecups 1 click to eliminate any ‘vignetting’,..no problem.
   
   The 10X magnification is a thrill; with ice forming around them, I spotted 3 Goldeneyes’ diving underwater
   
   nearly a half mile away…incredible!
   
   This magnification hasn’t given me issues on holding steady view.

   One last thing,
   
   I did some personal tests to see if I lost any color or contrast with the Trailblazers,
   
   ..the answer is no.
   
   All I got was an accurate, super clear image and a smile!

   ~ The Nikon Trailblazer 10X50 are clear winners & easily 5 Stars for their stellar value ~
   
2. 

   NGC7662
   July 14th, 2010 - 09:31

   Review by NGC7662 for Nikon 8221 Trailblazer 10 X 50mm All Terrain Binoculars
   Rating:
   I recently purchased these binoculars after comparing against Nikon Monarch binoculars. The Nikon’s well-known model, Monarch binoculars (8 x 42mm) are somewhat smaller, compared to this Trailblazer (50mm model). Since I use these binoculars for astronomy and star gazing, I need binoculars that have a large aperture as possible. Besides, I wear the eye-glasses. So, I wanted binoculars that have a longer eye-relief, also. This model has 19.6mm (0.78″) eye-relief. After considering all the above, I decided to try this new model out. Tonight, I watched the comet, C/2007 N3 (Lulin) with my eye-glasses through these binoculars. After I focused the binoculars to Saturn first, I just pulled slightly down to center the comet. I could verify the comet, Lulin very easily. All the star fields I could see in the sight were pin point, crisp and sharp. The image quality is also excellent and it is very easy to handle for a long time because of its light-weight design, compared to the old-fashioned heavy Porro prizm binoculars.
   
   Additionally, the price was very affordable, comparing to somewhat expensive Monarch series. Overall, I am very satisfied with these Trailblazer binoculars. I strongly recommend anyone who wish to do star gazing. At last, 10x power may be a little shaky but if you lean against any wall, trees or car, it should be fine even for star gazing.
   
   If you would have needed more larger aparture, Nikon has Monarch series featuring 56mm aperture models, 8.5x, 10x and 12x but the prices will be 2.5 times more than these Trailblazer series, though. Nikon Trailblazer 10×50 Binoculars – Black
3. 

   D. Hunsaker
   July 14th, 2010 - 09:40

   Review by D. Hunsaker for Nikon 8221 Trailblazer 10 X 50mm All Terrain Binoculars
   Rating:
   I’m happy with these bino’s. They are a bit big but they have better eye relief than my brothers 2 1/2 the price monarchs 10×42’s and I need that because I wear glasses and the field of view is very good. The single eye right side diopter adjustment is harder than it should be and thats why I’m not giving it five stars. Nikon said you should only need to adjust this once and leave it alone but I’ve been hunting for over 40 years and used many a bino and when you are looking at distances that vary from 50 to 1000 yds. plus, you need to fine tune the focus from time to time. With the diopter ring being as difficult to turn as it is it can be a bit of a pain. I’m still very happy with them and would recommend them to anyone, especially for the price.
4. 

   T. Fichter
   July 14th, 2010 - 09:50

   Review by T. Fichter for Nikon 8221 Trailblazer 10 X 50mm All Terrain Binoculars
   Rating:
   Took awhile to get used to the eye piece adjusters but these binoculars are really bright and clear.
5. 

   marchfool
   July 14th, 2010 - 09:56

   Review by marchfool for Nikon 8221 Trailblazer 10 X 50mm All Terrain Binoculars
   Rating:
   I like the way these binoculars feel in my hand. Even better, I like what I see when I look through the lenses. Have to remember to adjust the eye pieces but after that it’s pretty smooth sailing. Only got them a week or so ago but took them out bird watching recently and it was a delight. Liked that I could use them with sunglasses and without. Images were all sharp and clear. And it was easy to focus and follow birds as they flew across the sky. Last night I brought them to the Hollywood Bowl to see Paul McCartney and I’m glad I did. In the past I brought smaller binoculars to concerts but those 50mm lenses captured more light and greater detail and they didn’t feel too heavy in my hands. Have gazed at the moon and stars a few times as well and marveled at all the things I’d never been able to see before from my backyard.
6. 

   S. S. Sandor
   July 14th, 2010 - 10:01

   Review by S. S. Sandor for Nikon Action 16×50 EX ATB Binocular
   Rating:
   Amazon offered the lowest price and the service exceeded my expectation. Have used them with excellent results at night observing the moon and stars. Much, much better than the much less expensive 10X50 I have been using. Also did some bird watching and found the brightness and color accurracy also much better than the cheaper pair. Another pleasant surprise was the Nikon allowed viewing at a much closer distance really making their range for viewing much more practical. The weight is about the same as the cheaper pair and I can only wish they were half the weight but this weight seems to be about the norm for this size pair. Plan to take them with me on all hikes and trips. They seem to be very well constructed and the rubberized coating makes them easy to use and comfortable. Recommend them to anyone looking for a pair in this size range.
7. 

   Catalin Goilav
   July 14th, 2010 - 11:01

   Review by Catalin Goilav for Nikon Action 16×50 EX ATB Binocular
   Rating:
   I am not an expert in optics (digital cameras, binoculars, etc) but I can make the difference between good quality and not so good quality. I believe that the Nikon Action 16×50 binoculars fit, by far, in the first category. I was still not sure if I made the right decision when I purchased these, since I red several cons along the multitude of pros. Some of them were shaky image (due to the high zoom), pretty heavy for long periods of watching. All I can say now is that they are true, but these things fade by far in comparison to what this baby has to offer. Namely stunning crystal clear and sharp image (even at the edges), extremely rugged and ergonomic construction, fogproof and waterproof.
   
   All in all, I would give it 10 out of 10 in a heartbeat.
8. 

   RoboCore member
   July 14th, 2010 - 11:01

   Review by RoboCore member for Nikon Action 16×50 EX ATB Binocular
   Rating:
   I was looking for bird and animal watching binoculars. And wanted something with significant magnification. 10x and 12x didn’t seem like enough to me. 16x is perfect. a little jittery to hold but not a problem. certainly worth it for the increased magnification. i was impressed at how easy it was to sight, line up, and track objects. I thought it would be harder with 16x magnification. definitely recommend these binoculars. great feel, not too heavy, and visuals look excellent to me.
9. 

   Kevin Walther
   July 14th, 2010 - 11:37

   Review by Kevin Walther for Nikon Action 16×50 EX ATB Binocular
   Rating:
   I didn’t want a pair of low power binoculars as I plan to do a cruise out of Italy through the Eastern Met. If you have concerns about stability with the 16 power, I suggest a tripod because the unit comes with an adapter but, I bought one made by Nikon specifically for this model. The quality is excellent and the magnification is exactly what I wanted. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this product. I love it.
10. 

    John D. Geddings
    July 14th, 2010 - 11:58

    Review by John D. Geddings for Nikon Action 16×50 EX ATB Binocular
    Rating:
    Excellent binoculars for a reasonable price. Good close focus for a wide range of viewing. Optics seem clear and well collminated.Built like a tank and fog/water proof. Good buy.

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