Posted to Binoculars 2009-01-21
If you love to spend a majority of your time outdoors and are looking for a quality pair of binoculars that won't break the bank, then you may want to check out the Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB. With its small size and rugged build, these binoculars can go with you just about anywhere while weighing less than its full sized counterparts. The 10x36 Monarch ATB provides high quality brightness and resolution without the high price tag that normally accompanies performance of this quality. If you enjoy hunting, boating, fishing, hiking, or marine sports the Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB is a great companion. Measuring 4.8in x 5.1in and weighing only 20.3oz, Nikon has packed a lot of quality functionality into a smaller, lighter weight package than its larger competitors. Although internal functionality is the same, Nikon offers these binoculars in two different skins. You can either opt for the basic black model, or if you prefer your binoculars to not give away your position in the forest, then you can opt for the Dream Season model, complete with Mossy Oak Obsession camo rubber armoring. Either way, you get a quality, light weight set of binoculars for an affordable price.
FeaturesThe Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB provides a wide range of features in a smaller, lightweight size. Manufactured with Nikon's lead and arsenic free Eco glass, the 10x36 Monarch ATB provides a generous field of view at an affordable price point. With fully multicoated lenses for greater image brightness and resolution with minimal distortion the 10x36 Monarch ATB delivers the performance you expect of a larger binocular, but with many of the characteristics of a mid size version, but without the price. The 10x36 Monarch ATB is 100% waterproof and fog-proof, a feature you would expect to have in a pair of quality outdoor binoculars. The 10x36 Monarch ATB utilizes an easy to use set of turn and slide click stop rubber eyecups with 4 positions, fully in, fully out, and two positions between. Along with Nikon's central focus knob adjusting and focusing the 10x36 Monarch ATB is a breeze. PerformanceThe Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB performs quite well for its size. With 10x magnification and an objective diameter of 36, the 10x36 Monarch ATB provides the performance of a much larger pair of binoculars, but in a much smaller and lighter package. The 10x36 Monarch ATB utilizes a roof prism with a central focus focusing system that provides a field of view of 314 feet at 1000 yards. Performance like this is standard in the 8x range, but is impressive functionality in the 10x range. True whites appear really bright and in a smaller, less expensive package, performance is key. The 10x36 Monarch ATB also offers an apparent angular field of view of 55.3 and a close focus distance of 8.2 feet which is great in comparison to is much larger, lesser field of view counterparts. SummaryIn conclusion, if you are looking for a quality pair of binoculars that are lightweight and can pretty much go anywhere with you, then you may want to invest in the Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB. They provide great performance at a price you can afford. The binoculars will work great for any outdoor enthusiast who doesn't want to be bogged down by a heavier pair of lens. Unless you are looking for higher performance and you don't care about weight, the Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB would be the way to go. Pros
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