Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 Binoculars
High contrast and high resolution thanks to ED glass ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration that causes color fringing and provides a high-contrast, high-resolution image. Oil and water repellent coating Thanks to the oil- and water-repellent coating of the lens and eyepieces, fingerprints and other dirt can be easily wiped off. Locking system for diopter adjustment wheel The locking system for the diopter adjustment wheel prevents accidental adjustment of the wheel. Bright, clear and large field of view All lenses and prisms have multi-layer coating. The roof prisms feature a highly reflective dielectric multilayer coating on the prism and a phase-corrected coating. Together, they produce a bright field of view and lifelike color reproduction. The large apparent field of view* provides a spectacular nature experience. Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) and fogproof thanks to O-ring seals and nitrogen filling The binoculars feature a waterproof design and are filled with nitrogen to prevent fogging of the optical system. This makes them reliable companions even on snow-covered mountains, near water, in fields covered in dew, and during sudden changes in temperature and air pressure.
High contrast and high resolution thanks to ED glass ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration that causes color fringing and provides a high-contrast, high-resolution image. Oil and water repellent coating Thanks to the oil- and water-repellent coating of the lens and eyepieces, fingerprints and other dirt can be easily wiped off. Locking system for diopter adjustment wheel The locking system for the diopter adjustment wheel prevents accidental adjustment of the wheel. Bright, clear and large field of view All lenses and prisms have multi-layer coating. The roof prisms feature a highly reflective dielectric multilayer coating on the prism and a phase-corrected coating. Together, they produce a bright field of view and lifelike color reproduction. The large apparent field of view* provides a spectacular nature experience. Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) and fogproof thanks to O-ring seals and nitrogen filling The binoculars feature a waterproof design and are filled with nitrogen to prevent fogging of the optical system. This makes them reliable companions even on snow-covered mountains, near water, in fields covered in dew, and during sudden changes in temperature and air pressure.
High contrast and high resolution thanks to ED glass ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration that causes color fringing and provides a high-contrast, high-resolution image. Oil and water repellent coating Thanks to the oil- and water-repellent coating of the lens and eyepieces, fingerprints and other dirt can be easily wiped off. Locking system for diopter adjustment wheel The locking system for the diopter adjustment wheel prevents accidental adjustment of the wheel. Bright, clear and large field of view All lenses and prisms have multi-layer coating. The roof prisms feature a highly reflective dielectric multilayer coating on the prism and a phase-corrected coating. Together, they produce a bright field of view and lifelike color reproduction. The large apparent field of view* provides a spectacular nature experience. Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) and fogproof thanks to O-ring seals and nitrogen filling The binoculars feature a waterproof design and are filled with nitrogen to prevent fogging of the optical system. This makes them reliable companions even on snow-covered mountains, near water, in fields covered in dew, and during sudden changes in temperature and air pressure.
High contrast and high resolution thanks to ED glass ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration that causes color fringing and provides a high-contrast, high-resolution image. Oil and water repellent coating Thanks to the oil- and water-repellent coating of the lens and eyepieces, fingerprints and other dirt can be easily wiped off. Locking system for diopter adjustment wheel The locking system for the diopter adjustment wheel prevents accidental adjustment of the wheel. Bright, clear and large field of view All lenses and prisms have multi-layer coating. The roof prisms feature a highly reflective dielectric multilayer coating on the prism and a phase-corrected coating. Together, they produce a bright field of view and lifelike color reproduction. The large apparent field of view* provides a spectacular nature experience. Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) and fogproof thanks to O-ring seals and nitrogen filling The binoculars feature a waterproof design and are filled with nitrogen to prevent fogging of the optical system. This makes them reliable companions even on snow-covered mountains, near water, in fields covered in dew, and during sudden changes in temperature and air pressure.
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I have been using a Nikon Aculon binoculars since 2012 when I started birding watching. I wanted to upgrade my binoculars and I couldn't think of any other brand other than Nikon. So I chose this Monarch M7 8x42. I always carry a binocular and camera while birding which was a burden for my neck. So when I saw the harness offer in B&H for the binocular I wanted I immediately ordered and got the best one. The image quality and the colour is amazing. This monarch M7 has taken my birding to a next level. I am definitely happy about it. B&H service also was wonderful.
originally posted on REI
I went from Aculons 10x42 to Prostaff 3s 10x42 to these (M7 8x42) within two years and each upgrade has come with incremental performance that accurately reflects their respective price points.Right away you can tell these have what I would consider "pro glass". The prostaffs have a nice and bright image and its reasonably sharp but these blow the prostaffs out of the water. The image is great, vivid, super bright, extremely clear, and razor sharp. Chromatic abberation/diffraction is well controlled with the m7 because of the ED glass and this was the main reason for my upgrade from the prostaff. The prostaff suffered heavily from this and would distract from the experience with any moderate contrast heavy sceneries.The rubber armor seams to be smooth and less ... MoreI went from Aculons 10x42 to Prostaff 3s 10x42 to these (M7 8x42) within two years and each upgrade has come with incremental performance that accurately reflects their respective price points.Right away you can tell these have what I would consider "pro glass". The prostaffs have a nice and bright image and its reasonably sharp but these blow the prostaffs out of the water. The image is great, vivid, super bright, extremely clear, and razor sharp. Chromatic abberation/diffraction is well controlled with the m7 because of the ED glass and this was the main reason for my upgrade from the prostaff. The prostaff suffered heavily from this and would distract from the experience with any moderate contrast heavy sceneries.The rubber armor seams to be smooth and less 'grippy' than the prostaff. I dont know how I feel about that. I really liked the grippy soft texture from the Prostaffs so to me this feels like a downgrade. I presume its to make these easier to clean. I wont dock this as a minus in my review because thats a subjective feel. Dont get me wrong. These are incredibly well made and feel like a quality optical instrument still.The hinge to adjust the IPD is really stiff but smooth, and I like that a lot. Once I have them dialed in to my eyes, they stay there. Same thing with the diopter adjustment since it locks. I found it way too easy to change these with the prostaffs. One thing that I didnt really like is you cant adjust the diopter with the eyecups all the way recessed (as you would have them if you were to wear glasses, like I do). So the only way to adjust the diopter is to move the eyecup to the next open setting to be able to unlock the diopter dial and adjust like that. Very minor inconvenience and its only a one time thing so no big deal.Focusing is smooth and relatively fast. You dont have to turn the dial much to move from object to object.The strap sucks, but what optical device comes with a nice strap? None of my cameras came with a nice strap neither. I use the peak design strap lite for mine.The case is nice. It fits snug and feels like quality. I was thinking of investing in a nicer case but with these I think they will do for now until im feeling fancier.I want to go over the image again. The image is fantastic! Another thing is the field of view is over 8 degrees. It comes out to over 400ft wide at a distance of 1000ft. Sorry I dont memorize the specs but this really increases the enjoyment of the bins. Seeing so much of the scenery is fantastic for finding your object (be it a bird or elk).If you are starting out, there is nothing really wrong with getting the prostaffs to start off with. The cheap price is great if you are unsure that you are going to get into using binoculars or if they are going to be for very casual viewing. But, if you know you want to get into birding (for example) or you already have experience with bins and want to upgrade, I would highly recommend these. The next step after these are bins in the $1000 range. For mid range price, these are a great value.
originally posted on johnlewis.com
The Nikon Monarch M5 Waterproof Binoculars, 10 x 42 are light, small and compact, perfect for using at home or on an outing, the rubberized coating should provide some protection and means they can be held comfortably. They are a fully sealed unit, meaning they should be water and fog proof, however I have been unable to test this as yet.They are easy to adjust with a smooth focus knob for both spectacle wears and non-wearers alike; with a dioptre & eye relief, though I would have liked the enclosed booklet to have explained how to adjust for first timers.These came as standard with neck strap, case and lens caps, these caps are pre attached to the binocular housing, while the cap for the eyepieces are attached to the neck strap, providing the advantage of not ... MoreThe Nikon Monarch M5 Waterproof Binoculars, 10 x 42 are light, small and compact, perfect for using at home or on an outing, the rubberized coating should provide some protection and means they can be held comfortably. They are a fully sealed unit, meaning they should be water and fog proof, however I have been unable to test this as yet.They are easy to adjust with a smooth focus knob for both spectacle wears and non-wearers alike; with a dioptre & eye relief, though I would have liked the enclosed booklet to have explained how to adjust for first timers.These came as standard with neck strap, case and lens caps, these caps are pre attached to the binocular housing, while the cap for the eyepieces are attached to the neck strap, providing the advantage of not having to fumble around, wondering exactly where you last put them down.I have had limited use of these binoculars at the time of writing this review, only having had the opportunity to use them at home and in my garden to watch the birds. The image is clear, bright and crisp as you would expect from this range, the quality was also clear in low light. However shortly after receiving them I noticed that there was a crack in the plastic by one of the eye pieces under the eye relief. This did leave me feeling somewhat disappointed and surprised and makes me question there construction and durability. This has limited my testing and the binoculars have now been returned to the manufacturer for repair, under warranty. The returns process was straightforward. At the time of writing they are with the repair centre awaiting evaluation.
| Focusing System | Central Focus |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective Diameter | 42mm |
| Angular Field of View (Real) | 6.9° |
| Angular Field of View (Apparent) | 62.2° |
Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 Binoculars
Free delivery between 12–19 June
Nikon 10x42 Monarch M7 Binocular | ED Glass | Oil- and Water-Repellent Coating | Waterproof & Fog-Free
Delivery between 16–24 June $9.90
Nikon Monarch M7 10 X 42 (BAA903SA)
Delivery between 15–18 June $21.20
Nikon BAA903SA Monarch M7 10x42 Binoculars
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I have been using a Nikon Aculon binoculars since 2012 when I started birding watching. I wanted to upgrade my binoculars and I couldn't think of any other brand other than Nikon. So I chose this Monarch M7 8x42. I always carry a binocular and camera while birding which was a burden for my neck. So when I saw the harness offer in B&H for the binocular I wanted I immediately ordered and got the best one. The image quality and the colour is amazing. This monarch M7 has taken my birding to a next level. I am definitely happy about it. B&H service also was wonderful.
I went from Aculons 10x42 to Prostaff 3s 10x42 to these (M7 8x42) within two years and each upgrade has come with incremental performance that accurately reflects their respective price points.Right away you can tell these have what I would consider "pro glass". The prostaffs have a nice and bright image and its reasonably sharp but these blow the prostaffs out of the water. The image is great, vivid, super bright, extremely clear, and razor sharp. Chromatic abberation/diffraction is well controlled with the m7 because of the ED glass and this was the main reason for my upgrade from the prostaff. The prostaff suffered heavily from this and would distract from the experience with any moderate contrast heavy sceneries.The rubber armor seams to be smooth and less ... MoreI went from Aculons 10x42 to Prostaff 3s 10x42 to these (M7 8x42) within two years and each upgrade has come with incremental performance that accurately reflects their respective price points.Right away you can tell these have what I would consider "pro glass". The prostaffs have a nice and bright image and its reasonably sharp but these blow the prostaffs out of the water. The image is great, vivid, super bright, extremely clear, and razor sharp. Chromatic abberation/diffraction is well controlled with the m7 because of the ED glass and this was the main reason for my upgrade from the prostaff. The prostaff suffered heavily from this and would distract from the experience with any moderate contrast heavy sceneries.The rubber armor seams to be smooth and less 'grippy' than the prostaff. I dont know how I feel about that. I really liked the grippy soft texture from the Prostaffs so to me this feels like a downgrade. I presume its to make these easier to clean. I wont dock this as a minus in my review because thats a subjective feel. Dont get me wrong. These are incredibly well made and feel like a quality optical instrument still.The hinge to adjust the IPD is really stiff but smooth, and I like that a lot. Once I have them dialed in to my eyes, they stay there. Same thing with the diopter adjustment since it locks. I found it way too easy to change these with the prostaffs. One thing that I didnt really like is you cant adjust the diopter with the eyecups all the way recessed (as you would have them if you were to wear glasses, like I do). So the only way to adjust the diopter is to move the eyecup to the next open setting to be able to unlock the diopter dial and adjust like that. Very minor inconvenience and its only a one time thing so no big deal.Focusing is smooth and relatively fast. You dont have to turn the dial much to move from object to object.The strap sucks, but what optical device comes with a nice strap? None of my cameras came with a nice strap neither. I use the peak design strap lite for mine.The case is nice. It fits snug and feels like quality. I was thinking of investing in a nicer case but with these I think they will do for now until im feeling fancier.I want to go over the image again. The image is fantastic! Another thing is the field of view is over 8 degrees. It comes out to over 400ft wide at a distance of 1000ft. Sorry I dont memorize the specs but this really increases the enjoyment of the bins. Seeing so much of the scenery is fantastic for finding your object (be it a bird or elk).If you are starting out, there is nothing really wrong with getting the prostaffs to start off with. The cheap price is great if you are unsure that you are going to get into using binoculars or if they are going to be for very casual viewing. But, if you know you want to get into birding (for example) or you already have experience with bins and want to upgrade, I would highly recommend these. The next step after these are bins in the $1000 range. For mid range price, these are a great value.
The Nikon Monarch M5 Waterproof Binoculars, 10 x 42 are light, small and compact, perfect for using at home or on an outing, the rubberized coating should provide some protection and means they can be held comfortably. They are a fully sealed unit, meaning they should be water and fog proof, however I have been unable to test this as yet.They are easy to adjust with a smooth focus knob for both spectacle wears and non-wearers alike; with a dioptre & eye relief, though I would have liked the enclosed booklet to have explained how to adjust for first timers.These came as standard with neck strap, case and lens caps, these caps are pre attached to the binocular housing, while the cap for the eyepieces are attached to the neck strap, providing the advantage of not ... MoreThe Nikon Monarch M5 Waterproof Binoculars, 10 x 42 are light, small and compact, perfect for using at home or on an outing, the rubberized coating should provide some protection and means they can be held comfortably. They are a fully sealed unit, meaning they should be water and fog proof, however I have been unable to test this as yet.They are easy to adjust with a smooth focus knob for both spectacle wears and non-wearers alike; with a dioptre & eye relief, though I would have liked the enclosed booklet to have explained how to adjust for first timers.These came as standard with neck strap, case and lens caps, these caps are pre attached to the binocular housing, while the cap for the eyepieces are attached to the neck strap, providing the advantage of not having to fumble around, wondering exactly where you last put them down.I have had limited use of these binoculars at the time of writing this review, only having had the opportunity to use them at home and in my garden to watch the birds. The image is clear, bright and crisp as you would expect from this range, the quality was also clear in low light. However shortly after receiving them I noticed that there was a crack in the plastic by one of the eye pieces under the eye relief. This did leave me feeling somewhat disappointed and surprised and makes me question there construction and durability. This has limited my testing and the binoculars have now been returned to the manufacturer for repair, under warranty. The returns process was straightforward. At the time of writing they are with the repair centre awaiting evaluation.
TLDR, I ended up returning these, but not because they were bad.I found the optical quality on these to be excellent for the money. I already had a pair of entry-/mid-level 8x42 binocs to use for general birding and closer-range trail walking but wanted a 10x pair for sweeping high desert/coastal views.Pros:Excellent optical quality for the priceExcellent build quality - they do feel like a 'premium' build in the hands, and the focus knob is butter smooth, and not twitchy or touchy.Nice, well-padded quality caseGreat neck strapCons:Narrower field of view compared to other models in its price range (one of the biggest reasons I returned).Doesn't come with a glasspak (small chest backpack for the binos), as the other model I went with included.These ... MoreTLDR, I ended up returning these, but not because they were bad.I found the optical quality on these to be excellent for the money. I already had a pair of entry-/mid-level 8x42 binocs to use for general birding and closer-range trail walking but wanted a 10x pair for sweeping high desert/coastal views.Pros:Excellent optical quality for the priceExcellent build quality - they do feel like a 'premium' build in the hands, and the focus knob is butter smooth, and not twitchy or touchy.Nice, well-padded quality caseGreat neck strapCons:Narrower field of view compared to other models in its price range (one of the biggest reasons I returned).Doesn't come with a glasspak (small chest backpack for the binos), as the other model I went with included.These really are great binoculars. I just went with a competitor's model in the same class/price range that was on sale at a steep discount at the time. I weighed both and these came in 2 oz heavier. To the Monarch's credit, in addition to slightly better optical quality it also had better depth of focus, meaning you don't need to adjust as frequently. These also have far superior eye relief, for those that wear glasses. I do wear glasses and often feel the need to take them off to get the full benefit from the wider FOV that the model I ended up choosing has to offer.I'd have kept these if weight and money were not a factor for me. Part of me wanted to keep them since they did just feel better overall.
I used to work at LL Bean Hunting store and sold a lot of binoculars to customers. Most of them had little to no experience and often had poor understanding of the benefits of good glass that was properly tuned to their eyesight. Based upon my own experience and feedback from customers, I often turned to the Nikon line, especially the Monarchs, if people wanted decent glass without breaking the bank. Everyone who came back was happy with their purchase, and I have since recommended them to friends and family. When it came time to buy binoculars for a friend, no doubt in my mind which one to pick! He and his wife are delighted, seeing birds they never noticed with cheap, poor glasses.
I've only had these for several months, but they're a quality pair binoculars. Image is really clear and beautiful, and the magnification is easy to handle (doesn't feel unstable). The lens caps, eye caps, neck strap, and soft case all protect the binoculars well, so I don't worry about them getting damaged when they're in the top of a backpack (I wouldn't pack them underneath anything though). The width of the eye pieces adjusts smoothly and holds its place; fits eyes that are wide-set or close-set easily. I've come across binoculars that don't adjust small enough for my face but have no issue with these ones, and they also fit faces much larger than mine. The focus knob is easy to turn while looking through the binoculars. Everything moves smoothly and quietly. ... MoreI've only had these for several months, but they're a quality pair binoculars. Image is really clear and beautiful, and the magnification is easy to handle (doesn't feel unstable). The lens caps, eye caps, neck strap, and soft case all protect the binoculars well, so I don't worry about them getting damaged when they're in the top of a backpack (I wouldn't pack them underneath anything though). The width of the eye pieces adjusts smoothly and holds its place; fits eyes that are wide-set or close-set easily. I've come across binoculars that don't adjust small enough for my face but have no issue with these ones, and they also fit faces much larger than mine. The focus knob is easy to turn while looking through the binoculars. Everything moves smoothly and quietly. Primarily using them to identify birds, but have also used them to look up at the leaves in tall trees.
I bought these binoculars 4 years ago. They’ve served me well in bright, dark and shady environments in the open or in woods. I even star gaze with them, and observe through my home windows. The image quality is excellently clear and crisp with great colors all the way to the edge of the visual field without color or wavy distortion (chromatic aberration). They are quite light weight and easily carried in small and large hands. There is a wide eye range to fit small and large face size, and stable, non-slip eye cups for viewing with or without glasses. The right eye diopter adjustment is tight and doesn’t slip. The lens cups are attached, won’t get lost, and fit snuggly. The ocular lens cup can attach to one or both sides of the neck strap, I attach to both sides so ... MoreI bought these binoculars 4 years ago. They’ve served me well in bright, dark and shady environments in the open or in woods. I even star gaze with them, and observe through my home windows. The image quality is excellently clear and crisp with great colors all the way to the edge of the visual field without color or wavy distortion (chromatic aberration). They are quite light weight and easily carried in small and large hands. There is a wide eye range to fit small and large face size, and stable, non-slip eye cups for viewing with or without glasses. The right eye diopter adjustment is tight and doesn’t slip. The lens cups are attached, won’t get lost, and fit snuggly. The ocular lens cup can attach to one or both sides of the neck strap, I attach to both sides so that when I’m not viewing the caps automatically fall onto the eye lenses and protect from moisture , pollen and dust. The field of view is more than enough to view quick flying birds and moving animals. The more used, the more proficient one gets at focusing in line with the sighted object, thus although these are not ”wide angle binoculars” they function like one. The neck strap is comfortable and made well. This is a superb, durable instrument and very well priced.
I've been debating on buying my first binoculars for a while for butterfly counting and nature photography. Although I was looking at more expensive and higher magnification, I decided to go with the Nikon 8x42 Monarch M5 based on other recommendations. I was very pleased with the stability and the ease to focus into my subject. These are so fun to use that I will keep them in my bag frequently. The lenses appear high quality with no refraction glare. They are easy to focus and work well with my very petite face. They are light weight and material is easy to grip. I also like the fact they are water proof as I am out at the seaside or on a boat most days. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for a reasonable birding or nature binocular.
I have an old pair of budget Bushnell 10x50 binoculars. My family and I recently got interested in birding, and it was time to upgrade our binoculars. These have exceeded expectations and are so much better than our old pair. I particularly like the wide field of view and a contrasty and colorful image that these produce. Focusing mechanism is also very nice, and these can focus much closer. I thought about getting M5 but was convinced by a wider field of view in M7. We took these out for a walk in the woods, and observed many birds. Now we want to go out and use these more! What a nice incentive to spend time outdoors.
These are just the right size for finding feathered friends.At about one-half the price, you get most of the specifications of Nikon's flagship optics. Objective lens covers remain in place solidly and are easier to pull down than to secure. More importantly, they will not get lost. Visually, even near objects (1.8 meters) are clear.The eyepiece covers always fit regardless of pupil-pupil adjustment. Important: make up a small webbing strap to secure them to the body. Their other lug is useless. The split lug could lose them.
| Focusing System | Central Focus |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective Diameter | 42mm |
| Angular Field of View (Real) | 6.9° |
| Angular Field of View (Apparent) | 62.2° |
