Reviews for Nikon Action 16x50 Binocular16x 50mm - Shockproof, Armored - MPN: 7223
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binolover
- May 18, 2008
this Nikon Action 16x50 has its valueStrengths: 1. very well weight balance. Do not feel heavy at all. 2. very short nearest focus distance, surprisingly. 3. very wide angle at this 16x power range. 4. mechanically very well fit to my hands. Weakness: 1. at this price, I can not say anything negative at all. 2. if want water-proof, just add another $100 more to get an ATB model. 3. although not perfect for lunar observation, it is very acceptable. Summary: 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top 
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Nikon Action 16x50 Binoculars
Strengths: Aspherical eyepiece lenses & BAK4 prisms. Comes with all needed accessories including tripod adapter. The case can be fastened onto a pants belt which makes it very handy for storing small items.
Weakness: Not fogproof or waterproof. Needs a monopod or a tripod for extended viewing. Not good for lunar observation.
I used this binocular for astronomy & for bird watching. I mounted it on a tripod for stargazing, & I used a monopod for watching birds. The brightness, clarity & sharpness is excellent. It is handholdable for brief periods of time. It is not too heavy or too bulky for me.
The biggest disappointment is the fact that this model is made in China & not in Japan. The optics could be better under certain viewing conditions. For example, when viewing a full moon there are multiple images(ghosting) visible due to inadequate optics. Nikon lists their Action 16x50 binocular under the heading of Astronomy, but it is limited in this area. (I sold mine because it was not acceptable for lunar observation) Other than that it is a very good binocular.
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