Steiner 7x50 Navigator Pro Binoculars with 7X Magnification, High Contrast Optics, Floating Prism System, Sports-Auto Focus, Delivers Excellent Image Clarity, with Compass

Wow! I'm totally impressed. The build of these are unreal. Yes, they have some weight to them, but it's substance. The optics are really bright and clear. I had to adjust each eye-piece separately as my eyes aren't the greatest as I get older. The compass card is huge and easy to read, especially with the red LED night light. What a substantial set of optics. I had considered cheaper alternatives but the reviews convinced me to go with the real deal the first time, else I go through multiple purchases of cheap substitutes. These will no doubt outlive me; the case is great and I will eventually opt for the floating strap once I get out on the water this spring. I was following several pairs on eBay but the ending price of the auctions for used binoculars was so high that I figured brand new would be the way to go. I don't regret this purchase at all. This is a worthy investment as I plan on doing even more sailing where I'll need to read buoys and channel markers, take bearings, and look for shoals and rocks. I like to navigate by paper chart and do my own plotting and cross-bearings, relying on electronics as little as possible. If you take the plunge on these you'll never look back; these will definitely be going ashore with me so they don't "grow legs" while I'm off the boat. I could not justify the extra expense of the Commanders and didn't really want the rangefinder reticle to take up my whole viewfinder, as it is, the compass doesn't really block the image much. If these aren't military grade, I don't know what is. No buyer's remorse here!

Bought the Steiner - "Military/Marine 7X50 Binocular," less than a month ago and every one on BridgeWatch wants to "Borrow" it. This has made it so that it will be the library- like "Borrowing Unit," and thus purchased this Steiner -"Navigator Pro 7X50 Binocular," for exclusive use by this writer. It is superior with enhanced coatings for all circumstances eliminating minor night distortions that the Military/Marine unit has, Nitrogen Purged, Hefty, well balanced, and crystal clear- advanced coatings on optics all makes this unit: Outstanding. It is pricey but if marine safety and navigation are salient to keeping Safety-At-Sea, plus "Intra- Coastal Water Way" use - this unit has no rivals for value and utility. If economy is warranted, stay with the "Military/Marine" unit, which will -in fact- fit the bill, but again everyone will want to "try it out," and may never be returned. Update: This binocular is now over two years old and operates just like it did right out of the box, even with hard marine use in all forms of dirty weather and rough water. This speaks well for itself for quality and unsurpassed utility, plus having a life-time-warranty, as long as it is treated as any precision optical instrument, using the neck strap at all times and casing it when not in use.Both the U.S.N., and U.S. Coast Guard use 7X50 Binoculars for General Bridge Watch plus for Look-Outs,as the greater the magnifications yields increased "Magnification Image Movement," and for light-gathering capabilities for Night Vision and Astronomical Purposes Seven (7) Power is judged the most versatile. Steiner is the choice maker for many navies of NATO nations, with the U.S.M.C. using Steiners, as well as the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Seals, except these are made for military purposes and hence carry a very heavy purchase price. The Steiner Navigator Pro is Made In Germany, as well as the Steiner Military/Marine Binocular; my source of the information is from Steiner-U.S.A.-Incorporated and from extensive internet researches on Steiner Binoculars. Those in the Maritime Trade/Merchant Marine know what value these words mean as there is No Way Of Valuing Life At Sea and Safety At Sea- all go hand in hand, including but not limited to and for the Pleasure Boating Community.Sad to have learned that Steiner of Germany has -in fact- discontinued making this Outstanding Binocular, going from "BAK4 Prisms," to cheaper and inferior "Schmidt-Pechan Prisms" which have latent defects by having more "Light Bending Characteristics," and hence less light transmission, especially lacking in Night Vision Requirements both for Navigation and Astronomy. Amazon is offering this now discontinued unit with a 50% Discount and took advantage of purchasing another for gift purposes. The replacement binocular is called the "Navigator," which has a heavier price and using more plastic in the body to reduce: production costs, size, weight and focal length. The "Schmidt-Pechan Prisms" were -in fact- made for "Roof Prism Binoculars," which are less bright and less sharper image than binoculars with the "BAK4 Prisms" as the "Steiner Navigator Pro." If one wants to "Fact Check," use the intenet and look up "Inferiority Of Schmidt-Pechan Prisms Compared To BAK4 Prisms For Binoculars." This is also makes a perfect gift item! I know this as fact as I purchased two units as "gift items," one for a gentleman and one for a lady- both avid pleasure boaters!

I normally got a very bad habit of writing to much , but this will need very little to say . I am 83 years of age , and for 67 years years i have been buying binoculars. In that time i have bought approx 38 to 40 pairs , so yes i feel i know a good pair of Binoculars . Still own about 6 . So what do i think of these Steiner Military Marine 7X50 Bins . Size , perfect , far to complex to explain but they used a method that has caused them to be even neater than any other 7X50 I have ever seen . Optics , only the best “ BAK 4 Prisms “ . Weight , heavy yes but you must expect thatwhen they have been driven over by a 2 . 1/4 ton USA Pick up truck . Yes of course marked , but no fault in usage .Working perfectly and Colimnation perfect line up . Almost the most perfect set of Gasses i have ever seen , i am convinced once you hold these then you will not want to put them down . I am happy for you to contact me via Amazon , as to Amazon then you have a winner here . Ken Picton .

Oh my, I have never looked through binoculars of this quality. I am amazed, they are by far worth it. Throughout the other 2 pair I wasted money on from Amazon

There is a reason why Steiner is the go to brand for maritime and armed professionals worldwide. You don't buy these binoculars to put them away in your jacket. You buy them to give you unparalleled clarity and sturdiness in unforgiving environments. As a maritime professional I have found the built-in compass (different model) more of a nuisance than an asset. Even more when working on a big metal ship which offsets any magnetic field. In my career I have used Bushnell (crap), Nikon (if you really have to), Swarovski (couldn't justify it's price tag), but Steiner has always stood out for me.I added some auto luminescent tape on my binoculars so I can find them easily at night.The strap attachment is a downside, as it doesn't allow me to buy a nicer strap. The current strap is, just like the pouch, of a too cheap quality that doesn't do justice to the binoculars. I also miss a place where I could add my name, rank or otherwise personalize them.Are they worth it? Absolutely! (Cruise ship professionals know what the review title means)

Superior optics. You get what you pay for. I don’t like how heavy they are, otherwise an excellent choice.