Product Description

Nikon Trailblazer Binocular 8x25 Waterproof ATB The waterproof/fogproof Trailblazer is Nikon's newest compact All Terrain binocular. Sleek lightweight body lead-and arsenic-free Eco-Glass optics and rubber coating provide a comfortable grip. Multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds offer crisp sharp viewing. Magnification: 8x Objective Diameter: 25mm Angular Field of View: Real 8.2; Apparent 65.6 FOV @ 1000 yds (ft): 429 Close Focus Distance (ft): 8.2 Exit Pupil (mm): 3.1 Relative Brightness: 9.6 Eye Relief (mm): 10 Length (in): Width (in): Weight (oz): Mfg No: 8217 Manufacturer: Nikon Warranty: Lifetime Full Warranty. If any product is found to have defects in workmanship or materials Nikon will at their option repair or replace it at no charge even if you're not the original owner.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69145 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 8 x 25
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 8217
• Dimensions: 2.90" h x 4.10" w x 5.20" l, 1.90 pounds

Features

• Made By: NIKON SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL OPTICS
• Model Number: 8217NIK
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Customer Reviews

A little Gem to Carry with you
I am a Nikon fan and have many products of Nikon. I just love these little waterproof binocluars. I think for ther size, the waterproof and adjustable eye cups they are great. They do have a dial for focusing as well and they even come with a case and are the size of point and shoot cameras. I wouldn't say pocket size but close and they are well made and heavy so a coat pocket in the winter yes otherwise they will fit into a backpack, purse very easily and come with covers for the lenses too. All in all for a small set and certainly not the highest magnification they do what they are intended to do. For me it is just hiking and using them when on the water or near the river and from high above in my city apt looking out over the river and skyline of NYC.

Poorly Constructed, Unfit for Eyeglass Wearers
On the copy I received, the hinges for the left barrel were so loose it could barely hold its postion; the hinges for the right barrel were stiffer and how they should be, but forming the binoculars to fit my eyes only moved the loose, left barrel. Pretty bad.

Worse though was the fact that, if you wear eyeglasses (as I do) you will only be able to see a small portion of the image with these. The eye relief is just too small. Unfortunately I believed Nikon's verbiage on another site that read: "Turn and slide rubber eyecups, complemented by 10mm eye relief, allow these binoculars to be used as comfortably by eyeglass wearers as those with uncorrected vision."

Big fat lie.

So, I visited a store to try other binocs in person and found that for a little more money and a little more weight, the Nikon ProStaff 8x25 (which you can get for $90) are A) well-constructed, B) perfect for use with my eyeglasses, and C) have a sharper image. They're also compact and waterproof. Worth the extra dough, believe me.

Great for the price
I've been using these binoculars for several months now and am very happy with them. They are what I grab on the way out the door for a short hike or casual birdwatching. I like that they are light and small, not too heavy around my neck. The waterproofing is a definite plus, as I've used them in everything from heavy rain to a light snowfall. The optics are pretty good for this price range (under $100), though I would bring a more powerful pair for serious all-day birdwatching or hawkwatching.