Product Description

A zzom binocular. What a great idea. Do you wish you could get just a little closer with your binocular? The ability to zoom in closer (or zoom out farther) is a key feature found on the Nikon TraveLite V zoom binoculars. You can zoom within a range from 8 times to 24 times magnification. The 25mm diameter objective keeps this binocular compact and lightweight for convenient mobility. Ideally suited for theater and sports use, you can see details that you've never imagined seeing before. Compact, rubber coated design for easy grip, multicoated optics, quick center focusing, BaK4 high index prisms are just addition features that make Nikon the obvious choice when optical standards rate on top of the scale. Although this binocular is somewhat weather resistant, it is not waterproof. Aspherical lenses eliminate virtually all distortion Field of View at 1000 Yards at 8x is 240 feet Relative Brightness of 9.6 at 8x Close Focus Distance (ft) 13 ft Rubber Coated (Armored) Unit Dimensions L x W 5x4.6 inch / Weight 12.3 ounce

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2505 in Camera & Photo
• Size: 8-24 x 25 Zoom
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 7474
• Released on: 2002-09-02
• Dimensions: 2.09" h x 4.65" w x 5.00" l, 5.00 pounds

Features

• Quick central focusing
• Advanced zoom control quickly goes from 8x to 24x magnification
• Multicoated optics
• BaK4 high index prisms
• Compact rubber-coated design for easy grip

Customer Reviews

Affordable quality and light weight
In selecting a binocular to use in my backpacking and mountaineering hobbies, I wanted something small, light weight, and with reasonably good optics, yet not so expensive that I'd cry in my beer for days should I drop or otherwise damage them. These binoculars seemed to be the ideal choice. Although slightly more expensive than the half-dozen other brands which I compared them with, to my eyes the Nikon Travelites had noticeably superior optics. They are compact yet comfortable to hold, and the rubber body covering provides for a secure grip. And with a weight of around 9-ounces I almost never give a second thought about adding them to my pack. I chose the 10x model, but 8x, 9x, and 12x models are also available for those with differing needs and preferences. An all around quality binocular for this price range.

Wow!
I will skip the technical mumbo jumbo and focus on the experience of using these binoculars.

When I first picked these up, I was surprised and pleased at how light and comfortable they were in my hands. My pleasure remained and my surprise quickly turned to amazement when I brought them to my glasses (Yes, I wear glasses and no, I did not take them off to try them out. I use them with my glasses on - very nice!). WOW! Beautiful color and pristine field of view - from the left of the lenses to the right the of the lenses. I did not know such a wonderful image could be seen through binoculars. Images seen are crystal clear and higher detail than what can be seen with the naked eye (or in my world - through glasses). This is true from the closest focused items to the furthest focused object. (I looked at weeds ~15' away and on the weeds I could see grains of dirt not seen with the unaided eye. Also the weeds were more distinguished than with the unaided eye. I turned to look at some nearby mountains and I clearly saw eagles riding thermals that I could not see without the binoculars).
The focus knob is easy to use, they are very easy on the eyes, the price is reasonable, and I even like the color. These would make a fine gift for most any age group and for most user levels.

These binoculars are spectacular. WOW!

Lense Flare
I own the older version of these so I thought this would be a safe bet to give my bird watching sister for Christmas. When she tried them out she complained of a half moon shaped flare in the lower left corner that comprised about 1/3 of the field of view. This was evident any time the binoculars were pointed within 90 degrees of the sun. My older Nikon binoculars do not exhibit this if pointed in the exact same direction. She tried two copies of these (we paid the shipping cost for both returns to B&H)and I am looking for another comparable set in a different brand.