Nikon Monarch ATB: Reference Value Binos, Part 1

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nutnfancy
November 18, 2008

PART 1 of 3: Excellent quality binoculars are indispensable for many activities to include tactical operations, general recreation, watching sporting events, wildlife watching, and hunting. In thi...

PART 1 of 3:
Excellent quality binoculars are indispensable for many activities to include tactical operations, general recreation, watching sporting events, wildlife watching, and hunting. In this three part video series, I take an in-depth look at features, terminology (simplified), and specifications that will make a difference in the performance of your selected binos. My current reference standard for high value and yet super high quality medium-format binos are the excellent "Nikon Monarch ATB" series. These Monarch 8x42 and 10x42 binos compare very favorably against MUCH more expensive binoculars and they are generally THE class leader against all comers in terms of weight at a very light 21.5 oz (subject to change). These Nikons are some of the most popular binos in the world today and have amassed an impressive track record of dependable performance and they have many fans the world over. They offer an incredible quality level and set of features for around $300: high quality and precision-ground Eco glass, phase-corrected and fully multi-coated optics, tough quality construction with useful rubber armor, total waterproofness, extendable eyecups that stay in place, a stiff hinge to maintain alignment, outstanding optical resistance to light flare-ups (from night urban lighting), an incredible 25 year generous replacement warranty, and they are offered in some great colors (black, tan and green camo patterns). A minor downside are lens covers that don't fit tight enough and they come with an unimpressive carry case. Sure it'd be great to have a pair of Leicas or Swarovski 10x42 binos but they are outrageously expensive, are still heavier than the Monarch ATBs (!), and they do not represent good value. Who has an extra $2,000 to $3,000 to devote soley to ONE pair of binos?! We all have too many gear needs competing for our limited funds. But these Monarch binos will more than adequately fill your optics requirements. From over nine years experience, I can attest these Monarch ATB binos will hold their own against most other offerings and are comfortable for extended viewing sessions. They offer the best compromise of brightness, sharpness, weight, ease of use, compactness, and durability that's currently available (Nov 2008) and they will delight the majority of users with their impressive performance. ////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 10 out of 10 //////////NOTE: Sorry for the "tinny" looking beginning; there's a problem with my movie maker outputing that for the first few seconds.

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Great video!! Can you do a review on the Kahales vs. Swaroski scopes?

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I mean that the politics here are screwed up, its so hard to get a gun.

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i know, ... my drivers license has my P.O. Box as the address instead of a physical address and they made a really big deal out of it. i had to go to the DMV and get a special form printed out and fax it to them... i was buying a shotgun for goodness sake. i was in the DMV for 2 hours trying to get the paper! and thats after i drove to a smaller town in the valley so that the line would by smaller.

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Awesome vid - love the Monarchs, especially in the real tree camo. Has anyone out there compared the 10x42 Monarchs with 10x42 Vortex Vipers? I've heard good things about the Vipers but would love to hear any opinions on how they stack up against the Monarchs.

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