AT A GLANCE
- Lead and Arsenic-Free Eco-Glass
- Silver-Coated Roof Prisms
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
- Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
- Closed-Bridge Configuration
- Reinforced Polycarbonate Chassis
- Large Centre Focusing Knob
- Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
- Textured Rubber Armouring
DESCRIPTION
Nikon's black 8x42 ProStaff 3S Binocular features silver-alloy coated roof prisms and anti-reflection multi-coated optics that produce bright and clear high-contrast images with true colour rendition across its entire field of view. Its 8x magnification brings subjects up-close without the noticeable hand-shake often associated with higher power optics. The combination of prisms, optical coatings, and a respectable angle of view, users can enjoy an immersive observational experience in most lighting conditions, and even in the most extreme weather. Whether you're hunting or birding, boating or watching your favourite team, this ProStaff will quickly become indispensable for all you're outdoor activities.
Complementing the optical performance are construction details that make the binocular durable and comfortable to use. It has a lightweight and durable fiberglas-reinforced polycarbonate chassis, and is protected by black rubberized armour that is textured to give it a non-slip grip. The optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be water and fogproof - especially in extreme weather conditions. A right-eye diopter adjustment allows the binocular to be customized to most people's needs, and the combination of long eye relief and twist-up eyecups ensure comfortable use with or without eyewear.
Optical Performance
- 8x magnification
- 42mm objective lenses
- Compact roof prism optical path
- Anti-reflection multi-coated optics improve light transmission across the entire visible spectrum
- High-reflectivity silver-alloy prism coatings reduce internal diffraction for improved light transmission
- Environmentally-friendly lead and arsenic-free Eco-Glass
- 377' field of view at 1000 yards
- Wide 53.4° apparent angle of view
Use and Handling
- Closed-bridge configuration
- Large knurled center focus wheel
- Right eye dioptric adjustment collar
- Twist-up rubber eyecups for use with or without eyewear
- Comfortable 5.3mm exit pupil for improved low-light usability
- Long 20.2mm eye relief
Construction Details
- Lightweight and durable fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate chassis
- Textured protective rubber armouring provides a slip-resistant grip, especially in cold and wet weather
- Nitrogen-filled & O-ring sealed for water and fogproof performance
- Weight: 19.9 ounces
SPECIFICATIONS
Prism Type Roof
Magnification 8x
Objective Lens Diameter 42mm
Angle of View 7.2° (actual)
Field of View 377.0'; @ 1000 yd / -1.0 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance 9.8'; / 3 m
Exit Pupil Diameter 5.3 mm
Eye Relief 20.2 mm
Interpupillary Adjustment 56.0 - 72.0 mm / 2.2 - 2.8"
Dioptric Correction Not specified by manufacturer
Focus Type Center
Tripod MountNone
Dimensions 6.0 x 5.1 x 2.0" / 15.2 x 12.9 x 5.1 cm
Weight 19.9 oz / 564.2 g
Package Weight 1.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 7.0 x 6.0 x 3.0"