| Concerning the Nikon 10 x 42mm Premier SE, Better View Desired Birding Optics Quarterly said, "from an optical standpoint . . . resolution, contrast, color fidelity, brightness, and overall image quality . . . simply the finest binoculars yet tested. Their measured resolution equals the best I have seen . . . Image contrast is exceptional. Even compared with the best of the roof prism models, the Nikons yield a cleaner, clearer, snappier image in almost all conditions . . . the clearest, brightest, most detailed view, close in or far out, that I have yet to see in binoculars . . . Handling is exceptional . . . Balance is very good, and the glasses fit the hands so well, and are so easy to hold, that it makes the full 10x usable." The review added, "There is an aesthetic pleasure involved in seeing clearly that is addictive. I want to see all the bird there is to see, simply because I enjoy seeing birds. The Nikon Premier SEs consistently deliver just that . . . all the bird there is to see . . . and that makes them the clear Reference Standard for High Power Birding Binoculars." This Nikon is a center focus Z-body BaK-4 porro prism, using Nikon’s proprietary full multicoatings for the highest light transmission in its class. The lightweight magnesium body is durable and easy to carry for hours. Clad in unique protein rubber armor, it is also comfortable to hold in all temperature extremes. The 10 x 42mm Premier SE comes with a soft carry case, an eyepiece rainguard, and a wide woven neck strap. Little more than a single turn of its focus knob moves from a good 12’ close focus out to the horizon, so keeping birds in flight in sharp focus is easy and instinctive. The usable eye relief of 17mm is quite good for those who must wear eyeglasses while birding. The Premier SE has excellent sharpness and contrast (with only slight field curvature and virtually no astigmatism) that keeps flocks of birds sharply in focus from one edge of the eyepiece field to the other. With its sensible balance of size, weight, aperture, and magnification, the Nikon 10 x 42mm Premier SE will provide you with all the high power birding enjoyment you could ever want. In addition to the 25-year limited Nikon USA warranty, the 10 x 42mm Premier SE is also covered by Nikon’s unique no-fault warranty. If anything happens to the 10 x 42mm that’s not covered by Nikon’s normal 25-year warranty, it costs you only $10 and return shipping and handling to get it fixed or replaced! Whether you drop the 10 x 42mm out of a canoe, drive off with it on the roof of your car, or loan it to a clumsy friend who uses it to drive tent pegs, there’s no need to worry. You’re covered by Nikon’s no-fault warranty.
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