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Steiner 7x50mm Observer with Compass Binoculars

Steiner 7x50mm Observer with Compass Binoculars

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List Price : $549.99

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  • 7x50 Observers include compass
  • Auto-Focus system keeps everything sharp 
  • Rain and spray guard for eyepieces
  • Maximum light and clarity
  • Built-in compass!
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Description

Built to use. Built to last!


The Steiner 7x50 Observer binoculars with compass are an indispensable tool for the mariner. Offering tough, dependable marine optics, they also incorporate the world's most stable and easiest-to-read compass system.


The new 7x50 Observers offer superb performance at an exceptional price. They're equipped with Steiner's Sports Auto-Focus system. That means you set them once for your eyes, and they keep everything in focus from 20 yards out to infinity without being reset. With Observers in hand, you won't miss a wind-swept rock while you're fiddling with a focus knob.


The compass system also includes a range-finding reticle to aid in docking or obstacle avoidance, and there's electronic compass illumination to help you take bearings in darkness.


Observers are guaranteed waterproof and shockproof to stand up to harsh marine use. In fact, their rubber armoring prevents slipping, even on a wet surface. They operate on two E344 alkaline batteries, too, and they're covered by a 10-year limited warranty.


Steiner 7x50 Observer binoculars - don't leave the dock without them!



How to use the distance range reticle
Divide the known height of an object by the points read on the reticle scale as seen through the binocular. Assuming the known height of the landmark is in feet, the result is the range expressed in thousands of feet. Example: A lighthouse is known to be 150 feet high, and appears to be 15 points on the vertical scale of the reticle. 150 x 15 = 10, so the distance to the lighthouse is 10,000 feet.


Supplier Sku:
685
What's Included:
Objective lens covers, Rain guard, Protective case, Neck strap, Cleaning cloth, User manual, Warranty card
Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Weight

39 oz.

Size

Full Size Binoculars

Eye Relief

22mm

Features

Waterproof

Magnification

7x

Brand

Steiner

Series

Binoculars Series

Objective Lens Diameter

50mm

Field of View @ 1000 Yards

368 ft.

Exit Pupil

7.14mm

Focus Type

Individual

Prism Type

Porro Prism Binoculars

Battery Type

E344 Alkaline for Compass Illuminator (2)

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Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars
 
5.0

(based on 6 reviews)

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Dec

14

2011

 
5.0

Great product, great buy

By Gord

from Toronto, Canada

About Me Avid Adventurer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Quality Lenses
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sailing

    Comments about Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars:

    I will be using it on our sailboat ad we sail around the world

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Aug

    25

    2011

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Steiner is the Best!

    By Stormin' Norm

    from Central Illinois

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Quality Lenses
    • Solid and Reliable
    • Strong Construction
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Bulky
    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Boating
    • Hunting
    • Wildlife Viewing

    Comments about Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars:

    As a geologist, I'm old fashioned and still use a topo map and compass rather than a GPS to tell where I am. The Steiner Observers are great....take two or three readings at selected points and I can figure out where I am on the map. Once adjusted properly to your eyes, the binos are bright and crystal clear. The compass is 1 or 2 degrees off per my $300 professional compass/transit, but that is of little consequence for my needs. They are wonderful optics and much more rugged and dependable than cheaper marine optics. The only Cons are that the Observers are large, heavy, and rather bulky, so they stay in the vehicle most of the time.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    22

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Steiner Observer 7x50 w/Compass

    By Diedrich

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars:

    What a great product. You can't beat the Germans when it comes to optics. These are reasonbly light weight and compact with excellent clarity.

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    Aug

    24

    2006

     
    5.0

    7x50 Observer

    By Andrew Wheeler

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars:

    I used them for the first time in the solent last week where we where faced with 30nots of wind and they performed amazing easy to hold and no movement. i would recommend to anyone and especially buyers from the UK as they are half the price even with import duty. Delivery was quicker than buying in the UK 4 days to the door.

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    Jul

    3

    2006

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    7x50 Observers handle Antarctica

    By Justin Butler

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars:

    Can't recommend these binoculars highly enough after purchasing them to take on a 10 day tour of ANtarctica by ship in Dec 2005. Glasses handled the extreme cold effortlessly and produced some of the clearest images on the ship when compared with many other brands. Inbuilt compasswas great in 'white out' situations and I look forward to many long years service in the future.

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    Customer Q & A

    Q1: How do the Steiner 685 observer w/ compass, compare to the Navigator Pro C #385 w/ compass? I am looking fo the best binoculars under $500.

    A: They are very similar to one another. The differences are that the Navigator Pro C is a larger binocular yet it is made out of a lighter material that allows the overall weight to be cut down to 2.19lbs. vs. the 2.5 lbs of the Observer. The observer however has a smaller body making it more compact and easier to store. It also has one of the easiest Compass' systems of any binocular i have ever seen. If you are looking to keep the price below $500 the observer is the best way to go.

    Q2: Sir, I'm looking for compact binocular that can fit my pocket or belt bag and suitable to Philippine climate?

    A: Compact binoculars don't come much better than the Steiner Steiner 10x26 Predator Pro. They have great optics with optical coatings that are optimized for picking out objects from lush surroundings. They also are fully waterproof and shock-resistant, just the thing for carrying around in a damp climate. Here's the URL; just paste it into your browser's address window: http://binoculars.com/products/steiner-10x26-predator-pro-compact-46616.html.

    Q3: I want to sit on the beach and see what the people on the boats are doing. Is the 7x50 Observer the one for me; and can i get it cheaper without the compass?

    A: Steiner 7x50 Observer binoculars should do a nice job for you. They're great glasses! Unfortunately, though, they don't come without the compass.

    Q4: I am looking for a good marine binocular. In looking at the Steiner commander, I noted that it needs what your site call E344 alkaline batteries. I am searching the web to see how available and costly they might be and no one seems to have heard of them.

    A: The E344 battery is an Energizer #344 watch battery.  You can find this battery at most electronics stores.

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