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Nikon 7548 MONARCH 7 8x42 Binocular (Black)

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Features

  • The MONARCH 7 8x42 provides an exceptionally wide field of view that makes it easy to find your subject.
  • Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coatings are applied to all lenses and prism coatings to provide high-contrast images and accurate color reproduction.
  • Thanks to a durable rubber armored coating, the MONARCH 7 is comfortable to hold and rugged enough to stand up to any conditions.
  • Extra-low dispersion glass enhances brightness and color fidelity
  • Roof prisms with phase-correction preserve clarity and detail
  • Highly reflective dielectric prism coating renders
  • Anti-reflective multicoated lens system
  • Nitrogen-filled housing for fog proof and waterproof performance

Description

The Nikon 7548 Monarch 7 All Terrain Fog and Waterproof Binocular combines extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements with a weather-sealed housing. Nikon’s All-Terrain Binocular (ATB) series delivers impressive image quality and ergonomics in a set of glasses that won't break the bank, making the Monarch 7 a favorite among naturalists and hobbyists alike.

Brand: Nikon


Age Range (Description): Adult


Special Feature: Waterproof, Fogproof


Objective Lens Diameter: 42


Magnification Maximum: 8


Features: Waterproof, Fogproof


Objective Lens Diameter: 42


Magnification Maximum: 8


Specific Uses: Hiking & Outdoors


Mount Type: Roof


Eye Relief: 17.1 Millimeters


Prism Type: Roof Prism


Exit-Pupil Diameter: 5.25 Millimeters


Coating: Multi-layer


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Focus Type: Center Focus


Diopter Adjustment Range: ±3 or ±4


Zoom Ratio: 8 multiplier x


Field of View: 420 Feet


Apparent Angle of View: 58.4 Degrees


Compatible Devices: Any standard observation device


Focus Description: Manual focus (Center Focus)


Low Light Technology: Yes


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 5.7"L x 8"W x 1.65"H


Item Weight: 1.3 Pounds


Item Dimensions L x W: 5.7"L x 5.1"W


Size Map: Full Size


Brand: Nikon


Age Range Description: Adult


Model Name: 7548


Manufacturer: Nikon Sport Optics


UPC: 018208075485


Global Trade Identification Number: 85, 78


Model Number: 7548


Manufacturer Part Number: 7548


Warranty Description: Standard


Built-In Media: MONARCH 7 8x42 Binocular


Item Type Name: MONARCH 7 8x42 Binocular


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Color: Black


Enclosure Material: Rubber


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • I Can See Clearly Now
These bins are wonderful. The price is reasonable (considering the price of the high end bins). The FOV and ability to bring low light to life has been a great thing for me. Eye relief is terrific. My previous bins Pentax DCF BC 9 x 32, I thought a decent bin, but these are so much better. One day when I hit the lottery I'd like to upgrade to the really high quality optics, but for now these will serve me quite well. I'd always thought the higher the magnification the better, but not so much. Field of View is so much more important as I use these for bird watching (I'm not a birder, yet!) They are not oppressively heavy, and are not too large for my smaller hands. I find them comfortable with the addition of a harness (something they could have provided.) The cap for the eye piece is somewhat useless, and the case is nothing much, but I wasn't looking for a quality case, I was looking for a quality bin at a moderate price. These fit the bill! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2015 by D. Sheppard

  • Best birding binocular under $500
8x42 is best size for bird watching. (The 10x is poorer in all specs but may be better for ducks and hawks and distant birds in open) Excellent wide field of view for spotting birds when you raise them to your eyes. Good eye relief for eyeglass wearers. Great ED glass and Bak-4 prisms. Bright clear view even in dim light such as in the woods at dawn on overcast day. Waterproof, fog proof. Good edge to edge sharpness. Very little chromatic aberration at edge. Sturdy. Light weight full sized binocular. Close focus of 8 feet is good for birds but could be closer for butterflies at your feet. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020 by Gregory A. Gillson

  • extremely clear
For this review I compared the Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 to the Monarch 3 ATB 8x36 & Pentax DCF 8x42 that I own. Both Monarchs are excellent binoculars. I compared all 3 throughout the day during variation in lighting. The 7's hold an edge over the 3's in terms of detailed clarity & low light definition. At 7:30pm there was a clear advantage to the 7's in terms of color & clarity when viewing a cardinal. The color saturation & clarity is much better for both Monarch's compared to my Pentax. Distant viewing held a slight edge with the 7's compared to the 3's. Bottom line: Both Nikon Monarchs are excellent. The 3's are smaller, lighter, & fit female hands perfectly & are considerably less expensive and great value for the $. The 7's are larger, slightly heavier, & don't fit hands as comfortably but are better in terms of overall clarity & low light definition & color saturation. There really was not appreciable difference in 36 vs 42. These however, cost a little over $ 200 more. I am not sure it is worth the difference but I opted for the improved glass in the newest Nikon Monarch. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013 by Bird Lady

  • Perfect clarity- huge FOV- terrible rolling ball effect.
Best FOV and best clarity and brightness of any pair out there hands down. BUT- the rolling ball effect is nauseating and impossible to live with. So if you are sensitive to motion sickness and will be panning and scanning and don’t want to toss your cookies- go with the vortex diamondback hd. Although the viper hd looks as good as the monarch 7 optically, it has the Rolling ball effect too and is a stiffer focus and body and is heavier. The styrka 7 looks just as good optically but has kidney beaning and even worse rolling ball effects. No other pair under $450 out there has the smoothness and lightness and brightness of the nikons monarch 7 or 5’s 8x42 except the diamondback HD 8x42. Believe me I’ve tried them all. But if you can live with the rolling ball effect - The monarch 7 is the ultimate set of bins. And has a wonderful case perfect for your belt loop- although the Velcro is stupid because it’s so damn noisy! But the optics are phenomenal and the grip is superb and they are nice and light. If they could just add some pincushion distortion to fix that nauseating rolling ball effect these would be the best. Was so bummed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020 by This Guy

  • Nobody ever made a mistake in buying a pair of Nikon Monarchs
The ergonomics are outstanding. The weight, balance, grip, etc, are unassailable. I wouldn't change a single thing. The optics are quite good -- the Monarch 7's punch way above their price class. The single most-notable aspects of these bins are the extreme depth of field in-focus, and their very wide field of view. The sharpness and brightness are very, very good. If there is a negative -- and to me, there is but one -- it's that the focus knob is just a trifle over-damped, which makes it a little slower to respond than I would call ideal. Apart from that one minor niggle, this is a tremendous value and a superb performer -- especially at this price point. You;d have to spend over $2K to find a binocular that provides an iota of better performance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020 by Paul H Franklin

  • A magnificent set of binocculars
A nice set of binoculars. These binoculars have one of the largest fields of view available. They work surprisingly well for close in work and for medium distance subjects as well. They are a standard in a sea of binoculars. The ed glass is spectacular. The eye relief is amazing. It is important to set the eye pieces extension to the farthest extent if using bare eye balls. The depth of field is generous and helps with quick acquisition of your target such as a little bird. The 8 power magnification helps minimize shake due to your hands and breathing. I also own a monarch 5 12x42 and use it for long range subjects. Shake is a significant factor with the 12x42. It is much less tiring to use the 8x42 instead of the 12x42. Both binoculars will mate up with a tripod adapter. I have a small tripod that I use on picnic tables and such. The small tripod also serves me well sitting on a hillside while scanning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017 by Doug L. Dean

  • Work great for me
I've had these for about a year and used them for astronomy and birding. They are bright, comfortable to hold, and easy to focus. They have a much wider field of view than any binoculars I have owned before and are a delight to use. They are sharp across most of the field of view - maybe 75-80%. The outer 20% is somewhat soft but still bright. I've seen a bit of chromatic aberration if I get a sharp enough light dark contrast like the moon on a dark night. It's much better than lesser expensive optics but I'm sure resolving it takes a 2-5 fold increase in price. They are right where I would expect a $400-500 pair of binoculars to be. The strap is fairly comfortable but you might want to spend a few bucks on a harness if you plan to walk around with them for hours at a time. It has a handy case with a belt loop but it seems like it would be too large to actually carry around that way. My wife thought I looked ridiculous with the giant pouch on my waist. I'm happy with my purchase and with Nikon's warranty I know I have a great tool to use with my two hobbies for many years to come. Update: I've used these regularly through today in April 2017 and they are great. The focus is a bit soft in the outer 20% of the field and since purchasing I looked through a pair of Swarovski's so now I know what perfection looks like. These are so very good for birding, quick sharp focus near or far, durable and a good light weight. I would trade them in a heartbeat for Swaro's but they are still an excellent value for the sub $500 range. I paid over $50 more than the current price on Amazon and consider it a bargain still. The field of view is huge and since I always center my target I don't care if the image is a little soft off center. Someday I will upgrade these to Swarovski's but they are already such a massive improvement over lower end binoculars I've owned I'm not in a hurry. I should mention I wear eyeglasses and the eye relief is perfectly adequate. I can see the full wide field of view even with glasses on without relying on any weird eye-judo to make it work. :) Update 12/29/2020 - I now have a Swarovski 80mm spotting scope so I have distance viewing covered, but these are still wonderful, and I haven't upgraded yet (and no intention soon). My wife and I went to the Oregon coast the other day to look for the gray whale migration. We found a few but they were way out near the horizon so hopefully Spring will bring them closer. These were great for scanning the horizon. I'll also note they are a backyard birder's friend. Recently, I was visiting my parents and an American Pipit landed on the fence just outside their patio. I hadn't seen one before (that I was able to identify). The short focus of these really helps with viewing birds that visit us up close. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015 by Jeff

  • It’s pretty pricey but if you’re looking to get serious about ...
Two of my brothers and I bought this set of binoculars for our bird watching fourth brother as a retirement gift. It’s pretty pricey but if you’re looking to get serious about your spotting this is the only way to go. It’s pretty much known that with optics you only get what you pay for. Lightweight with excellent optics and a huge field of view. Smooth focus and they work equally well if you are wearing glasses or without. Comparing this set to the decent grade binoculars that have been hanging around our house made those other devices seem like toys and made me very jealous of my brother and not just because he was retiring! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2018 by Tom

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