Viking Kestrel ED Binoculars (10x42)

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The larger objective lens diameter opens up more opportunities for the 10x50 binoculars. Being able to participate in activities such as stargazing is a prime example of this. This is still available with 10x42 binoculars - though you can certainly expect better results with the 10x50 option. This leads us perfectly on to the next important factor to consider. Quality of Optics

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I struggled to find anything in the way of colour fringing, even in the brightest summer sunshine – it only really reared its head when viewing directly against the sun, and usually when following a moving target, at that. Even then, it was pretty negligible, and certainly didn’t affect my enjoyment of using them. Field-of-view ( FOV) is another important point to consider when deciding which option is best. As both models provide a 10x magnification zoom, this will limit how wide the FOV can be. The Viking Badger 10x50 binoculars provide a FOV of 5.2°. This is a fairly narrow FOV though balanced out with the 10x magnification zoom available. In comparison, the Viking Badger 10x42 offers an FOV of 6.44°which is considerably wider. This ideally makes them more suitable for bird watching by making it easier to follow the target. Explore our range of Viking binoculars today, manufactured to outstanding quality and striking a perfect balance between portability and power. Viking have a huge range of knowledge about optics, which is why we love to sell their products. slender body, they also allow for a very firm grip on the barrels, which themselves have slight thumb indents on the under side. They are very balanced in the hand and the focus wheel is in a natural position for the index finger We're very easy to find, our London store is just off Oxford Street between Oxford Circus station and Tottenham Court Road station. The Essex shop is located in High Chelmer Shopping Centre, just off the High Street in Chelmsford.The Stevenage shop is located in the Old Town, in the old Post Office with parking outsideThe rubber armoured polycarbonate body gives a rugged feel to the binoculars whilst keeping the weight to under 700g for the 42mm models and just a fraction over 500g for the 8x32. The focus wheel and dioptre are Viking don't provide light transmission percentages, but it's evident the Peregrine ED binoculars are sharper and brighter than their cousins. Ergonomically, it handles well. Covered in relatively non-slip rubber armour, it features shallow, cut-away thumb-rests into which my right thumb gravitated naturally as I used my right index finger to operate the focusing wheel. The strap-lugs are reasonably well located, close to the oculars and their positioning did not significantly detract from comfortable holding and operation. binoculars, so I'll be clear when I say these scores are relative to the current market selection and without a shadow of doubt the Kestrel ED binoculars are far superior to similarly priced binoculars from just a few years ago. Visit us and you'll always find a friendly welcome. Our policy is to treat our customers as we would like to be treated ourselves, a simple ideal that we try hard to live up to.

Kestrel ED - Viking Optical

Featuring ED (extra-low dispersion) glass objective lenses, dielectric coated phase corrected BAK 4 Prisms, and fully multicoated optics, the Viking Kestrel ED10x42Binoculars provide a sharp, crystal-clear field of view without colour distortion. The large 42mm objective lens diameter increases light transmission, producing a brighter image. Ergonomic Featuresinside the case. I actually like this arrangement, but of course it's a personal preference. The padded lanyard is the same as is found on the Kestrel ED and Merlin ED, while the provided microfibre cleaning cloth is much better