Binoculars of Note
From Bird Watcher's Digest, November, 2007
Midpriced Binocular Round Up
by Michael and Diane Porter
These are among the binoculars of note from the 2007 Midpriced Binoculars Round Up.
Nikon Monarch
2010 Note: The Nikon Monarch has now been replaced by Nikon with the new Nikon Monarch III.
The Monarch III has the good qualities of the older Monarch, described below.  The Nikon Monarch is another best buy choice. The 10x42 rated 4.3 overall, and the 8x36 a 4.2, and yet they have a street price of only $319.95 and $249.95 respectively.
Optical quality rating was 4.3 on the 10x42 and 4.2 on the 8x36. These are very good scores considering the prices.
Both models have good ergonomics and seem light and well balanced. Both got an excellent score of 4.7 for focus knob quality.
They have a barrel design that bulges out gently in the middle, helping them fit comfortably into the palm of the hand. The Nikon Monarch is also available in 8x42, 10x36, 10x56, 12x56, and 8.5x56.
Other Binoculars of Note
INTRODUCTION
THE MAIN CHART
THE WARRANTIES CHART
 This article appears as part of the Midpriced Binoculars Round Up in the November, 2007, issue of Bird Watcher's Digest.
Text and photos copyright 2007 by Michael and Diane Porter.
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