Viking Kestrel ED Binoculars (10x42)

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These Viking binoculars allow in more light compared to standard lenses, making themsuitable for a variety of lighting conditions. Although you'll also find BAK4 prisms, fully multi coated lenses, phase correction and dielectric mirror coatings on the Kestrel ED and Merlin ED, it's worth noting not all coatings are made the same. This item is designed to help you gently remove larger and more stubborn foreign objects such as grit or dust particles from the chosen surface before you apply any fluid. The Viking Kestrel ED 10x42Binoculars provide a wide field of view that is 10x closer, ideal for tracking subjects, such as birds, in a variety of light conditions.

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Building on the success of their larger Kestrel series, Viking have just released this compact version, which distils everything that our experts loved about its larger sibling into a more pocket-friendly package: ED glass for superior colour and clarity, lightweight yet durable build, and waterproof design to help them cope with all weather conditions.The two different binoculars provide the same design features and general performance providing they are from the same product range. Explore our range of Viking binoculars today, manufactured to outstanding quality and striking a perfect balance between portability and power. Ultra compact and lightweight, these pocket sized binoculars are the perfect travel companion and for for those wishing to travel light. 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.

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The Viking Kestrel ED 10x42 Binoculars areideal forbirding, hunting, hiking, and astronomy - all year round. The Kestrel is just shy of 93 per cent the size of the equivalent Peregrine, but it weighs 15 per cent more. The Extra low Dispersion glass used in lens construction together with the multicoating and phase coated prisms give bright and crystal clear images whatever the conditions. Comparing the spec of each you’d be hard pressed to tell them apart; perhaps the only noticeable difference is that the 8x42 Peregrines are lighter (only 600g) compared to the Kestrels (694g).The Viking Merlin ED10x42Binoculars are lightweight, weighing only 674g, making them comfortable to hold during observations and easily portable. We might all have our favourite, but I'd think we can all agree the peregrine sits top of the podium for its physical prowess and unrivalled speed. There are a wide range of factors to consider when deciding on which binoculars are the best choice for you.

Feathers | Viking Kestrel ED Review

As so often the case these days, that’s as a result of the image staying sharp very close to the edges, which here is presumably thanks to the use of ED glass. It's no surprise then to find the Viking Peregrine ED is the most expensive of the three models, so in my latest review I'll be taking a look at whether it can live up to its namesake. The colour of the overall image is neutral in tone yet vibrant, making them a pleasure to use even just to watch the blue and great tits on the feeders. Compact and comfortable enough to take along on longer hikes, birdwatching and nature trails; the Navigo 8x32 is an excellent choice if you’re put off by the size and weight of full-size binos but worried about sacrificing some of the optical quality.Featuring a brilliant combination of optics, including ED lenses and a BAK 4 prism design, allowing you to enjoy a clear field of view, every single time.