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Distance of the first curved line from the field of view centre compared to the field of view radius: 46% ±3% When you combine the light weight, superb ergonomics, great balance and compact form of the Viper HD carrying and using it in the field for extended periods is a pleasure rather than a chore. Focusing Vortex have a well-earned reputation for quality products at reasonable prices made possible by their high-tec Chinese factories and down to earth marketing.
Lens Filters Clear UV and Protection Filters Polarising Filters Neutral Density Filters Cokin Creative Filter System Other Filters Filter Stepping Rings Close-Up Lenses It takes a lot to improve the very popular and award-winning Vortex Viper HD binoculars but we have made small but effective improvements where it matters with the new 2018 models. The focus knob is pretty trashy. The resistance is variable, and generally too stiff, which makes them slow.The rubber armour affords a secure grip, even when wet, and the twist-up eye cups adjust to offer just the right amount of eye-relief for different users with or without glasses. There are four possible stops (fully up, fully down with two intermediary steps in between), offering a maximum eye relied of 16.5 mm, which should be more than adequate to give a full field of view to most glasses wearers. They twist into position smoothly, with a satisfying “clunk” that suggests they won’t slip unintentionally once set. With its 351ft wide FOV, hunters can successfully chase and hunt their prey; thanks to its compact design, they won’t lose their grip from the binoculars either. Binoculars & Scopes Binoculars Scopes Camera Bags & Cases Camera Bags Camera Bag Accessories Tripods & Heads Tripods Monopods, Minipods & clamps Tripod Heads & Accessories
Mirrorless Cameras Canon EOS-M Cameras Canon EOS-R Mirrorless Cameras Fujifilm X Mirrorless Cameras Nikon Z Cameras Sony Alpha Cameras Panasonic Lumix S Cameras Panasonic Lumix G Cameras Olympus OM-D & PEN Cameras Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Cameras These coatings are technically difficult to apply and expensive and thus it is once again a good sigh of a very high quality binocular. Most mid to high level instruments will use cheaper and less reflective silver mirror coatings. Tough Exterior Coatings This is my understanding of three characteristics that can be conflated when considering the 'depth' of the view through binos. If I have got any of this wrong I would welcome correction. Vortex Viper HD offers a 10x magnification along with XR anti-reflective prism coating and rubber armour. When the concert hall is all caught up, and there are lights everywhere, you will not miss the sight of your favourite artist. These sup highly reflective mirror coatings ensure that more than 99% of the light (across the whole spectrum) that enters the prism makes it's way through it and thus makes for a much better and brighter view.
This is balanced out by the high magnification, which can lead to dimmer images, but the Kaibabs’ excellent coated optics - fully multicoated, with dielectric mirror coatings on the prism surfaces - plus the use of an extra-low dispersion glass element - means you’re not losing too much light to the inner workings of the binoculars, and it’s being focused sharply to avoid color fringing. A firm grip, full-size lenses, and bright imagery which doesn’t leave their eyes red. In this category, the winner is Vortex Viper HD. It is a high-end binocular whose multicoated lenses will show you vivid imagery.