Nikon Birding ProStaff reviews the Monarch X binocular.
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Nikon Monarch X – Nikon Pro Review
From experience with these exact bins I've found many issues with them. Good optics is one thing, but the handling in field and how long they last is something completely different. The most irritating design aspect of these is the cheap eyepiece cover that does not stay on. It will come off all the time and offer poor pretection to the eyepiece glass. Build quality is mediocre or even terrible. The o-ring seals on the eyepieces will last around 8 months (of moderate use) before they come out in pieces rendering the binoculars almost useless. This is covered by warranty of course but repair can (as in my case) take up to two months. The optics are good or even great but unfortunatelly offer a quite narrow view. Beware of these issues and only buy the Nikons if you get a really good price.
Does Nikon Monarch X has ED Glass in it too? Just Like "Monarch 7".
Does Nikon has "Nikon Monarch X zoom 10.5-30×45 in near future? Will Nikon built it Soon!
Can we buy Nikon Demo Model? Will it perform same like brand New!
Your Dealer always feedback that their demo product will perform like brand new. Is it Really True? Pls reply…Nikon…
Q: Will my DEMO item work the same?
A: Absolutely! Each item is factory tested by manufacturer's quality control before it is released.
The Amazon and my hands, we have had test 6 pairs of binoculars; my last ones: Leica did a great job. Now I have a second-hand Nikon Monarch so far is good, but let me tell you: the light coming in and weight is outstanding. When you're chasing rarities for 10 hours, every gram that your neck is holding makes the difference specially in the Tropical Rainforest of the Amazon of Ecuador.
I let you know when it breaks!! at the end all of them break! They haven't survive our test: none of them.
I just used my Monarchs in the rain yesterday with no worries. I found 2 Bald Eagles, a Peregrine Falcon, a Saw Whet Owl, and a bunch of Blue Herons. They're usually my loaner pair while I'm using my EDG's, but now they're also my bad weather pair. I reccomend them to anyone who wants to get into birding. Great bins! Just ordered some 7×50 Action EX ATB's too for some twilight owling. So I guess you could say I'm a Nikon guy, lol.
@andysj531 Well, the Leica, Zeiss, and Swarovski may be okay, but I am more of a Fujinon/Pentax guy. Sorry…
@Michkuty Actually, nikon's like the 10th company to jump on the twin barrel bandwagon, and theirs look more different than all the other copies. Its true that swaro pioneered that design, but at this point, it's hardly a rip off. And every binocular has "thumb imprints."
@dvamateur What do you mean "ED" is the "highest rate bino you can get?" Every company says they have some type or other of unique glass and coatings. The pentax are great bins, but your logic here holds no water whatsoever. Also, they're definitely not the best glass you can get. The leica, zeiss, swarovski don't use the same glass as the pentax, and they're certainly brighter and sharper
I'd go for Pentax DCF ED. Slightly more expensive, but it has ED glass, which is the highest rate bino you can get.