If you are into marine adventures, the Nikon 7×50 OceanPro CF WP Global Compass will serve you well for spotting fish, markers and boat traffic. Marine environments are tough and extra challenging, especially for optics. There is so much pressure from the ever-present moisture and motion, but none of that is something to be worried about when it comes to this pair of marine binoculars.
7×50 OceanPro CF WP Global Compass has a built-in illuminated global compass, which features an automatic declination in Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere locations. This central-focusing compass also has an integral scale for distance calculation and subject size.
The viewing experience is of the expected Nikon binoculars quality. The multi-coated Eco-Glass lenses offer the sharpest images possible relative to marine environments.
It is tough and long-lasting, thanks to the impeccable engineering of rubber coating and polycarbonate body. The OceanPro is made to take hits when tipping over in the cockpit as the boat heels over for example.
Furthermore, you won’t have to lose your binoculars while using them in the waters. The marine-specific floating nylon strap allows you to locate and retrieve it quickly.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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Built-in illuminated global compass for navigation help
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Integral scale
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Multi-coated Eco-Glass lenses
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Polycarbonate body makes it both tough but lightweight
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Floating nylon strap
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Close focus distance of nearly 33’
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Optimal eye relief of about 23 mm
Things we don't like:
Relatively poor apparent angular field of view
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Specs & Features
- Product Dimensions: 7.6” x 8”
- Product Weight: 40.6 oz.
- Angular Field of View (Apparent): 47.5 degrees
- Angular Field of View (Real): 7.2 degrees
- Close Focus Distance: 32.8’
- Eco-Glass
- Eye Relief: 22.7 mm
- Marine-Specific Floating Nylon Strap
- Relative Brightness: 50.4
- Rubber-Armored Coating
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
Built-in illuminated global compass for navigation help
-
Integral scale
-
Multi-coated Eco-Glass lenses
-
Polycarbonate body makes it both tough but lightweight
-
Floating nylon strap
-
Close focus distance of nearly 33’
-
Optimal eye relief of about 23 mm
Things we don't like:
Relatively poor apparent angular field of view
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