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The Trailblazer offers a slim, easy-to-carry design with a full-size view, for the budget-conscious consumer. Offering generous eye relief of 19.7 mm and turn-and-slide rubber eyecups, the binoculars can be used as comfortably and effectively by eyeglass wearers as those with uncorrected vision. The 10x50 Trailblazer binocular offers a 294' field-of-view.
Nikon incorporates its exclusive Eco-Glass (made without the use of arsenic or lead) for all Trailblazer lens and prism elements, as well as multicoated lenses for maximum light transmission and image quality. Ergonomic styling, mated with a rubber-armored exterior, provides added shock resistance and a firm grip, wet or dry.
FEATURES:
- 100 % Waterproof/Fogproof
- Bright, Multicoated Optics
- Turn and Slide Rubber eyecups
- Rubber Armored body
- Long Eye Relief... Great for eyeglass wearers
- Internal Focus system
- 25 Year Warranty
- Features Lead- and Arsenic-Free ECO GLASS
| | | Features: | |
• 10x50mm, 19.7mm
• 294 ft @ 1000 yds
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 9.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 29 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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49 of 49 found the following review helpful:
 Clear winners @ 10 X 50Dec 14, 2009
By B. J. Martin
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Living in the upper Mid West, the landscape's heavily forested and glaciated.
It's time to see what I was missing.
Nikon lens/prisms are World renowned,...and for the dollar, arguably the best.
I wanted Roof Prism binoculars, so that made the decision easier.
Magnification is a preference factor, I chose 10X magnification after trying a family members 8X
(more on this later)
+ Trailblazers became the logical choice because of the larger 50mm objective lens +
With a larger 50mm objective lens, you attain many sought after qualities.
1: they gather more light entering the binoculars resulting in better imaging {any low light, dusk/dawn}
2: the field of view {angle of view} increases for smoother viewing/scanning
3: they generate a larger exit pupil for easier focusing and viewing for your eye
After enjoying the Nikon Trailblazer 10X50 for about a week now, I must say the decision was perfect.
Quite frankly, I'm amazed with the Trailblazers superb viewing ~ clarity ~ solid/rugged ATB construction.
When you hold these in hand, it really feels like your holding quality.
You get a good feeling even before using them,...call it the X factor.
(30 oz. is also acceptable weight for this quality)
I don't wear glasses, so I needed to turn'up the eyecups 1 click to eliminate any 'vignetting',..no problem.
The 10X magnification is a thrill; with ice forming around them, I spotted 3 Goldeneyes' diving underwater
nearly a half mile away...incredible!
This magnification hasn't given me issues on holding steady view.
One last thing,
I did some personal tests to see if I lost any color or contrast with the Trailblazers,
..the answer is no.
All I got was an accurate, super clear image and a smile!
~ The Nikon Trailblazer 10X50 are clear winners & easily 5 Stars for their stellar value ~
27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Great general purpose binocularJun 16, 2010
By Mark R. Williams
I have been in the military for several years now and have come to use many binos/optics in my line of work. Leupold and Steiner being the majority of all military enhanced optic makers. Most professional military binos are 8x42mm. However, it isn't always enough, I decided to spend the frugal money on these Nikon's ATB's and have been throughly pleased.
The Image quality alone shows Nikon's tried and true dedication to superior lens quality.
The Nikon's large objective lens allows for superbly bright images in dark or shady conditions. Using these binoculars at night, they produce as much light into the eye as the $500.00 set of Steiners and Leupold's. In fact, several of my co-workers also agree, for the money these may be the best optic to choose from.
During day time use, or night for that matter. the lens focus a tight picture. From 5m in front of you to infinity the fine adjustment knob will focus in on what you need. The eye relief adjustment knobs are an excellent feature. Many Binoculars do not have this feature (It physically separates your eye from the diopter lens) ensuring proper eye relief at all times. This, when using your Binos for extended time will reduce eye and forehead fatigue.
Construction:I have used these in several climate zones, hot and arid, hot and wet, extremely cold and temperate cool hunting conditions..They have been banged up, skuffed up and dropped and they still preform like a champ. They feel rock solid and build like a block of steel when you hold them.
Many say lighter is better, but I would submit to you, solid is better and you.
These will be going with me onto deployment soon....Ill be leaving my steiners in the armory.
29 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Light weight and easy to handleFeb 23, 2009
By NGC7662
"Blue snowball"
I recently purchased these binoculars after comparing against Nikon Monarch binoculars. The Nikon's well-known model, Monarch binoculars (8 x 42mm) are somewhat smaller, compared to this Trailblazer (50mm model). Since I use these binoculars for astronomy and star gazing, I need binoculars that have a large aperture as possible. Besides, I wear the eye-glasses. So, I wanted binoculars that have a longer eye-relief, also. This model has 19.6mm (0.78") eye-relief. After considering all the above, I decided to try this new model out. Tonight, I watched the comet, C/2007 N3 (Lulin) with my eye-glasses through these binoculars. After I focused the binoculars to Saturn first, I just pulled slightly down to center the comet. I could verify the comet, Lulin very easily. All the star fields I could see in the sight were pin point, crisp and sharp. The image quality is also excellent and it is very easy to handle for a long time because of its light-weight design, compared to the old-fashioned heavy Porro prizm binoculars.
Additionally, the price was very affordable, comparing to somewhat expensive Monarch series. Overall, I am very satisfied with these Trailblazer binoculars. I strongly recommend anyone who wish to do star gazing. At last, 10x power may be a little shaky but if you lean against any wall, trees or car, it should be fine even for star gazing.
If you would have needed more larger aparture, Nikon has Monarch series featuring 56mm aperture models, 8.5x, 10x and 12x but the prices will be 2.5 times more than these Trailblazer series, though. Nikon Trailblazer 10x50 Binoculars - Black
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Very good for the priceNov 15, 2009
By D. Hunsaker
I'm happy with these bino's. They are a bit big but they have better eye relief than my brothers 2 1/2 the price monarchs 10x42's and I need that because I wear glasses and the field of view is very good. The single eye right side diopter adjustment is harder than it should be and thats why I'm not giving it five stars. Nikon said you should only need to adjust this once and leave it alone but I've been hunting for over 40 years and used many a bino and when you are looking at distances that vary from 50 to 1000 yds. plus, you need to fine tune the focus from time to time. With the diopter ring being as difficult to turn as it is it can be a bit of a pain. I'm still very happy with them and would recommend them to anyone, especially for the price.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Looks good. Feels good. Is great.Apr 01, 2010
By marchfool
I like the way these binoculars feel in my hand. Even better, I like what I see when I look through the lenses. Have to remember to adjust the eye pieces but after that it's pretty smooth sailing. Only got them a week or so ago but took them out bird watching recently and it was a delight. Liked that I could use them with sunglasses and without. Images were all sharp and clear. And it was easy to focus and follow birds as they flew across the sky. Last night I brought them to the Hollywood Bowl to see Paul McCartney and I'm glad I did. In the past I brought smaller binoculars to concerts but those 50mm lenses captured more light and greater detail and they didn't feel too heavy in my hands. Have gazed at the moon and stars a few times as well and marveled at all the things I'd never been able to see before from my backyard.
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