Nikon 8X30 EII Binoculars

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In museums, compact and lightweight models with lower magnification and a close focusing distance of fewer than 2m are desirable. FCA Disclaimer: Bristol Cameras Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 711452 and act as a credit broker and not a lender. Finance is provided through the Deko platform by a number of lenders. You will be offered the best rate available based on your credit history and the lenders' credit decision policies. Both are very fine binoculars, but which one you like best is down to your personal preferences and where you draw your priorities. The Nikon Z30 is a camera aimed squarely at vloggers. It shapes up as a natural rival to similarly priced vlogging cameras like the Sony ZV-E10, with the same APS-C sensor, though as the Z system is much younger than Sony’s E-mount, you won’t have such a gargantuan selection of optics to choose from. Nothing for the same price - either second hand or especially new - is likely to equal, let alone exceed it’s optical quality

Video footage looks excellent, with uncropped 4K available at up to 30p, and a Flat colour profile that is is ideal for grading (it’s not quite a Log profile, but it’s close). Full HD is also available at up to 120p, bringing slow-motion into play. What you do get is a good performer for static subjects, and access to the full-frame system without spending a fortune – which makes it ideal for beginners and those upgrading to full-frame for the first time. In terms of Habicht pluses and minuses, and optimising their use, see my posts here: https://www.birdforu...ad.php?t=376504 With a flip-around rear-screen and no viewfinder, the Nikon Z30 is pitched towards vloggers. Photo credit: Tim Coleman aren’t. In fact, apart from Nikon’s own EII, you’d have to go to Swarovski Habichtsto get this quality in a porro-prism binocular now.

Looking at photos posted by Erik (I can't find that thread on CN right now) of his Anniversary EIIs and comparing them to my 500xxx original EIIs, I saw that the colors reflected off the objectives have changed over the lifetime of the EIIs. My early models have greenish-blue reflections (ala Fuji FMT) while the later models show a warmer, Zeiss-like pinkish tone, IIRC. Contrast and sharpness: The Nikon is - typical for Nikon - brutally sharp, but if we look at finer details and textures, it cannot quite match the Habicht. Which you opt for may also come down to price – sometimes the Z50 is cheaper, sometimes its the Z fc – so it’s worth shopping around to make sure you get the best deal. To my eyes, the EII offers the superior optics. I can see finer detail with it... I'll call it the sharper image or the clearer image..., and the image appears more crystal. In terms of light gathering when there is enough light, the smartphone f/13 at ISO 25 is equivalent to f/6.3-equivalent (FF ISO 100), compared to APS-C f/3.5 at ISO 100 that is f/5-equivalent (FF ISO 100). Things round up even more considering that read noise is relatively more important image degrading factor with larger than smaller sensors (the analysis here considered only light gathering).

Still, on its own terms, the Nikon Z30 is an impressive camera. As we found in our full test and review, its comfortable grip makes for solid handling. The camera is easy to use one-handed, with the flip-around screen handy for self-taping. There’s no viewfinder, but a vlogging camera does not really need one, and it help keeps the weight down to a slender 405g. Not bad!Screen & viewfinder: Almost all of Nikon’s mirrorless cameras have electronic viewfinders – only the vlogger-focused Z30 leaves it off. Size and resolution are the key specs to pay attention to here; the bigger the EVF, the better the shooting experience. Screen-wise, all Nikon mirrorless cameras have LCD screens that offer some kind of movement, either tilting or fully articulating. The latter is useful for video, especially recording pieces to camera, though photographers can also make use of it to explore unusual shooting angles. Supplied with: Case, neoprene strap, objective covers, rainguard. Nikon Monarch M7+ 8x30 Binoculars review My expectations were high, especially being used to the Swaro Habicht 8x30 and also the Nikon 8x32 SE. Both are real premium glasses. The only field where the Nikon E2 beats the Habicht is flare suppression. But the Nikon does flare a lot, so I am not sure this really helps. Please complete the form below for a quote - Please be as accurate as possible to help us give an accurate quote. Compact models featuring magnification from 4x to 8x are recommended for theatre use. To focus on a particular performer at a concert, 7x to 10x models are suitable.