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Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular USA
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- B&H Photo $25 Gift Card
- Price: $149.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # NI12X50AE
- Mfr# 7246
Product Highlights
- Waterproof & Fogproof
- Wide Angle
- Porro Prism
- 5.5° Angle of View
Nikon's Action Extreme series offer lots of features that will be appreciated by those who enjoy the view provided by classically-styled porro prism units. Following the enormously popular Action series, Nikon has made significant improvements. The group still retains the high-refraction prisms with their wide viewing fields, and every model has a tripod adapter threading for easy extended glassing from a stationary position (requires an optional tripod adapter). The 12x50 model, with its broad 5mm exit pupil, is ideally suited to high powered lowlight observations. Their performance in twilight is commendable.
All of Nikon's binocular line is backed up by the "No-Fault" lifetime warranty. Regardless of what happens to your binoculars-even of your own negligence-Nikon will repair or replace (at their option) your binocular for just $10 plus the return shipping costs.
Note! Covered by Nikon's 25-year no-fault repair/replacement policy
- Improved semi-rigid eyecups with three detented clickstops
- 56-72mm Interpupillary adjustment range
- Strap eyelet location relocated to eliminate interference with thumbs
- Dual textured rubber armor provides sure grip
- O-Ring sealed units with internal barrel blackening to reduce reflections
| Prism Type | Porro |
| Magnification | 12x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mm |
| Angle of View | 5.5° (actual) |
| Field-of-View | 288' @ 1000 yd / 95.62 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 22.97' / 7 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.2 mm |
| Eye Relief | 16 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | 56 - 72 mm / 2.20 - 2.83" |
| Focus Type | Center |
| Tripod Mount | Yes (Adapter Optional) |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 2.9 x 7.7" / 17.78 x 7.37 x 19.56 cm |
| Weight | 2.30 lb / 1.04 kg |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quality lenses (22)
- Strong construction (22)
- Waterproof (13)
- Works well with glasses (12)
- Close focus (9)
Cons
- Heavy (3)
Best Uses
- Wildlife viewing (19)
- Bird watching (13)
- Hunting (11)
- Sporting events/concerts (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (20), Avid adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18), Yes (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 25 customers
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Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
Very clear, strong, easy to use. I use these to look over the beach and Gulf
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
great binocular by nikon , durable quality , but little bit heavy for broadcaster !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
We use these to watch the wildlife around our Florida area. With a pond right outside our rear door, we often get to see exotic birds and fauna up close and personal.
These are high powered, sharp and easy to focus and very durable, impervious to the high humidity of this area.
Other than size, necessary to provide this level of magnification with light gathering lenses that make clear vision easy, absolutely perfect!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
i'am ready to use for huntung was a great gift
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
My husband had a pair, I liked them so much I decided to get a pair. Great when your out near dawn or dusk. Eyecups adjust well with or without glasses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
Great grip and perfect fit. A little heavy but extremely high quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good optics
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
Great optics, bright viewing,good quality overall.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Shooting range
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I am very pleased with my recent purchase of these Nikons. I use them when hiking, camping, or seeing down range when target shooting. The seem durable with a nice rubber coating. Plus they are fog and waterproof. The one down side is the lens cover aren't attached. You have to manually put them on the neck strap. They are also a little shakey at far distance. Need a steady hand or tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright
- Clear
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
We use these for backyard wildlife viewing. Crisp and clear, one can see animals up close. I can hand hold them pretty well but they provide a stunning view with my tripod. The Nikon Action Extreme ATB line seem as good or better than the $1000+ models I tried. The binocular comes with a $25 B&H gift card too. B&H is tops!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright
- Clarity
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- Neck strap
Best Uses
- archery
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I bought product for general use. Five days after purchase I went to oregon coast for vacation and was sble to use binoculars on elk, whales, general viewing and numerous other uses. I loaned binoculars several times for other's to view whales, and with out exception we all agreed the binoculars were exceptional in clarity, brightness, and ease of use. Met and exceeded all expectations. The price from B&H was the best I could find and was unexpected for the quality of the product!!!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
They are amazing and clear. Easy to focus! Love them!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Warranty
Cons
- Difficult To Focus
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
My wife and I bought these to get up close and personal with the wildlife on our property. The weight is comfortable for my wife. The only complaint she has is that her lasik monovision makes it difficult to focus the lenses. These binoculars are not good for close up (birds from 15' away)viewing so keep that in mind. I, on the other hand, don't have the vision restrictions and really like these.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
Unbelievable image quality! Excellent for bird watching and any general use. Very nice and rugged... I was very pleasantly surprised and impressed by quality of the image! Performs almost as well as the much higher end and higher priced binoculars!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
We just got the Nikon ATB ExExtreme Binocular for my husband to use in his hunting trips. He loves them and so pleased with the fogproof/waterproof features. He said the lens cover attaches to the strap and that helps him not to lose the cover.!! He is so pleased with all the features and the distance he said is great. He really like the more wider view of the 12 over the 10..He is a happy hunter now..!!! Just wish the caps on the front lens would attach to something to keep from losing them..!! For the price..this is great..would buy again..!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I really like its sharp and clear wide views for naked eye and eye glasses both.
I bought this instead of 16x50CF because it has Aspherial eyepice lens(7x50CF, 12x50CF only).
It gives more bright details and convienent even at dark night time.
There is no cons so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- Bulky
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
Spectacularly high resolution lenses are crucial for large blow-ups of photographs. For binoculars, what you want is "good-enough" resolution, and these Nikon binoculars are quite good enough.
Also, they're exceptionally easy to use with glasses. In fact, these are the first binoculars I've owned that actually allow me to have true binocular vision. Their accommodation to eyeglass-wearers is spot-on.
I paid rather little for these, so I cannot understand why anyone would pay a thousand bucks for higher quality that the human eye cannot discern.
I almost ordered the 16X50, and I'm glad I didn't, for I can "just" manage to hold these 12X50 steady. I've got to believe you need a tripod for 16X50.
Nikon is golden, but so is B&H. I've never had a bad experience with B&H, and I actually learn from their e-mails. They're honest, reliable, competitively priced, and eager--the very best mail-order house I've ever known.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I have used these mostly for nature watching. I have found them to be great for glasses. The images are always sharp and match well with the overall field of view. They have provided me with great stability as well and are easy to focus. They are a little bit heavy for backpacking but the durablity easily makes up for that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Feel solid in you hands
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Well designed
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I did extensive research before buying this product, and i truly believe its a very good product and is of exceptional value for what it costs. The images are crystal clear even in low light situations, and feels just right in my hands.
I use it for general observations, during treks and sky gazing. I brought the product from B&H and it was a very good experience doing business with B&H.
The only thing i don't like is the peel on caps, feels a little cheap and cumbersome...otherwise its a great product at a great price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I am a volunteer of the National Park Service and use them all the time. The magnification and angle of view are great, I wear bifocals. The non skid surface is also good. At this point I have no complaint.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Anyone
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
Comments about Nikon 12x50 Action EX Extreme ATB Binocular:
I use it to Astronomi observation.
The view is clean.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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