SOLD - Vintage Nikon 8x30 IF Rubber-Coated Binocular

[Outdoor Writer]

SOLD 

 

Although these are 40 years old, these Nikon IF binocs have seen very little field time. I think I might have used them on two hunts before I switched to higher power glass. It comes with the original neck strap, lens cloth, spec folder and box. I'll throw in a bottle of lens cleaning fluid. There is a bit of minor surface discoloring where the strap attaches from the metal harness clips I had. 

I will consider reasonable offers but no trades. Payment via PayPal (buyer doesn't need an acct; just a CC or checking acct.) or cash only. Picked up near 67th Ave. and Camelback or shipped at buyer's expense.

$125

 

Individual focusing system provides focusing by each eye separately. On the upper side of the both barrels lies focusing rings – diopters, with the numbers for setting a proper focus by moving lenses individually. Majority of binoculars uses the central rotating knob, so this arrangement is not that frequent and most commonly found on Porro prism binoculars. Individually focusing system has many different commercial names like sport auto focus, permanent focus or simply auto focus. The main characteristic of this system is that you can set them only once and afterwards the eyes focus to different distances by themselves. This can be a significant advantage in low-light situations when there is not enough light for precise focusing with central knob. Binoculars of this type are also incredibly watertight and thus very likely to appear on majority of marine binoculars.

Objective diameter:  30 mm
Magnification:  8 x
Exit pupil: 3.75 mm
Eye relief (acc. to spec): 13 mm
IPD: 55  – 75 mm
RFOV:  7.5  degrees = 131 m
AFOV:  60 degrees
Focus type:  IF
Prism system:  Schmidt-Pechan
Waterproof: yes
Weight (measured, with eyepiece cover and strap): 670 g
Made in: Japan

Features of binoculars with individual focusing
(+) focusing by each eye separately
(+) suitable for marine applications
(+) suitable when focusing in low-light conditions
(+) incredibly watertight
(-) bigger close focusing distance

 

[Outdoor Writer]

SOLD