{"product_id":"alpen-pro-8x42-roof-prism-waterproof-binoculars","title":"Alpen Pro 8x42 Roof Prism Waterproof Binoculars","description":"\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWaterproof and Fog-proof \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComfortable Viewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWide Field Observing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBAK4 Precision Prisms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong Eye Relief Eyepieces\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMulti-Coated Optics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience precision optical performance with the Alpen Pro 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars. Designed for demanding outdoor enthusiasts, these binoculars are equipped with a range of exceptional features. First and foremost, they are waterproof, ensuring that you can confidently explore even in the most challenging weather conditions without worrying about damage. Additionally, the fog-proof capability guarantees clear and unobstructed views. The BAK4 prisms provide superior image quality and enhanced light transmission, allowing you to see every detail with remarkable clarity. With long eye relief, these binoculars offer comfortable viewing for those who wear eyeglasses. The multi-coated lenses reduce glare and optimize light transmission, resulting in vibrant and true-to-life colors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are some important points about these 8 power binoculars:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Power Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"8x\" in 8x42 indicates the magnification power, which means the object you're looking at will appear eight times closer than it would with the naked eye. In comparison, 10x42 binoculars provide a higher magnification of ten times. However, higher magnification also means a narrower field of view and what is perceived as reduced stability. Remember if your hands tremble a bit, the trembling will be magnified by as much as you are magnifying the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42mm Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This very popular aperture gives extraordinary light gathering power and very high resolution, but maintains a size and weight that is not too big or heavy to carry all day in the field. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Field of View:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide field of view in 8x42 binoculars allows you to see a larger area of the scene you're observing. This is advantageous where you want to scan a broad landscape, and follow movement in sports, or in the natural world with birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher magnification binoculars like 10x42 can be more challenging to hold steady due to their stronger magnifying effect. Even slight hand movements can cause image shake and reduce the overall viewing experience. The lower magnification of 8x42 binoculars provides more stability, making it easier to achieve a steady image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable Exit Pupil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exit pupil of the eyepieces of a binocular is measured in millimeters, and is easily seen if you look at the eyepieces with light passing through the binocular, the exit pupil will appear as a disc of light usually in the middle of the eyepiece. Small exit pupils (e.g. 3mm or less) require that your eyes “lock” onto the exit beam of light to see the image coming through the binoculars, which will eventually cause some eye strain. Large exit pupils (e.g. 5mm or more) make it easy to center your eyes over the exit beam of light, thus making it more comfortable for you to see the image coming through the binoculars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Image Brightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e When comparing two of different magnifications (e.g. 8x42 vs. 10x42) of binoculars that are made with the same glass types, same coatings, same aperture, same prism types, etc, the Twilight Factor is better at 8x42 than for 10x52, which means that the image would be brighter at 8x. More brightness in the binocular is highly desirable if you are observing in low light conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e341\/1000yds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExit Pupil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Lens Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaK-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyecup Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwist Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"features\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA Limited Lifetime Warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/explorescientific.com\/customerservice\/productregistration.php\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/explorescientific.com\/customerservice\/productregistration.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCA Residents: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpenoptics.com\/pages\/prop65\"\u003eProp 65 WARNING(S)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpen Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41871012528176,"sku":"380","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/4967\/7104\/files\/380-385.jpg?v=1740750383","url":"https:\/\/pacotties.com\/products\/alpen-pro-8x42-roof-prism-waterproof-binoculars","provider":"Wellbots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}