Bushnell Elite 12.5x50 Binoculars by Bushnell Sales Rank: 145828 $999.95 Available from Amazon on 12-9-2008

Features: XTR technology for 90 percent light transmission and optimal brightness Fully multi-coated optics and BaK-4 roof prisms 100 percent waterproof, fogproof, and dustproof construction features rubber-armored magnesium chassis with scratch-resistant powder coat PC-3 phase coating for color fidelity and image clarity Includes quick-connect secure strap and custom-molded case Product Description: Product Description Brightness, clarity and resolution are the operative words for the Bushnell Elite 12.5 x 50 PC3 Roof Prism binocular. Nothing compares to an Elite binocular when it comes to performance. With 90 percent light transmission -- thanks to XTR technology and fully multi-coated optics -- they're the brightest binoculars in their class. Premium BaK-4 roof prisms with PC-3 phase coating produce outstanding image clarity and contrast. Waterproof and fogproof construction, along with Bushnell's patented Rainguard coating keeps your view clear in any weather. A streamlined, ultra-light design, featuring a rugged yet light rubber-armored magnesium chassis with scratch-resistant powder coat, make this binocular a thing of beauty. Other features include a locking center diopter adjustment dial, a quick-connect secure strap, and a custom-molded case. Selected Features: Field of View (at 1000 yds.): 244 ft. Close Focus: 10 ft. Exit Pupil: 4.0 mm Eye Relief: 17 Weight: 29 oz. Note: See Technical Details for full list of features. Included with this Product 62-5012 binoculars, lens covers, quick-connect secure strap, and custom-molded case. Product Description Brightness, clarity and resolution - nothing compares to what you see through Elite binoculars. With 90% light transmission through the entire optical system, they're the brightest binoculars in their class. Premium BaK-4 roof prisms with PC-3 phase coating produce outstanding image clarity and contrast. Waterproof, fogproof construction and Bushnell's patented Rainguard coating keep your view clear in any weather. The shape and weight are perfection as well, thanks to a streamlined, ultra-light magnesium chassis. Like all true masterpieces, Elite binoculars transcend comparisons. Included in the Box: I also own Swarovski and Leica binoculars and have used them extensively on my ranch in Montana in all conditions. I have been extremely happy with those products. I have preferred the Swarovski over the Lecias as they tend to be lighter and just feel better to me. It was time to add another pair to my collection so I figured I would give the top end Bushnells a try. I was extremely surprised with the performance of these binoculars. They are very light in weight (lighter than the other brands) and do perform as well, if not better, than the other optics I have. In general they compete very well with the Swarovski and Leica optics and given they are so light in weight - they now have become my primary pair and visitors to the ranch get to use the others. They perform excellent in low light and I have yet to have a fogging problem with them. Maybe it's just me, but I did not notice much difference between the 12.5x compared to the 10x Swarovskis - so you decide. I did a side by side test and the extra 2.5x does not make that big of a difference. But hey, bigger has to be better right? You should make the call on the trade off of more magnification vs wider field of view. I don't have a problem finding what I am looking for as my binoculars live with me on the ranch, but if you struggle with putting the binoculars up and then finding what you are looking for, the 10x might be a better choice for you. I trust the 10x Bushnells will be the same quality as the 12.5x ones I purchased. I have been using 10x42 binoculars so I was worried going with x50 as they might make the overall size of the binocular a bit bulky, but this is not the case with these. I try not to abuse optics in this price range, so I did not drop test them or let them ride in the back of the pickup for a rattle test. But in looking them over, they appear to be very well built and can stand up to abuse as well as the other brands. The focus control, etc is quick and easy. Overall I am very pleased with the product. Bushnell Elite 12.5x50 Binoculars $999.95 Available from Amazon on 12-9-2008

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