The Explorer is compact and comfortable in format, has an amazingly wide field of view even compared to significantly more expensive binoculars and delivers a good image, which is now also completely free of so-called chromatic aberration, i.e. color bleeding. This has happened by providing the binoculars with ED glass (Extra low Dispersion) but without raising the price significantly. The eyecups are adjustable in three positions and offer a full field of vision even with glasses. The focusing is smoothly responsive and has a "just right" ratio in just under 2 revolutions from infinity to near limit. The lightweight magnesium chassis is nitrogen filled for full tightness and the rubber reinforcement has a grippy texture. The low weight and format make the binoculars feel very well balanced in the hand. The diopter adjustment is done in a rather sluggish ring on the right eyepiece. The proximity is - which we are becoming increasingly spoiled and used to - extremely good.
Product information
Size: 146 x 132 mm
Weight: 660 grams
Field of view: 113 m/1000 m corresponding to 6.5º
Closest focusing distance: 2 m
Eye distance (eye-relief): 15 mm
Pupil distance, min-max: approx. 55-73 mm
Waterproof: Yes
Warranty: 10 years