High-performance binoculars with superior ergonomics, 8x magnification and 42 mm objective diameter lens that lets you close in on your target with confidence. The MONARCH 7 design adopts ED glass (Extra-low dispersion glass) and dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating. This delivers superbly bright, beautifully-defined images as well as the wider apparent field of view, unprecedented for this class of binocular. They are intended for the serious enthusiast, where performance and quality are at a premium, wherever and whenever they are put to use. MONARCH 7 8x42 binocular is scheduled to for availability in June 2012. • Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing • Wide apparent field of view (58.4° for 8x42) • Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range resulting in brighter images and more natural colours • All lenses and prisms are multilayer-coated for the brightest images • Scratch-resistant coating is applied to the outside surfaces of objective and eyepiece lenses • Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution • High-eyepoint design provides a clear field of view even for eyeglass wearers • Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas • Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click to facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint • Flip-down objective lens caps