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The new Travelite V series binoculars incorporate several new features designed to make them more user friendly while enhancing optical performance.Nikon Travelite V binoculars utilize precision ground, multicoated optics, and high index BaK4 prisms for true color rendition, maximum sharpness and enhanced light transmission. The new binoculars use aspherical eyepiece lenses which provide a very flat viewing field and offer markedly improved edge-to-edge sharpness over many conventional lenses.The new Travelite V features large, conveniently located central focus knobs and clicking diopters. Each model in the series features 25mm objective lenses for maximum light gathering.A new, ergonomically contoured, carbon-fiber body makes the Travelite V easy to use for long viewing sessions without physical fatigue. The lightweight body incases a rugged all-metal chassis and is covered with a durable black rubber armor that provides added shock resistance and a positive grip in slippery conditions. more info
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binoculars
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
These were perfect for concert viewing and lightweight for extended holding times, best bang for the buck
Stellar Choice
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these to take to Africa on safari. They are incredibly easy to hold steady, focus and produce an image that staggered me in its sharpness. They are so light you almost don’t know they are there. I also own a pair of Zeiss 10X50,they are nice but very heavy and I would rather have my Nikon binocs any day. Great product at a great price.
great well priced binoculars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased these binoculars because they were rated a best buy by consumer reports. They have lived up to my expectations. I use them for bird watching and the image is clear and easy to focus. I also like the fact that they are light weight and easy to carry. I have used them everyday since they arrived. I would recommend them to all birdwatchers.
Nikon Travelite V 12×25 Binocular
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these primarily for field work where I have to backpack in for the day. They are a tad to large for what I wanted, but I continue to use them as they bring in clear images and are light. An excellent choice for day trips and in thickly wooded areas. Nikon quality can’t be beat.
Very light very portable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Steady hands are all you need to get the best from this binoculars.
Neat and Handy
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great set of binoculars for the price and size. I keep them handy at the window for watching deer.
Lense Flare
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I own the older version of these so I thought this would be a safe bet to give my bird watching sister for Christmas. When she tried them out she complained of a half moon shaped flare in the lower left corner that comprised about 1/3 of the field of view. This was evident any time the binoculars were pointed within 90 degrees of the sun. My older Nikon binoculars do not exhibit this if pointed in the exact same direction. She tried two copies of these (we paid the shipping cost for both returns to B&H)and I am looking for another comparable set in a different brand.
Nikon small, lite and excellant viewing binocular
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a small compact binocular with excellent viewing for birding or sporting events. Movement with the Nikon Travelite V 8X25 is not a problem. This is the best pair of binoculars I have used. Amazon was great to purchase from so I recommend them and the product very high.
Nice binocs but not much better than my ten dollar ones
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
These binoculars are nice; took them on a long western trip to see some national parks. I took along a second pair of 10 dollar binoculars and these Nikon’s weren’t a whole lot better in clarity or field of view. They have a nice case which I kept in a camera backpack with my backup cameras; easy to adjust from my view without glasses to my husband’s who wears glasses. We will certainly use them, but some cheaper ones may be just as good for your use.
SATISFIED
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
THESE ARE GREAT LITTLE BINOCULARS, LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASY TO USE. I LOVE THEM FOR BIRDING.
Wow!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will skip the technical mumbo jumbo and focus on the experience of using these binoculars.
When I first picked these up, I was surprised and pleased at how light and comfortable they were in my hands. My pleasure remained and my surprise quickly turned to amazement when I brought them to my glasses (Yes, I wear glasses and no, I did not take them off to try them out. I use them with my glasses on – very nice!). WOW! Beautiful color and pristine field of view – from the left of the lenses to the right the of the lenses. I did not know such a wonderful image could be seen through binoculars. Images seen are crystal clear and higher detail than what can be seen with the naked eye (or in my world – through glasses). This is true from the closest focused items to the furthest focused object. (I looked at weeds ~15′ away and on the weeds I could see grains of dirt not seen with the unaided eye. Also the weeds were more distinguished than with the unaided eye. I turned to look at some nearby mountains and I clearly saw eagles riding thermals that I could not see without the binoculars).
The focus knob is easy to use, they are very easy on the eyes, the price is reasonable, and I even like the color. These would make a fine gift for most any age group and for most user levels.
These binoculars are spectacular. WOW!
Light, bright, and right
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Introduction:
I already own Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars that work really well and are in the same price range as these Travelite binoculars. BUT! The Action 8 x 40′s are way too big and way too heavy and I found myself not carrying them outside the house much. I needed a smaller, lighter pair to travel with that could fit in my pockets. So I went to several different stores and tried a lot of different smaller lower weight binoculars some costing almost $1,000.
But I kept coming back to these Nikon Travelite’s and so went home and ordered them from Amazon.com for the best price and no taxes.
Review:
Here’s what I love about these binoculars:
I love the way they fit in my hands like a natural extension of my body.
I love the way without glasses my eyes sit inside the cups shielding them from external light
I love the way I can still see pretty good even with my glasses on
I love the way they resolve detail with great contrast, colors and sharpness
I love the way I can hold them up for hours to my eyes looking for birds without straining my back and arms.
I love the way with several different binoculars present people always want to borrow these.
I love the way the focus adjustment wheel fits my hand and works perfectly
I love the way they are small enough to fit into my pockets but large enough to work.
I love the precision high quality feel you would expect on a much more expensive pair of binoculars
And of course I love the price.
Regrets:
They aren’t waterproof / resistant.
Cheap eyepiece caps are too easy to lose and no end caps
Verdict:
Buy them you will probably love them and if you don’t someone you know will!
In the end binoculars are a highly individual thing and you should go to an actual store and try out as many different ones as possible before going home and then ordering from Amazon.com. That’s what I did and that’s why I bought these Nikon Travelite 8 x 25 binoculars. If you want something in the same price range but even brighter, bigger and heavier try the Nikon Action 8 x 40 Binoculars
02-08-2008 Update:
Still loving these binoculars, have lost one eye piece cover now but other then that no problems even after letting lots of other people borrow them including kids.
Nikon Travellite binocs
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
First of all, these binocs are very lightweight (but don’t feel like a toy) and fold to jacket pocket size, a real plus. Optics also seem to be what I would expect from Nikon. Overall very satisfied for the price. Will probably also buy the higher mag version for home use. Great glasses to take along on a hike for birding etc., esp. if you are also carrying camera gear and don’t want to be weighted down.
Superior optics, excellent construction – very lightweight!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been an avid Nikon user for over 30 years, but had never purchased a decent set of binoculars before – THESE ARE AMAZING – especially for the price. Lightweight, but feel good in the hands. Very bright and easy to focus. I’m really impressed.
Nikon Binocs
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very good value for the money. I have another pair of Nikons and both are worth the cost. Nice and clear, and they bring things in nice and close.
Good Product.
Review of Nikon Travelite V9x25 Binocular
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately my comments have to focus more on the ingegrity of the packaging vs the actual product. I purchased these binoculars on-line and were intended as a gift for a colleague. The integrity of the box containing the binoculars arrived torn, scuffed, and appeared to have been used or reflect a possible return. The product itself appeared untouched. The product was shipped from a preferred Amazon distributor and not identified as refurbished on the Amazon site. Since this was a gift, I felt the need to have the box replaced. The distributor no longer had any in stock and I had the choice to return without replacement or keep with a credit for freight. Amazon was not able to provide any recourse other than return for credit as it was shipped from a distributor. I chose not to give this product as a gift, therefore I am not able to comment on the quality. I am debating whether or not to return product or give to a family member.
Excellent quality for price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The binoculars offer clear magnification over an acceptably wide field. They are compact enough to carry and use for both watching baseball and football games as well as for slipping into a backpack for field use. The price is definitely a bargain for the quality.
quaility probuct..
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I am a bird watcher and these glasses really give you a good view of the birds clear, bright, and nice magnification..
Simple, Light Weight and Always Ready
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
An excellent quality for the price pair of binoculars. Very light-weight, easy to adjust and perfect for baseball games. I was tired of lugging an old pair of 8X24 binocs to baseball games and these Nikons are exactly what I needed. They do not get 5 stars because the package only includes protective covers for the eyepieces and not the lens.
Good Entry Level
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Purchased for a relative and within a budget limit. for the price, the Nikon’s are a good value but clearly not for a more serious user. As a birder, I have a Nikon Monarch- considerably more money and size but the best optics for the money.
Excellent!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this binocular for music concerts. The foucus is clear and the eye fatigue for long time use is minimal. A good binocular for me.
Nikon Binocular
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I purchased these binoculars based on the Nikon name and the low price for them. This item is of very good quality for the minimalist. They are not the most powerful binoculars by any means but they are perfect for what I wanted to use them for. We have an old set of binoculars that are more powerful but they are heavy. The Nikon Travelite is just the right size and weight for bird watching and viewing the other critters we have visiting our back yard which is pretty much a haven for small animals.
Clear optics, easy to focus
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought both the zoom and non-zoom. I find the non-zoom easier to focus and use while the zoom had to be refocused with every zoom. The image got darker when zoomed and it was easy to see black circles (eye gets out of line with the eyepiece). I kept the non-zoom, and they work great for football games.
Also, zoom lenses are so jittery in my 30-year old fairly stable hands. You really do need a stand if you are going to zoom in more than 8x.
Far Superior to My Previous Binoculars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these to replace a cheap $20 pair of binoculars that were stolen out of my car. The thief did me a big favor. He can ruin his vision with those old binoculars. My new Nikons are far superior. They have a much sharper image, are easier to focus and they hold their focus. They also feel comfortable in my hands. At $73 and free shipping you can’t go wrong. They also include a nice nylon case and neck strap. BTW, I debated on whether to go with the 10X power (i.e. 10×25) binoculars and I’m glad that I didn’t. The 8X binoculars are more than powerful enough for concerts and sporting events. The higher the power, the harder it is to hold the image steady and the narrower the field of view. More isn’t always better.
Small but good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We wanted a small binoculars for occasional use. Nikon pretty much does what it says – compact, good quality. Had it only 2 weeks, so I don’t know how it will hold up, but seems well built