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title: "Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black)"
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# Waterproof & fog proof for all conditions 10x magnification for crisp detail 351 ft wide field of view Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** € 569.97
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 See More, Miss Less — Elevate Every View with Nikon MONARCH 7

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** € 569.97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Weather Ready:** Rugged rubber armor and waterproof, fog-proof design keep your optics safe and reliable rain or shine.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight at just 1.33 lbs with a sleek 5.7” length, these binoculars fit effortlessly into your active lifestyle.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** Nikon’s ED glass and multilayer prism coatings deliver ultra-high contrast and true-to-life colors for breathtaking clarity.
- • **Wide-Angle Exploration:** A generous 351 ft field of view means you never miss a moment—perfect for birding, sports, or urban adventures.
- • **Comfort Meets Precision:** 16.4mm eye relief and ergonomic design ensure fatigue-free viewing during long observation sessions.

## Overview

The Nikon MONARCH 7 10x42 binoculars combine premium ED glass and advanced multilayer coatings to deliver stunningly bright, high-contrast images with a wide 351 ft field of view. Built tough with waterproof and fog-proof features and wrapped in durable rubber armor, they offer professional-grade optics in a compact, comfortable design ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and discerning professionals alike.

## Description

The hallmark of the MONARCH 7 is its optical system-a seamless carrier of light that utilizes Nikon's premium ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and proprietary lens and prism coatings. This heart of the MONARCH 7 not only pushes resolution and brightness to extreme levels, but it further enhances your viewing experience with an amazing field of view, close-focus capability and comfortable eye relief.

Review: Excellent all around binoculars - After reading many reviews for 10x42 binoculars the best choices in the $400-500 range appeared to be these Nikon Monarch 7s and Vortex Viper HDs. The Nikons appealed because of the lower price but the Vortexes were consistently favored for their optics, although many reviewers credited the Nikon glass as well. My concerns are, in no particular order, close focus, eye relief, center of field and edge-to-edge resolution, robust build, and, of course, cost. Some day Swarovskis may be in my life, but not now. I am a weekend birder and full time professional photographer photographing works of fine art where familiarity with top-quality optics is a daily thing. I use Rodenstock, Fuji, and Nikkor (Nikon) optics at work, so I came to this purchase aware that Nikon produces from generally excellent to superb optics but also a few clunkers, largely dependent on cost but not always. Opting to pay slightly more for the Vortexes, I made my purchase and was initially impressed with their build, optics, and accessories (gorgeous case, nice strap), but upon taking them outdoors for a first test late in the day noticed a problem with light leaking past my eye on to a shiny surface inside the extendable eyecups where it created flare on that ocular and my eye, when the sun is low and at right angles to the optical center or slightly back from that angle. The problem is not so much with the ocular, the coating, or the rubber eyecup, but with the shiny inside surface of tube that holds the rubber eyecup; that surface should be black matte or felt not reflective. So I ordered pair of Nikon Monarchs so I could compare the two glasses and found that Nikon not only addresses this reflection issue, I honestly could find no area of optical performance where the Nikons fell short the of the Vortexes, except close focus where the Vortexes claimed an extra foot or so. The Nikons appears slightly superior for width of field. So I returned the Vortexes and happily kept the less expensive Nikons and, a year or so later, still love them. As a studio photographer I have to go to great lengths sometimes to shade my glass from direct and reflected light from the studio flash units. I feel binocular manufacturers are too casual about shading their lenses, where the race to create small binoculars, in this case shorter lengths, can come at the expense of external glass that is too close to the end of the housing where direct sunlight can hit the glass surfaces and reduce optical performance, fine coatings or no. I would happily trade half and inch of extra length if that half inch extended beyond the objective lens and provided shade for that glass. This issue is at the other end of the binocular from what i discussed above, but I thought it deserved mention. In the meantime Nikon has taken the prudent step of combing fine optics with appropriate non-reflective surfaces where they count along the optical path.
Review: Focus on These! - These are great binoculars! A little heavier than the 8 X 42's, but the price was excellent. We used them on safari, and the clarity, eye comfort, durability (they may have gotten banged up a little during the journey), and overall usability were far beyond any binocular that we have ever used. They are expensive, but given the cost of the trip and their true useful ness (no headaches, no blurry vision, no drift, etc.), we would definitely buy them again. (note, we use them for basketball games when we sit in the cheap seats. Their focus is great and field of vision is wide enough to follow the players easily. Note: the strap goes on the binoculars, but not the case, which has a belt loop if on the odd chance one wears a belt and is willing to have the case live on your hip. Would it hurt to have an extra strap for the case?

## Features

- The MONARCH 7 10x42 provides an exceptionally wide field of view that makes it easy to find your subject.
- Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coatings are applied to all lenses and prism coatings to provide high-contrast images and accurate color reproduction.
- Thanks to a durable rubber armored coating, the MONARCH 7 is comfortable to hold and rugged enough to stand up to any conditions.
- Size (Length x Width) 5.6 x 5.1 inches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008K7HW38 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,275 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #2,441 in Binoculars |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular |
| Coating | Multi-layer |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Human Eyes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 294 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Exit-Pupil Diameter | 4.2 Millimeters |
| Eye Relief | 16.4 Millimeters |
| Features | Fog Proof, waterproof |
| Field of View | 351 Feet |
| Focus Type | Center Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208075492 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.7"L x 8"W x 1.65"H |
| Item Type Name | MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular |
| Item Weight | 1.33 Pounds |
| Magnification Maximum | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon Sport Optics |
| Model Name | 7549 |
| Mount Type | Tripod Mount |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 |
| Prism Type | Roof Prism |
| Size Map | Full Size |
| Special Feature | Fog Proof, waterproof |
| Specific Uses | Hiking & Outdoors |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hiking & Outdoors |
| UPC | 018208075492 |
| Warranty Description | Full NIKON USA Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Zoom Ratio | 10x |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Magnification Maximum:** 10
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42
- **Special Feature:** Fog Proof, waterproof

## Images

![Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oG1Msq4nL.jpg)
![Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519cXNCKccL.jpg)
![Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tzw532hvL.jpg)
![Nikon 7549 MONARCH 7 10x42 Binocular (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4155xMBp1tL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Product description reads discontinued, does anyone know why and what is the warranty in these?**
A: Just got the Monarch 7 10x42mm. Included was a warranty card that states it is a lifetime warranty by Nikon. Purchased from Helix Camera so I am guessing two years ago it was 25 years but now it is lifetime. The Nikon USA site gives the warranty as lifetime also. By the way, this is only honored if purchased from an authorized Nikon dealer (Helix is an authorized dealer). Purchased on Amazon from a dealer who was not an authorized Nikon dealer. The box had the serial number covered and inside the box there was a card saying the warranty was only for 1 year. Returned it and purchased from Helix for the full USA warranty. Cost a few dollars more, but piece of mind for an expensive binocular was worth the few dollars more to me. You can check authorized dealers on the Nikon site under Shopping Help and then Nikon Authorized Dealers.

**Q: What is the country of manufacture?**
A: The box states made in China. These are awesome ones though, very high quality. For a little less money the Vanguard Endeavor ED ones like the 10.5x45 are very nice. A bit heavier and also made in China.

**Q: what is the difference (if any) between monarch 7 and monarch 7 atb, thanks**
A: Nikon's "ATB" designation in its binocular line stands for "All Terrain Binocular." These binoculars are designated as such because they are waterproof, fog-proof and shockproof by design.All of Nikon's Monarch series binoculars use the ATB designation in addition to a few other models. The original Monarch ATB was perhaps Nikon's most popular and best-selling model worldwide. As of 2014, Nikon had discontinued this model, replacing it with the newer Monarch 3, 5, 7 and X models.

**Q: does it come with a case and a harness, if not what are the costs**
A: Was expecting a harness based on the prior answers ... mine came with a strap, not a harness

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent all around binoculars
*by A***R on March 1, 2020*

After reading many reviews for 10x42 binoculars the best choices in the $400-500 range appeared to be these Nikon Monarch 7s and Vortex Viper HDs. The Nikons appealed because of the lower price but the Vortexes were consistently favored for their optics, although many reviewers credited the Nikon glass as well. My concerns are, in no particular order, close focus, eye relief, center of field and edge-to-edge resolution, robust build, and, of course, cost. Some day Swarovskis may be in my life, but not now. I am a weekend birder and full time professional photographer photographing works of fine art where familiarity with top-quality optics is a daily thing. I use Rodenstock, Fuji, and Nikkor (Nikon) optics at work, so I came to this purchase aware that Nikon produces from generally excellent to superb optics but also a few clunkers, largely dependent on cost but not always. Opting to pay slightly more for the Vortexes, I made my purchase and was initially impressed with their build, optics, and accessories (gorgeous case, nice strap), but upon taking them outdoors for a first test late in the day noticed a problem with light leaking past my eye on to a shiny surface inside the extendable eyecups where it created flare on that ocular and my eye, when the sun is low and at right angles to the optical center or slightly back from that angle. The problem is not so much with the ocular, the coating, or the rubber eyecup, but with the shiny inside surface of tube that holds the rubber eyecup; that surface should be black matte or felt not reflective. So I ordered pair of Nikon Monarchs so I could compare the two glasses and found that Nikon not only addresses this reflection issue, I honestly could find no area of optical performance where the Nikons fell short the of the Vortexes, except close focus where the Vortexes claimed an extra foot or so. The Nikons appears slightly superior for width of field. So I returned the Vortexes and happily kept the less expensive Nikons and, a year or so later, still love them. As a studio photographer I have to go to great lengths sometimes to shade my glass from direct and reflected light from the studio flash units. I feel binocular manufacturers are too casual about shading their lenses, where the race to create small binoculars, in this case shorter lengths, can come at the expense of external glass that is too close to the end of the housing where direct sunlight can hit the glass surfaces and reduce optical performance, fine coatings or no. I would happily trade half and inch of extra length if that half inch extended beyond the objective lens and provided shade for that glass. This issue is at the other end of the binocular from what i discussed above, but I thought it deserved mention. In the meantime Nikon has taken the prudent step of combing fine optics with appropriate non-reflective surfaces where they count along the optical path.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Focus on These!
*by M***M on February 19, 2015*

These are great binoculars! A little heavier than the 8 X 42's, but the price was excellent. We used them on safari, and the clarity, eye comfort, durability (they may have gotten banged up a little during the journey), and overall usability were far beyond any binocular that we have ever used. They are expensive, but given the cost of the trip and their true useful ness (no headaches, no blurry vision, no drift, etc.), we would definitely buy them again. (note, we use them for basketball games when we sit in the cheap seats. Their focus is great and field of vision is wide enough to follow the players easily. Note: the strap goes on the binoculars, but not the case, which has a belt loop if on the odd chance one wears a belt and is willing to have the case live on your hip. Would it hurt to have an extra strap for the case?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can see clearly now! Great binoculars.
*by A***R on May 13, 2017*

Received these binoculars just in time for the Warbler migration and they are great! Have always used my camera lens as my binocs, but what a world of difference! The image is clean, bright and clear across the whole image. I noticed when using to the farthest distance way out I have a little shake, and perhaps a tripod would be nice for stationary extended viewing. For normal distances, I didn't notice any shake. They are excellent in twilight, seeming to draw light into the image. I'm not sure what the concern is about the lens covers. The far end covers fit tightly and flip off but remain connected to prevent lose during use. The close end are deliberately slightly loose, and are set to be attached to the neck strap while in use and are out of the way, but again won't get lost. (I appreciate this since have lost camera lens covers). I've used them everyday for a couple hours bird watching for about a week. Very pleased.

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