Nikon Trailblazer 8X25 Binocular Review

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The Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 binoculars are part of Nikon's compact series, offering sharp images with a sleek, rugged and lightweight design. They magnify clear, bright objects at a field of view of 429 feet at 1,000 yards. They also zoom into objects as close as 8 feet away, so you can observe small insects, birds and flowers. At a weight of 9.9 oz. and a size of 4.1-by-4.5 inches, the Trailblazer binoculars can be easily carried in a backpack or stowed in a cargo pocket. And at a price of $75 as of 2009, these binoculars will also fit in your budget.

Perks

The Nikon Trailblazer binoculars are waterproof and fog-proof, so they can be used during rough weather. They also have multi-coated lenses to optimize light transmission and decrease reflection. The Trailblazer is eco-friendly, containing no lead or arsenic in the glass lens.

Sacrifices

Because of the Trailblazer's durable, small and affordable design, Nikon skimped on the focus abilities. The center focus wheel that focuses both eyes simultaneously is based solely with the focal point, causing frequent adjusting when scanning the horizon or looking at multiple objects.

Bottom Line

The Nikon Trailblazer binoculars offer sharp and clear optics with a small size and weight for a good price. Because of their durability, they are recommended for any nature observer who doesn't mind continuous focusing.

Article Written By Tyler Nall

Tyler Nall is a forestry technician and outdoor enthusiast. He received his Bachelor of Science at the University of Oregon with majors in psychology and sociology. Nall started writing professionally in 2004 and currently writes for various websites.

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