Lucznik....you are right on. Obviously you know your stuff. I totally discounted eye releif as it is not a deal breaker with me as I dont wear glasses. This would increase the value of the Sportstars on "your" matrix. I am particularly fond of wide fov's aparent and true. This would also bring up the score. Devalue the waterproofness issue and phase coatings (non phase coated roofs can outperform phase coated due to other factors) and you can easily reach 90% maybe even 100% or as far fetched as it sounds 110%, depending on the individuals personal preferences. But quibbling over numbers in a matrix is not what Im about. In summary, the Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 could be a good option for those looking for comfortable, waterproof, and durable binoculars suitable for water sports, as well as everyday indoor and outdoor activities. With its premium performance, stability, and commendable magnification, it earns an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. The versatility of this model makes it a well-rounded choice for a range of observational needs. That said, to get a closer look at a subject in intricate detail, you’ll need a good close focusing distance on your binoculars. The Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 binocular has a close focusing distance of 3.5m and is equipped with a twist-type diopter ring for manual focus adjustment for each eye. The large objective lens is gathers extra light, while the multilayer coating ensures minimum reflection, thus ensuring that you can see bright, vivid images even in bad lighting. Wide And Close Distance Viewing Nikon Sportstar EX is equipped with 25mm objective lenses, featuring excellent quality roof prisms and multi-coated lenses. This design maximizes light capture and utilization and enhances the overall optical performance. While the large objective lens collects extra light, the multi-coated lens coating ensures minimal reflection, resulting in bright, vivid images even in poor lighting.

These ergonomically designed binoculars are covered with rubber armour to give you the firmest grip possible, even in adverse weather.Bottom line is. These are great compacts at a great price, not to mention that they are roof prisms which are more difficult(expensive) to produce. That is assuming one doesnt wear glasses...Ill have to note that in further recommendations. The Sportstar took hits for its eye relief, for being only "weather resistant," and for not having phase correction coatings, all of which are very important to me. Overall it scores a 6.17.

I'm not aware of any reverse-porro compacts that can be set below 56 mm except the Nikon 7x21 Sprint, which goes down to 54 mm (not much of an improvement, and not the best bino either). I'd love to learn about others, if they exist.Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements andoptically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect theimagery. The Nikon Sportstar binoculars have 10x magnification, meaning they can make your subjects appear 10 times closer than they would with the naked eye.

This new roof-prism binoculars boast a contemporary design that is both appealing and practical to users. Sportstar EX 10x25 binoculars are compact and lightweight, and thanks to their twin-hinged, foldable design the two models are easily portable. They are waterproof and fog-proof and can be used in a whole range of outdoor activities and weather conditions, including walking and mountaineering. Features Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body. Waterproof (up to 2 m for 5 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas for added resistance to the elements I had examined a Sportstar some months previously and did not remember liking them at all, but I gave them a second try while in Salt Lake City over the weekend. Here are my impressions.I absolutely agree with you here. Price is a huge factor in any decision and the fact that the Leica (for example) might score higher than the others does not mean I am any closer to being able to afford one. Nor does it mean that I necessarily would benefit from the advantages that said Leica might provide. Much of this will depend on how much, how hard, and under what conditions I will be using the binocular. For example, a person would be ill-advised to take a binocular to the rainforest that is not waterproof, whereas if you visit the Sahara, it probably wouldn't matter one bit. Featuring 25mm objective lenses diameter, excellent quality roof prisms and multilayer coated lenses, the Nikon Sportstar EX binoculars have been designed to capture and utilise as much light as possible. At my first look-through I instantly remembered why I wasn't impressed before. Eye relief is just terrible, only 10mm. So although the FOV is (on paper) impressive at 429 ft., there was just no way I am going to ever get even close to seeing all the way to the edges with my glasses. This by itself, would be a deal breaker for me and I just can't understand what Nikon is thinking. Among the binoculars with which I am familiar, this is the one with the second lowest eye relief (the worst is the compact WindRiver Mesa with only 9mm!) If your viewing preferences revolve around water sports, it makes sense to seek out binoculars that are resilient in wet conditions. The Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 is well-suited for such scenarios, as it is designed to withstand water exposure, ensuring reliable performance regardless of the weather conditions. It has 10x magnification, making your subjects appear 10 times closer. If you do a lot of long-distance viewing and want to see more detail from farther away, the Sportstar EX 10×25 is a good choice. This device has a wide field of view that lets you see more of the area surrounding the observed subjects. This is particularly interesting for observing several subjects at the same time or fast-moving objects.