Carson 10x42 VP Series Full Sized Waterproof and Fog-proof Binoculars

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As mentioned earlier, Carson have used some excellent quality optical components and coatings on these 3D Series TD-042ED Binoculars. Like most binoculars, the frame has been covered with a hard rubber armoring which will protect them from scratching as well as small bumps and knocks and helps to improve you grip on them. Cookies are not currently enabled in your browser, and due to this the functionality of our site will be severely restricted.

Most models have plenty of eye relief with twist down eyecups making them ideal for eyeglass wearers. Urbantoolhaus Pte Ltd is a Singapore registered company (201716558H) and GeBIZ government trading partner. All the 3D Series binoculars are 100% waterproof and nitrogen purged meaning that the internal air has been replaced with dry nitrogen to ensure there is no internal fogging in areas of high humidity or rapid temperature changes.But right at the top of the Carson 3D Series is the 10x42mm TD-042ED model that also comes with ED Glass.

The mechanism is not notched/ratcheted and is not as tight as some on other pairs that I have tested and so could be moved accidentally. Highlights include BAK-4 roof prisms, fully multi-coated optics, plenty of eye-relief and a more than decent field of view. Hunting is another ideal use for them and I would say that they are easily light and adaptable enough so as to be considered great general use optics.It lacks loops that allow for more freedom of movement between the padded section of the strap and the cords that connect to the optics that I sometimes find on the very best neck straps, this is however a very small thing. Inside this wrap around case there is a wide elastic strap that holds the case to the binoculars while viewing, or if you prefer you can simply remove the case completely from the binoculars by not using this strap. They responded the next day and said the best Carson for my needs would be the VP 10x42 for less shake while hand holding.

Again this is a hard parameter for me to judge as it can be hard to distinguish, but if there was any color fringing on these Carson's, it was very minimal and not at all a problem. Ideal Uses: Like most 10x42 binoculars, these Carson 3D's are ideal wildlife observation optics, and whilst their field of view is narrower than good 8x42 binoculars, they will still make pretty good birding binoculars, especially if most of your birding is done in wide open areas or over longer distances like around lakes or by the sea. If I was a birder or a hunter who was always in the field I'd spend more on the Vortex for the harness pack, but I'm not.This has the effect of increasing light transmission to produce a brighter image and therefore better low light performance. Also inside the case you will find a lens cleaning cloth and a fairly generic instruction booklet that includes details like adjusting the eyecups, how to properly attach the neck strap, the inter-pupillary adjustment, how to properly focus your binoculars, lens care and cleaning etc. It is always great when you get more than expected so as well as the standard neck strap, the 10x42 3D Series binocular also comes with a ("Kuban Hitch" type) binocular harness that goes over both shoulders, under the arms and behind the neck, holding the binocular snugly to the chest.