Product Description
Vortex Optics Viper HD 10x42 Roof Prism Binocular VPR-4210-HD
| List Price: | $699.00 |
| Price: |
$599.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
| as of Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:57:18 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Color: multicolor
- Brand: Vortex
- Model: VPR-4210-HD
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.75" h x 4.25" w x 7.38" l, 2.60 pounds
Features
- HD Lens Elements: HD (High Density) extra-low dispersion glass delivers impressive resolution and color fidelity, resulting in High Definition images
- XR Lens Coatings: Vortex proprietary XR anti-reflective coatings, fully multi-coated on all air-to-glass lens surfaces, increase light transmission for maximum brightness
- Phase Correction: Used on roof prism models only - coating enhances resolution and contrast
- Roof Prisms: Valued for greater durability and a more compact size. Ergonomic open-hinge design
- Waterproof: Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust and debris from getting inside the binocular
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By J-man
I did a lot of research before purchasing these and I think I chose well. We have a cabin in the Idaho mountains and one summer evening we were looking at deer with our optics and I was able to do some serious comparing. We had a pair of nikon monarchs, leupold cascades, leupold mohave's, and leupold gold rings. and of course a pair of viper HD's. After looking through all the optics several times and comparing them side by side it wasn't even a close comparison. I thought for sure the Leupold gold rings would be better but they weren't even close. The color and clarity of the vipers was awesome. As it got dark we were all fighting over the vipers because they pulled in so much light. That was it for me, I sold my leupolds the next day and bought a pair of viper HD's. Love them!! They also have the BEST warranty out there hands down. I am on my way to buy a vortex spotting scope right now!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Nasenebenhoule
The Vortex ED and HD binoculars perform at a level far superior to what one might assume given their price. The Extra Low Dispersion or High Density Extra Low Dispersion glass used in the Viper and Razor lines produce sharp images, color saturation and contrast formerly attainable only with High end German and Japanese optics. I compared my new Vortex binos with a pair of Nikons and a pair of Minox, both about five years old. The positive difference observable with the Vortex binoculars is astounding.
I now own three Vortex binoculars plus a spotting scope and have sold the Nikons and the minox. I don't work for Vortex. I will, however, tell you this; buy a pair of the new HD razors or even the ED Vipers before the prices go up when Vortex realizes just how good their binos are.
If you do some research online, you will learn that Vortex uses the same source for their glass as some of the VERY well known Japanese optics companies. The Vortex name is rapidly becoming renown for exceptional performance at more reasonable pricing than high quality Japanese optic manufacturers whose names you know which are synonymous with high quality. Buy a pair; if they are not out of stock!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By backpacking nut
I hadn't heard much of Vortex Optics...the name is completely overshadowed by the Celestron, Bushnell, Bausch & Lomb (i.e. the "mass market big three"), Leupold, Minox, Nikon (i.e. the "middle big three"), Swarowski, Leica, and Zeiss (i.e. the "top end big three). Of course there are "top of the line" models from each maker that are for different purposes, but surprisingly and very refreshingly, this Vortex Diamondback 10x42 has a bright, clear picture, and pretty decent field of view (claim is 345 feet at 1,000 yards). It's not quite as bright as the Celestron Granite 12x50 that I have, but it's pretty darn impressive. Even my Minox BL 10x52 BR are just big, hulking, clunking, somewhat dark, and restricted (in its FOV) by comparison.
This binoc's also has a rubberized body and comfortable grip, with thumb and finger grips (not grooves) making it relatively slip-free. I haven't tried out its claim as to being tough against drops, bumps, and bruises, or waterproof claims, and I hope not to. The zoom is smooth, and the eye relief cups are wonderful (i.e. I don't use eyeglasses). There's no parallax or blackout if properly adjusted.
Now, sadly, the down sides (if you consider these "down sides") to this particular model. The lens protection cups don't quite fit right, they kind of slide off the binoc's on their own, but that's minor. The neck strap really is amateurish looking, but that's easily replaced with a visit to an optics shop. But the most glaring deficiency (for me personally) is the case. It's terrible! It's like a zippered clamshell case that would be provided with a set of inexpensive eye or sunglasses. When you put the binoc's in it and zip them up, they clang and clank around inside this clamshell case, because it's not molded the the binoc's, the case is just way too big to even be comfortable in your hands. You have to have a small towel or something to take up the extra space inside, and kind of awkward. It has strap rings, but try imagine having this leviathan molded clamshell thing around your neck or attached to a pack, trying to deploy the binoc's out of it. No, better to just get a new case.
BUT being that the down sides are only accessories, I can totally live with it, since the binoc's themselves are pretty darn awesome! I bought these at $599 and change, and maybe a bit pricey, but astonishingly one of the best - if not THE best - I've tried in the sub-$1,000 range.
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