Bird watchers encounter all types of weather conditions.  It would be sad to miss that rare bird sighting because your binoculars have fogged-up or moisture has collected in them.  The proper sealing of binoculars is one of the most important features of good optics. There are no industry wide standards for the sealing process.  Many manufacturers boast fog-proof, weatherproof, rainproof, climate-proof, rustproof, spray-proof, waterproof and many other “certain-proofs”.  Some of these words are just alerting the consumer that there was an attempt to seal the binoculars against harsh weather conditions.

Waterproof binoculars are nitrogen gas purged and use O-rings to seal the optics.  They protect from rain, leakage and fogging. The waterproofing offers better optics in all weather conditions.  Waterproof binoculars ensure clear views in mornings’ heavy dew and during times of elevated humidity.  Waterproof binoculars allow you to enjoy events without worrying about the effects of harsh weather conditions.  The waterproofing even keeps dust and dirt out.  Dirt building up over time in your binoculars will obscure the view.

Buy binoculars that are waterproof!  Waterproof means the following two things about the optics.

* Additional protection and maximum measures were taken by the company to seal the binoculars.
* If the seal of a waterproof binocular fails, the warranty by most companies will cover resealing the binoculars.

There are a few basic precautions that bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts need to take to ensure that the optic seal is not damaged.

* Buy a waterproof binocular that is easy to grip and feels comfortable in your hands.  This eliminates them slipping and dropping out of your hands which may loosen the seals.
* Always carry and use lens caps and rain guards to protect your binoculars in damp or dusty conditions.
* Get a comfortable and secure binocular harness.  A good binocular harness will keep the binoculars close to your body and prevent them from bouncing and banging into things.  This jarring could also loosen and effect the binocular seals.
* Be careful where you store your binoculars.  When not in use place them in a durable and waterproof case.
* Never leave your binoculars in the car or any other place that has extreme temperature swings.  These conditions will put a high amount of stress on the gaskets and seals in your binoculars.

For any birder or outdoor enthusiast waterproof binoculars is a must, even if rarely used in bad weather.

There are many good waterproof binoculars on the market.  The waterproof binoculars that I recommend are the Nikon 7294 Monarch III or the 7430 Monarch 8×42 waterproof ATB binoculars.  These binoculars are waterproof and “if” anything should happen to them the Nikon warranty is superb.  The warranty states: “Nikon is dedicated to quality, performance and total customer satisfaction. If your Nikon Binocular, Spotting Scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25-Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it (even if it was your fault) for just $10, plus return shipping and handling.”

Other posts you may find helpful are: The Nikon 7294 Monarch III Waterproof Binocular Review and Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 ATB Binoculars

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Your Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 binoculars will allow you to see all the colorful birds that stop by your bird feeder. You will really be able to see the feathers, eyes, beaks and wings. Click the link to order your Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 binoculars.

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	NIKON 7294 Monarch III 8x42 Binoculars
Magnification	8X
Objective Aperture	42 mm
Prism	Roof
Lineal Field of View	330ft/1000 yds (110/1000m)
Angular Field of View (degrees)	6.3
Eye Relief	19.6 mm
Exit Pupil	5.25 mm
Close Focus Distance	8.2 ft (2.5mm)
Central Focus Wheel	Yes
Relative Brightness	28.1
Fully Multi-Coated lens	Yes
Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coating	Yes
Phase Correction	Yes
Eye Cups	Multi-setting click stop eyecups
Weight	21.5 oz (610g)
Length (L x W)	5.7 x 5.20 in (146 x 129 mm)
Waterproof	Yes
Fog Proof	Yes
Warranty	Nikon is dedicated to quality, performance and total customer satisfaction. If your Nikon Binocular, Spotting Scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25-Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it (even if it was your fault) for just $10, plus return shipping and handling.

Check my posts- Easy Steps to Choosing the Right Bird Watching Binoculars for helpful ideas on selecting binoculars or for my review of the Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 ATB Binoculars.

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Whether you are watching birds at your bird feeder or on the trail use your Nikon 7294 Monarch III 8×42 Binoculars to get a close-up view.  The new 7294 Monarch III binoculars will provide brighter and sharper images which will make bird identification much easier.

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Use your Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 All-Terrain Binoculars to get a close-up view of the birds at your wild bird feeder or take your bird watching binoculars out on the trail to view  nature in all its beauty.  You’ll be amazed at all the details you will see. Click to purchase the Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 All-Terrain Binoculars.

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	Leupold Pinnacles 8X42 mm Binoculars 54504	Nikon 7430 Monarch 8x42mm All-Terrain Binoculars	Eagle Optics Ranger SRT 8x42 Binoculars
Magnification	8X	8X	8X
Objective Aperture	42 mm	42 mm	42 mm
Prism	Roof	Roof	Roof
Lineal Field Of View	341 ft/1000yds	330ft/1000yds	341 ft/1000yds
	(114/1000m)	(110/1000m)	(114/1000m)
Angular Field Of View (degrees)	6.5	6.3	6.5
Eye Relief	17.8 mm	19.6 mm	19.5 mm
Exit Pupil	5.25 mm	5.25 mm	5.25mm
Close Focus Distance	6.6 ft	8.2 ft	5.2 ft
	(2.0 m)	(2.5 m)	(1.6 m)
Central Focus Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Relative Brightness	28.1	28.1	28.1
Fully multi-coated lens	Yes	Yes	Yes
Phase Correction	Yes	Yes	Yes
Eyecups	Vented, retractable contoured eyecups, or twist up eyecups	Multi-setting click stop eyecups	Multi-position eyecups-Twist up or down
Weight	23.0 oz	21.5 oz	21.8 oz
	(652 g)	(610 g)	(618 g)
Length	5.5 x 4.75 in	5.7 x 5.0 in	5.8 x 5.1 in
(L x W)	(140 x 121 mm)	(146 x 129 mm)	(147 x 130 mm)
Waterproof	Yes	Yes	Yes
(O-ring sealed)
Fog Proof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	Leupold Green Ring non-electronic products are warranted for as long as the original owner owns them. We warrant them to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and to function satisfactorily under normal use conditions. If at any time a Leupold Green Ring non-electronic product is found to have a defect in materials or workmanship, Leupold will, at our discretion, repair or replace it free of charge, when requested by the original owner. Warranty is void if damage results from unauthorized repair, alteration, or misuse. Warranty is given solely to the original owner and is not transferable.	Nikon is dedicated to quality, performance and total customer satisfaction. If your Nikon Binocular, Spotting Scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25-Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it (even if it was your fault) for just $10, plus return shipping and handling.	The Platinum Protection warranty offers unlimited, unconditional, transferable protection of your Eagle Optics Ranger SRT binoculars at no charge. Our Eagle Optics technicians will determine whether your binocular or scope should be repaired or replaced with a product of similar value and/ or specifications.

Check my post Easy Steps to Choosing the Right Bird Watching Binoculars for helpful ideas on selecting binoculars.

In the next post I’ll explain why I recommend the Nikon 7430 Monarch 8×42 All-Terrain binoculars for bird watching.

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