What does HG stand for in Nikon binoculars?

A decade or more ago, Nikon’s HG (for ‘High Grade’) label was attached to possibly the best binoculars in the world.

What does DCF mean in binoculars?

DCF stands for Diopter Central Focusing, just meaning the two focus controls on most binoculars, the one on the right eye cup, the Diopter, and the center focus is the central focus system.

What does ATB mean for Nikon binoculars?

All-Terrain-Binoculars
The ATB designation of Monarch Binoculars (as well as some other Nikon binocular lines) stands for All-Terrain-Binoculars.

Where are Nikon Monarch HG binoculars made?

Japan
MONARCH HG binoculars are made in Japan, feature an innovated exterior and deliver the finest performance among MONARCH models. That’s because of the wide apparent field of view (60.3° for the 8×42 and 62.2° for the 10×42) that provides spectacular viewing.

Are all Nikon binoculars made in China?

All high-end binoculars that require precision manufacturing processes and quality control are made in Nikon factories in Japan, whereas all affordable models are made in Nikon factories in China.

Are all Zeiss binoculars made in Germany?

Despite the spread of Zeiss production facilities all around the world, most of their sport optics products including binoculars are still produced in Germany, while only the pocket series are produced in Hungary.

Are Leica binoculars made in Germany?

As of 2020, Leica has two manufacturing facilities in Europe, one in Wetzlar, Germany and another factory in the town of Famalicão at a half-hour drive from Porto, Portugal.

Which Zeiss binoculars are made in Japan?

Terra ED binoculars The pocket models are however produced in Japan. They are designed to be easy to use, compact, and reliable for all types of weather and terrain. With an entry-level price, the Terra series is the perfect entrance to the world of Zeiss optics.

Is 10×42 or 12×42 better?

12×42 binos have a narrower field of view, a more detailed image because of the higher magnification, a smaller exit pupil (3.4 mm), so in comparison to the 10×42 binos, these do not perform as good in low light.