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Vortex Viper HD Binoculars.

Description of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

The award-winning binoculars Viper HD of Vortex Optics offer a great performance in High Definition resolution. Fully multi-coated lenses with XR anti-reflective technology will help you make your images even sharper, enhanced your color fidelity and preserve enough light transmission for incredible image detail and edge to edge clarity. With ArmorTek that provides protection against scratches and stains and purged Argon gas that makes your binoculars waterproof and fog-proof, you'll never have to worry in harsh weather conditions. Vortex Viper HD is a fantastic compact and lightweight fit-and-feel binocular that offers quality images at mid-price range. They are designed for different applications: bird watching, hunting, traveling, astronomy and also law enforcement and military.

The best features

One of the best features Viper HD binoculars have is ergonomic design. They are compactly designed and lightweight, thus easy to carry around. They also have a solid bridge design for a proper grip and smooth central focus wheel for an added value to ease your viewing enjoyments. The second most prominent feature is hard rubber armor coating that helps not only to protect against impacts and abrasions, but also against stains from oil and salt of your fingerprints. With ArmorTek feature you'll never have to worry when getting in contact with smudges, dirt and dust. Vortex Optics also ensures the safety of your binoculars with highly prized purged argon gas and O-ring seals for maximal compression. This way these Binoculars will stay waterproof, fog-proof and maximally protected against sudden temperature changes.

Optical properties

Viper HD has fully multi-coated lenses, which means all glass surfaces are coated for a better clear viewing. Vortex Optics used XR anti-reflective type of a coating for efficient reduction of internal reflections. This technology helps to increase a light transmission, enhance contrast and colors. As the name of the series says, these binoculars (as compared to the standard Viper binoculars) provide HD – High definition glass that minimize chromatic aberration and gives you better resolution and incredible images at your fingertips. Viper HD has both central focus view for focusing both barrels at the same time and right eye diopter that helps to eliminate differences in the eyes for the fine-tune. Focus is quick and smooth making your performance less slow and tiresome.

Other features and acessories

Viper HD binoculars include other features and accessories to help you with comfortable use such as a tripod adaptable screw for mounting your Viper to a tripod, which is especially useful with heavier models that require more stable hand. It also includes very good quality nylon case for storage and protection. For an ease of use Viper HD consist of a soft tapered eyecups and curved padded strap for carrying around the neck. Objective lens caps are tethered to a binocular and can be easily installed.

Purpose

The series has 7 different sizes of models for wide variety of purposes. Magnifications are 15x, 12x and 10x, 8x and 6x with:

32mm – 42mm models for daytime observations by bird watchers, hunters and travelers
42mm – 50mm models for daytime, low light and night time hunting and astronomy

Features of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

Fully multi-coated lenses
XR anti-reflective coatings
HD (High Density) extra-low dispersion glass
ArmorTek ultra hard lens armor
Hard rugged rubber armor coating
Phase Correction
Soft tapered eyecups
Center focus wheel
Right eye diopter
Tripod adaptable screw
O-ring seals
Waterproof and Fog-proof construction (Argon gas purged)
VIP Warranty: Vortex unconditional unlimited lifetime warranty

Accessories of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

Nylon protective case for storage
Lens cleaning cloth
Padded curved strap for easy carrying
Tethered objective lens covers

Available models of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

Viper HD 15x50	Long range observation model in low light conditions, best used on a tripod
Viper HD 12x50	Long range observation model in low light conditions, best used on a tripod
Viper HD 10x50	Observation model for bird watchers and hunters in low light conditions
Viper HD 10x42	Daytime model for bird watchers and hunters
Viper HD 8x42	All-round daytime model for bird watchers and hunters
Viper HD 8x32	Compact all-round daytime binoculars for birdwatchers
Viper HD 6x32	Compact pocket daytime binoculars for hiking and traveling

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Vortex Company also provides VIP Warranty (Very Important Promise to you): unconditional unlimited lifetime warranty free of any charge, without filling out the warranty card or hanging on the receipt. That means your Viper HD is meant to last for generations.

You can learn more about our own warranty policy on the following link:

https://www.optics-trade.eu/en/warranty-policy.html

No matter what happens to your binoculars, we will be here to help you.

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How to Choose Hunting Binoculars

Hunting binoculars are the biggest category of binoculars and consist of the most versatile products in our store. There are many different types of hunting, and for each type, there are many different types of binoculars.

For low-light hunting, very big any heavy binoculars with big objective lens diameter and low magnifications are used. While for stalking in the mountains small, light binoculars with high magnification are used.

Since many different binoculars are included in this category, there are only a few properties that are common to all binoculars.

Best Binoculars for Hunters - Model 8x42

8x42 Binoculars for hunting

What Binocular Magnification is Best for Hunting?

Magnification on hunting binoculars is usually lower than 10x. Some of the most common features of hunting binoculars:

Fixed magnification
Objective lens bigger than 30mm
7x, 8x and 10x magnification

8x42 Binoculars for Hunting

8x42 is one of the best configurations of hunting binoculars. The 8x magnification is the ideal compromise of image magnification and the intensity of a handshake. Binoculars with a 42 mm objective lens are still compact and, at the same time, bright enough.

8x42 is the most common configuration among binoculars, therefore the competition is extremely high. Consequently, for this reason, we get the highest quality for the money we pay for the product. They are also often used by birdwatchers, not only hunters.

The 8x42 configuration is trendy because of its excellent combination between size and weight, light transmission, field of view, and useful magnification.

Interested in 8x42 Binoculars?

Binoculars for Low Light Hunting

Low light hunting binoculars are mostly used in Europe, where hunting in the dark (at dusk and dawn or at moonlight) is extremely common and popular.

Their light transmittance is very high and usually come in 7x or 8x magnification with 50 or 56 mm objective lens diameter. With a high light transmission rate and big exit pupil, they work best at dusk and dawn.

In most cases, low light binoculars feature Porro or Abbe-Koenig prisms. They are heavier and more prominent than binoculars of smaller configurations. This type of hunting-binoculars are often in the higher price range.

Low Light hunting binoculars also generally have an individual focus for each eye.

Looking for Low Light Binoculars?

Compact Binoculars for Hunting

Compact binoculars are only usable in the daylight since they do not provide a bright enough image to hunt in the twilight. Compact hunting binoculars are small in size, which means they are very light. The hunter can easily carry them around its neck. Small size and weight are significant. In most cases, hunters use compact binoculars for mountain hunting in the daylight.

Compact binoculars have the largest field of view among all binoculars. For the best hunting experience, we recommend binoculars that are small in size and have an 8x42 configuration.

Best Compact Binoculars for Hunters

Compact Binoculars for hunting

Interested in Compact Binoculars?

10x42 Binoculars for Stalking

10x42 are similar to 8x42 because the offer of the latter is also huge; they both have a good ratio between price and quality.
10x42 are less bright than 8x42 but offer better details and resolution.
They are very suitable for hunting in the mountains and generally for hunting in the bright daytime.
This configuration is also the most common choice of birdwatchers.

Magnification higher than 10x is not recommended for hunting because the shaking of the hands is too noticeable. In the last years, the 10x50 binoculars started to become trendy.

This configuration behaves better in low light situations than 10x42 binoculars. But the user has to take into consideration that 10x50 binoculars are heavier and therefore not very suitable for stalking in the mountains.

Integrated Laser Rangefinder

Binoculars with an integrated laser rangefinder are useful for determining distances. In the past, they were produced only by premium European brands, but now they are also available by other less-known manufacturers.

These binoculars are an excellent tool for hunting and shooting on longer distances. They are usually much more expensive than similar binoculars without the LRF option.

The great advantage is that everything is integrated into one device.

Roof Prism Hunting Binoculars

Roof prisms are very common in hunting binoculars category. All roof prism binoculars have a central focusing system. This type of binoculars is much more compact than binoculars that feature Porro prisms.

The most commonly used type of Roof prism is Schmidt Pechan type.

Premium and also low-priced binoculars use Schmidt Pechan prisms.
This type of prism is the smallest and the lightest one, meaning that binoculars using it are short.

Binoculars with Schmidt Pechan Prisms Model - Binoculars for Hunters

Binoculars with Schmidt Pechan Pisms

Abbe-Koening Prism Hunting Binoculars

Abbe-Koening prisms are not used very often.

Binoculars with Abbe-Koening prisms provide bright images.
Producing binoculars with Abbe-Koning prisms is more expensive.
These binoculars are more massive and longer in size.
Until recently, only Zeiss was manufacturing them, but now many companies have their series of binoculars with Abee-Koening prisms.

Binoculars with Abbe Koenig Prisms Model - Binoculars for Hunters

Binoculars with Abbe Koenig Prisms

Porro Prism Hunting Binoculars

Porro prism binoculars were more popular in the past. Today, production has remained only for those who are explicitly meant for hunting in low light conditions. They usually have an individual focusing system (on each eye separately).

Although they are no longer widespread, some exceptions are still very popular:

Protection Against Rough Weather Conditions

During hunting, binoculars are exposed to harsh weather conditions on many occasions. Cold, rain, snow, and impacts are some difficulties which hunting binoculars have to endure.

Only Marine binoculars are exposed to similar hard conditions and can compare to hunting-binoculars in this matter. All binoculars for hunting are waterproof and filled with nitrogen or argon. Nitrogen and argon prevent dew from accumulating at the sudden temperature changes.

Many of the hunting binoculars have a thick rubber armor. The most premium binoculars have a housing made of magnesium, which provides maximal protection.

Most of these types of binoculars have fully-multi coated lenses, but only the most premium brands also offer special protective coatings on external lenses.

Best Hunting Binoculars

It is hard to say which are the best binoculars for hunting since the decision depends on the purpose.

Binoculars that are great for stalking do not perform well in low light conditions. The user needs to know for what kind of use he/she needs the binoculars.

There are many binoculars on the market that a saying "Jack of all trades, master of none" applies to. It is crucial to choose binoculars that are best for its user needs.

There is no denying that some established European companies (Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski) produce the best binoculars and currently dominate the market.

But there are also some manufacturers in the middle price range that provide good quality binoculars for more affordable prices.

A short presentation of Hunting Binoculars is available here.

Short Presentation | Hunting Binoculars | Optics Trade from Optics-Trade

Vortex Viper HD Binoculars.

Description of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

The best features

Optical properties

Other features and acessories

Purpose

Features of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

Accessories of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars

Available models of Vortex Viper HD Binoculars