When learning about Steiner binoculars I found that they had a nice selection of outdoor, marine, military, hunting, astronomy and birding binoculars to choose from and are easy to use. Since 1947, Steiner has focused on developing innovative and professional high quality binoculars and continues to do so today.
Marine Binoculars require extremely good optics and really robust build quality. It obviously helps if they are waterproof as well. Steiner is one of the most popular brands. Steiner oculars are made from Germany. They are generally used for the military objectives. One of the key features of Steiner binoculars is the wrapping- around design of the eyecups which gives comfortable and undisturbed vision because it fits well on face and prevents the entering of the eyes into the eyecups. You can use eyeglasses in place of eyecups that are foldable.
Features of Steiner Binoculars
In order to watch animals, Steiner Predator binoculars are the best option. They help to view animals and detect them easily in an environment where they have bended themselves in the surroundings. Animals blend themselves in their outer environments for the sake of protection. In this way, they become inconspicuous and almost undetectable. The Steiner Predator Binoculars work by separating the colors of the surroundings.
What makes Steiner different from others ?
Predator
Predator lens coatings help you spot hidden game by blocking the colors of haze and foliage, enhancing the visibility of browns, reds and other wildlife colors. I liked the 12x40mm.
Night Hunter XP / low-light binocular
This High Definition (HD) lens coating makes them literally the brightest binoculars made anywhere and has great low-light performance.
Military / Marine
Versatile optical performance, this series has become one of our most popular. They feature rugged construction and looks just like the binoculars we build for military use. I tried out the m22 and found them to be adaptable for different uses.
Big Horn
One of Steiner’s most light weight, higher power, and razor sharp long distance Steiner performance and extremely robust.
Peregrine
New dielectric prism coating, by which over 40 layers of titanium oxide and other rare minerals are alternately applied to the glass surfaces. Creates superior brightness, natural color balance and light transmission over a broad range of colors with phase correction for the sharpest possible, distortion free images.
Senator High Power
Hunters and outdoors-men are discovering these high power binoculars are easy to use, give them a better view and offer a lot more comfort during extended use than spotting scopes, weighs 56 oz.
Military R & Police
Lightweight and durable, these binoculars apply to military standards offering the brightest detail and stand up to the toughest conditions, field-tested, combat proven, fog-proof, waterproof and shock-resistant. Check out the 7x55mm series.
Safari
Special technology enables you to see subjects clearly and comfortably in difficult light situations. These Steiner optics reduce harmful UV radiation while providing maximum glassing comfort, leaving your eyes feeling cool and comfortable.
Wildlife
Durable, waterproof, portable and manufactured from precision alloy, Steiner’s all new compact Wildlife series binoculars are built to handle the world’s harshest conditions, wrapped in a smooth, quiet, and non-reflective earth tone rubber armoring that makes them camouflaged.
Merlin
Compact, high performance with long eye relief allowing users with and without eyeglasses a full field of view. This is a Popular Steiner binocular model.
Other features of Steiner Binoculars
Another important feature of these binoculars is their contrasting capability which gives closer view of the objects. The wild animals appear as if they are quite closer to you. Thus, a livelier and closer view is presented before the beholders through these optical gadgets. Steiner Predator binoculars are one of the most innovative and ingenious products in the arena of binoculars manufacturing.
Models of Steiner Binoculars
Steiner auto focus model
Steiner 12 x 40 Predator Binoculars and Steiner 8 x 30 Predator Binoculars have the capability of auto-focus. These give detailed view of the objects. Steiner 8 x 22 Predator Binoculars are the smallest while, Steiner 20 x 80 Predator Binoculars are the largest types.
Steiner astronomy model
For astronomical purposes, Steiner 25 x 80 Observer Binocular is of great use. Its objective lenses are of 80 mm. It provides view of the far distant objects even of the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter. It has BaK-4 prisms and includes tripod mount for stable vision. It has auto-focus.
Steiner low light item
There is another popular model i.e. Steiner Admiral Binoculars. They enable comfortable viewing in dusk or dawn having feature of 3-D lens system. This system removes the superfluous and unneeded lights to enter inside. This model supersedes others in providing bright white light.
Types of Steiner Binoculars
One of the most recognised marine binoculars taking into account the above requirements are the range of steiner military marine binoculars such as Steiner Navigator Binoculars. Although extremely well made they are not heavy and cumbersome. They are also well balanced all of which makes them easy to carry or hold when used for their intended purpose – navigation, keeping an eye on other boats, spotting birds and other marine animals.
An indication of Steiner’s high regard in marine circles is the fact that the majority of skippers in the Whitbread Round the World race and also in the Americas Cup used Steiner Marine Binoculars
In military organisations such as the Navy Seals, Steiner’s incredible optical performance and quality, means they are the first choice. These guys can’t afford to have anything go wrong so the reliability of Steiner is essential.
Key features of marine binocular
- Robustness
- Waterproofing
- Fog proofing
- Ability to survive shocks
- Low light abilities
- The best and brightest optics
- Great depth of field without having to refocus
This last point really is important, the ability to see everything in clear focus from about 10 metres to an infinite point. This means seeing marker bouys, other boats, rocks and other hazards are seen within the field of vision instantly.
A good all rounder is the old standby the 8×30 binoculars. Steiner make a set of these within their Military/Marine range. They can only be described as superb. They have been used over the years without problems and have been constantly upgraded and added to. They are not only used in the marine and military arena but are very popular with hunters and birders.
What’s so good about them?
- Extremely robust
- Rubber armoured
- Guaranteed for 10 years not to leak or fog up. (try
that with some other
makes) - 20 mm eye relief
- Unsurpassed depth of field
- Terrific optics
The Steiner 8×30 only weigh 18ounces, they have a field of view of 360 feet at 1000 yds. If you need more light the steiner 7×50 marine binoculars would suit, if you require more magnification and light then the Steiner 10×50 military/marine will fit the bill superbly.
Perfect usage of Steiner Binoculars
There are Steiner Firebird Binoculars which are of great use at day time. These are opposite of the Observer binoculars. Their small lenses provide clear viewing in bright day light or situations.
There is another extremely advantageous and remarkable Series i.e. Steiner Police Series Binoculars. They help in catching the suspects. There are Steiner 7 x 50 mm Police Series binoculars which have larger 50mm lenses. They are perfect for viewing at night. On the contrary, the Steiner 9 x 40 mm Police Series Binoculars are the best for daytime use in brightness.
Steiner Merlin Binoculars are of great use for viewing fast-moving birds. These are light weight and can be handled with ease.
The other worth mentioning binoculars are Steiner 10 x 50 Binoculars, Binoculars m22 Steiner, Steiner 25 x 80 Observer Binoculars and Steiner Binoculars UK. There is a wide variety of binoculars Steiner to choose from.