June 9, 2022
CLEARLY CAPABLE: NIKON INTRODUCES NEW PROSTAFF BINOCULARS
New PROSTAFF P7 and P3 Series Offer Spectacular Brightness and an Amazing Value for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Melville, NY —
Today, Nikon Inc. has released the latest generation of the PROSTAFF series of binoculars, the PROSTAFF P7 and P3. The PROSTAFF P7 series provide the viewer an exceptionally bright image, while the expanded PROSTAFF P3 series is an affordable and easy gateway to viewing the fantastic sights nature has to offer.
The PROSTAFF name is well regarded among outdoor enthusiasts, birders, sports fans and nature lovers, representing uncompromising capability and significant value. These new updated models feature a wide and bright field of view and a comfortably long eye relief. The rugged and rubberized armored body is fog-proof and waterproof, and is constructed of a fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate for a noticeable reduction in weight as well as durability. Nikon’s advanced technologies and century of optical expertise are on full display, giving the viewer intense sharpness and flawless color reproduction thanks to exclusive multi-layer optical coatings.
PROSTAFF P7
The PROSTAFF P7 lineup has been redesigned with a rugged new exterior construction and functions, improving upon the previous PROSTAFF 7S models. These models offer an intense natural color fidelity and a wide field of view, making them an excellent choice for birding and sporting events. For maximum brightness, the PROSTAFF P7 features a Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating and a phase correction coating, which are applied to the roof prisms to reflect more light, illuminating more of the scene.
The PROSTAFF P7 Binoculars are engineered to be used, with thoughtful features typically found on higher-end binoculars, such as an oil and water repellent coating on the objective and eyepiece lenses, and a locking diopter adjustment ring to avoid unintentional adjustments. Available magnifications and objectives include 8x30, 10x30, 8x42 and 10x42.
PROSTAFF P3
The new PROSTAFF P3 binoculars are the successors of the popular PROSTAFF 3S series, and the lineup has been expanded to include new compact 8x30 and 10x30 options, in addition to the 8x42 and 10x42 models. The PROSTAFF P3 series binoculars are extremely lightweight, and are well suited for any afternoon outing or weekend adventure.
Optically, the PROSTAFF P3 series binoculars provide a wide apparent field of view (62.9˚ for 10x42, 62.6˚ for 8x30) that allows users to easily acquire and follow subjects. A multi-layer coating has been applied to the lens elements, while a highly reflective silver-alloy coating is applied to the mirror surfaces of the roof prisms to further enhance brightness. The resulting view is bright and clear, making it easy and fun to spot wildlife and nature from afar.
Key Features – NIKON PROSTAFF P7 and P3 Binoculars
- Wide apparent field of view (62.6° for P7 8x30, 62.9° for P7 10x42)
- Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
- Multilayer-coated lenses provide maximum brightness
- Lead and arsenic-free glass is used for all lenses and prisms
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eye point
- Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
- Rubber armored for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip and new green body color
- Lightweight body uses fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin
Pricing and Availability
The Nikon PROSTAFF P7 and P3 series of binoculars will be available in June 2022. The PROSTAFF P7 series will start at a suggested retail price of $179.95**, while the PROSTAFF P3 series will start at a suggested retail price of $129.95**.
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About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Nikon Sports and Recreational Optics including premium binoculars, fieldscopes and laser rangefinders; products expertly engineered from Nikon’s vast experience as the global leader in precision optics. Nikon is renowned for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of consumer and professional equipment for video and image capture, including the revolutionary Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras, D-SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and COOLPIX® compact digital cameras. For more information on Nikon's full line of recreational optics, please visit us online or dial (800) NIKON-US.
Specifications – PROSTAFF P7 Series
| PROSTAFF P7 8x42 | PROSTAFF P7 10x42 | PROSTAFF P7 8x30 | PROSTAFF P7 10x30 |
Magnification (×) | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Objective diameter (mm) | 42 | 42 | 30 | 30 |
Angular field of view (Real/degree) | 7.2 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 6.6 |
Angular field of view (Apparent/degree)*1 | 53.4 | 62.9 | 62.6 | 59.9 |
Field of view at 1,000m (m) | 126 | 122 | 152 | 115 |
Field of view at 1,000 yd. (ft.) | 377 | 367 | 456 | 346 |
Exit pupil (mm) | 5.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
Relative brightness | 28.1 | 17.6 | 14.4 | 9.0 |
Eye relief (mm) | 20.2 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
Close focusing distance (m/ft.) | 3.0/9.8 | 3.0/9.8 | 2.5/8.2 | 2.5/8.2 |
Length (mm/in.) | 152/6.0 | 150/5.9 | 125/4.9 | 125/4.9 |
Width (mm/in.) | 130/5.1 | 130/5.1 | 130/5.1 | 130/5.1 |
Depth (mm/in.) | 55/2.2 | 55/2.2 | 52/2.0 | 52/2.0 |
Weight (g/oz.) | 590/20.8 | 600/21.2 | 485/17.1 | 470/16.6 |
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm/in.) | 56-72/2.2-2.8 | 56-72/2.2-2.8 | 56-72/2.2-2.8 | 56-72/2.2-2.8 |
Type | Roof | Roof | Roof | Roof |
Waterproof structure | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof |
Specifications – PROSTAFF P3 SERIES
| PROSTAFF P3 8x42 | PROSTAFF P3 10x42 | PROSTAFF P3 8x30 | PROSTAFF P3 10x30 |
Magnification (×) | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Objective diameter (mm) | 42 | 42 | 30 | 30 |
Angular field of view (Real/degree) | 7.2 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 6.6 |
Angular field of view (Apparent/degree)*1 | 53.4 | 62.9 | 62.6 | 59.9 |
Field of view at 1,000m (m) | 126 | 122 | 152 | 115 |
Field of view at 1,000 yd. (ft.) | 377 | 367 | 456 | 346 |
Exit pupil (mm) | 5.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
Relative brightness | 28.1 | 17.6 | 14.4 | 9.0 |
Eye relief (mm) | 20.2 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
Close focusing distance (m/ft.) | 3.0/9.8 | 3.0/9.8 | 2.5/8.2 | 2.5/8.2 |
Length (mm/in.) | 152/6.0 | 150/5.9 | 125/4.9 | 125/4.9 |
Width (mm/in.) | 130/5.1 | 130/5.1 | 130/5.1 | 130/5.1 |
Depth (mm/in.) | 55/2.2 | 55/2.2 | 52/2.0 | 52/2.0 |
Weight (g/oz.) | 590/20.8 | 600/21.2 | 485/17.1 | 470/16.6 |
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm/in.) | 56-72/2.2-2.8 | 56-72/2.2-2.8 | 56-72/2.2-2.8 | 56-72/2.2-2.8 |
Type | Roof | Roof | Roof | Roof |
Waterproof structure | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof |
*1 Apparent field of view is calculated based on the ISO14132-1:2002 standard
*2 Not designed for underwater usage
-Specifications, equipment, and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
-Every effort has been made to ensure specifications and claims are accurate, but they may be subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
**SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.