| Carson XM-HD Series - Outstanding (With Phase
Coated Prisms and HD Coated Lenses!) |
| Carson’s XM-HD™ series is the ultimate in
advanced binocular technology. These combine phase coated prisms with a
new HD (High Definition) optical coating technology to ensure the
brightest, sharpest images possible. This series is an outgrowth of the
Carson XM series listed below. See that series for additional details
on phase coatings.
This Carson Optics HD series includes 4 different
binoculars ranging from 32 mm to 50 mm diameter objective. These all
have good eye relief, and super wide field of view. Rubberized armor
coating makes these binoculars rugged and shock proof.
Because of the HD technology in these binoculars, they
would be the choice where the brightest and sharpest images are
demanded. These binoculars have a absolutely fantastic light
transmission to give these bright images. They meet or exceed the
transmission of almost everything on the market including those with
MUCH higher prices. Check an independent laboratory report below that
compares the Carson HD 8X42 against the best.
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Carson XM-HD 32 mm Compact Binoculars |
Carson XM-HD 50 mm Binoculars |
Independent Laboratory Transmission Report
(Note the transmissions and retail prices) |
Carson XM-HD 42 mm Binoculars
 
Recent awards for the new Carson XM-HD binoculars
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| Power and Objective |
Field of View |
Exit Pupil |
Weight |
Price |
| 8X32 WA |
139m at 1000m
420ft at 1000yd |
4.0mm |
603gr / 20.6oz |
$269.95
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| 8X42 WA |
109m at 1000m
330ft at 1000yd |
5.3mm |
711gr / 24.3oz |
$279.95
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| 10X42 WA |
104m at 1000m
314ft at 1000yd |
4.2mm |
711gr / 24.3oz |
$289.95
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| 10X50 WA |
86.8m at 1000m
262ft at 1000yd |
5.0mm |
995gr / 34.0oz |
$309.95
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| Carson XM Series Binoculars - Outstanding (With
Phase Coated Prisms!) |
| This Carson Optics series includes 4 different
binoculars ranging from 25 mm to 42 mm diameter objective. These all
have good eye relief, and super wide field of view. Rubberized armor
coating makes these binoculars rugged and shock proof.
The binoculars in this series have "phase correction
coated" prisms. Because of their compactness, binoculars that use roof
prisms are the best for field use for nature/bird study and hiking.
These prisms use reflections inside the prisms to give an erect image.
Because these reflections may be out of phase with standard coatings,
roof prism binoculars may have a decrease in the brightness and
apparent sharpness of the images. This series of binoculars has special
phase correction coatings to eliminate this problem yielding brighter
and sharper images. In the past roof prism binoculars were not
preferred for astronomy and other dim light conditions. Phase coatings
now make these an excellent choice for any light conditions.
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Carson XM 25 mm Compact Binoculars |
Carson XM 42 mm Binoculars |
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| Power and Objective |
Field of View |
Exit Pupil |
Weight |
Price |
| 8X25 WA |
90.1m at 1000m
272ft at 1000yd |
3.1mm |
363gr / 12.4oz |
$189.95
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| 10X25 WA |
87.8m at 1000m
262ft at 1000yd |
2.5mm |
363gr / 12.4oz |
$199.95
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| 8X32 WA |
139m at 1000m
420ft at 1000yd |
4.0mm |
603gr / 20.6oz |
$219.95
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| 8X42 WA |
109m at 1000m
330ft at 1000yd |
5.3mm |
711gr / 24.3oz |
$229.95
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| EMPEROR Binoculars - (With Phase
Corrected Prisms) |
| The Emperor series of binoculars have very
large
eyepieces, very long eye relief, and a super wide field of view. These
are a redesigned version of the excellent Event series we had
previously listed. But the version has Phase Coated
prisms!
They make excellent binoculars for birding because of
these features. The
adjustable eye cups make these binoculars a pleasure to use with or
without eye glasses. At our great price, we consider these a fantastic
value. These are among the most economical phase corrected binoculars
you can buy. A GREAT VALUE!
The Emperor series comes in two color versions - forest
green and charcoal grey. We checked out both and decided that we like
the gray version somewhat more. Both colors are the same price, but we
decided that we cannot stock all models. The green version would be a
special order from our supplier in Florida. The grey is usually in
stock ready to ship.
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| Power and Objective |
Field of View |
Exit Pupil |
Weight |
Price |
| 8X42 WA |
122m at 1000m
400ft at 1000yd |
5.1mm |
743gr / 26.3oz |
$129.95
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| 10X42 WA |
98m at 1000m
315ft at 1000yd |
4.1mm |
760gr / 26.8oz |
$149.95
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| Carson JK Series Binoculars (With Close Focus)
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| This Carson series of binoculars have large
eyepieces, great eye relief, and super wide field of view. This series
features unusually short close focus for closer nature subjects. The
10X42 pair has a minimum focus distance of 6 ft (2.0 m). The 8X42 has a
minimum focus distance of only 5 ft (1.7 m). They make very good
binoculars for birding because of these features. The adjustable eye
cups and great eye relief make these binoculars a pleasure to use with
or without eye glasses. There is a soaring eagle on the box. |
Carson JK Series Binoculars (With Close Focus)
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| Power and Objective |
Field of View |
Exit Pupil |
Weight |
Price |
| 8X42 WA |
106m at 1000m
320ft at 1000yd |
5.2mm |
629gr / 21.5oz |
$119.95
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| 10X42 WA |
102m at 1000m
306ft at 1000yd |
4.2mm |
634gr / 22oz |
$129.95
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