Are Steiner Predator binoculars good?
The Steiner Predator 8×42 is a good pair of binoculars at a decent price point, if you can deal with the funky eyepiece. As with most of the binoculars tested, we are amazed at the quality you can get at the different price points, and the Steiner Predator 8×42 is a good pair to keep around the house or in the car.
Where are Steiner Predator binoculars made?
Germany
The Predator binocular devices and all their optics and components are made in Germany while everything is assembled in Monterey, California. So, you can expect a lot of quality and precision in the construction of these binoculars. There are four sizes available in the Steiner Predator series: Steiner Predator 8X42.
How do you clean Steiner binoculars?
Cleaning. Clean your binoculars by wiping the rubber armoring with a damp cloth. More stubborn dirt may require a light soap and water solution on a damp cloth. Clean the lenses of your binocular only when necessary and never use any acid based cleaning solutions.
Where are Steiner Predator scopes made?
Steiner riflescopes are mainly produced in both Germany and the United States. While some entry-level binoculars are outsourced to countries with cheap labour, the company has chosen to keep the manufacturing of riflescopes under strict surveillance to maintain the standard of quality and optical performance.
How do you focus a Steiner binocular?
Look through the binocular with both eyes open. Turn the left ocular’s diopter setting ring until the image appears clear and sharp. With both eyes open you can now use the center focus wheel to focus the binoculars for different distances.
Who owns Steiner binoculars?
the Beretta Group
Steiner-Optik (also rendered as Steiner Optics) is a manufacturer of optical equipment for the military, hunting and marine sector. The company is headquartered in Bayreuth, northern Bavaria, and has been part of the Beretta Group since 2008.
Can you fix cloudy binoculars?
Hold the binoculars upside down and use a lens cleaning pen’s bristles to loosen any light material, then use some canned air to carefully blow off the loosened dirt. If using canned air, ensure the product provides short bursts of air and not use it too close as it can frost up the lens.
Can you use glasses cleaner on binoculars?
Clean your lenses only with the soft cloth that came with your binoculars or with a good lens cleaning cloth purchased in a camera store. I also like the paper lens cleaning towels sold by Lens Crafters. As for lens cleaning liquids, only use lens cleaners which are isopropyl alcohol based.
Where is the Steiner Predator 4 made?
The Steiner Predator 4 4-16x50mm Riflescope is made in Germany.
How do I identify my Steiner binoculars?
The serial number is located on the face of the center hinge pin between the two objective barrels. It is small so you may need some help to see it.
What binoculars do Navy Seals use?
The 7 x 50 (7X magnification; 50 mm objective lens) measures 7.1 inches x 8.2 inches x 7.4 inches and weighs 2.7 pounds. It is available through Northrop Grumman Corporation, the prime contractor.
Can you use alcohol wipes on binoculars?
Do Steiner binoculars have a lifetime warranty?
Valid in U.S. and Canada only. eOptics warrants its products against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Warranty is void if the product has been abused, misused, neglected, or disassembled prior to the return to the manufacturer.
What type of binoculars do snipers use?
What binoculars do snipers use? The Steiner M22 7×50 binoculars are the primary binoculars military, especially for the snipers belonging to the Marine Corps and Army.
Can I use Windex on binoculars?
Windex, Glass Plus, and other household cleaners contain ammonia which will absolutely dissolve your coatings. NEVER use detergent on lenses. Clean your lenses only with the soft cloth that came with your binoculars or with a good lens cleaning cloth purchased in a camera store.