Steiner's Pocket-Sized 10x26 Predator Binocular Combines Power and Comfort
MOORESTOWN, N.J., Dec. 1, 2001 – Whether you’re rafting the Colorado, hunting elk in Montana or hiking the Australian Outback, a powerful and compact binocular is a welcomed accessory. Steiner’s new 10x26 binocular is an ultra-light, high-performance optical device offering the perfect combination of portability and power.
Comfort and convenience are critical when traversing unknown terrain, and the 10x26 Predator is designed with these benefits in mind. The new Predator weighs less than 10 ounces, making it small enough to tuck away in a coat pocket for an afternoon on a mountain trail. Its lightweight design and contoured thumb grooves allow hunters to glass for hours without arm fatigue and the smooth and accurate center-focus knob can be manipulated effortlessly and efficiently. The snug wrap-around eyecups eliminate distracting sidelight while providing a comfortable buffer between the binocular and its user.
The green-tinted Predator lens coating filters the indistinct colors of haze and foliage and amplifies the visibility of colors common to birds, game animals and other wildlife. Subjects that might normally be camouflaged by dense greenery will pop out when seen through the "eyes" of the Predator.
The 10x26 Predator provides uncommon power for a binocular of its size. Users can spot a lark perched on a tree limb from 100 yards and see it as if it were only 10 yards away. With an exit pupil of 2.6, the new binocular also offers excellent light gathering ability for a unit of its size and power.
The 10x26 Predator is ideal for any outdoor endeavor, regardless of the season or weather. With its water-resistant seal, users won’t have to worry about rain, cold or whitewater spray. The Predator is also fogproof to define hazy objects on humid, overcast early mornings. The 10x26 ultra-light model comes as a more powerful version of Steiner’s previously introduced 8x22 Predator model.
All Predator models come equipped with a carrying case for easy travel. They are available in the following three categories, "Ultra-Light," "Porro" and "Premium."
Performance specifications:
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| Model |
Name |
Field of View |
Weight |
Apprx. Retail |
Ultra-Light
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| 222 |
8x22 Predator |
369 ft./1000 yds. |
8.5 oz. |
$150 |
| 226 |
10x26 Predator |
291 ft./1000 yds. |
9.7 oz. |
$169 |
| Porro |
| 286 |
8x30 Predator |
390 ft./1000 yds. |
18 oz. |
$249 |
| 212 |
12x40 Predator |
295 ft./1000 yds |
26 oz. |
$399 |
| Premium |
| 238 |
8x32 Predator |
328 ft./1000 yds. |
21 oz. |
$599 |
| 248 |
8x42 Predator |
367 ft./1000 yds. |
24 oz. |
$699 |
| 258 |
10x42 Predator |
295 ft./1000 yds. |
25 oz. |
$749 |
| 230 |
10x30 Predator |
261 ft./1000 yds. |
10.5 oz. |
$399 |
| 232 |
12x30 Predator |
216 ft./1000 yds. |
10.5 oz. |
$399 |
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The 10x26 Predator is protected by a 10-year warranty. It will be available in January 2002 through Steiner’s network of dealer locations for approximately $170 and include a durable and attractive thermo-molded carrying case. Steiner products are developed and marketed in North America by Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, N.J. 08057. Tel. 1-800-257-7742. Visit the Steiner website at www.steiner-binoculars.com for more information.
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