Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binocular review

尼康君主M7 8x42双筒望远镜评测

The Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars are ideal for those looking to invest in a quality pair of binoculars but don’t have the cash to splash on the higher-end models that break into four figures. We were super impressed with them so they may gain a place in our best binoculars guide.

君主M7 8x42双筒望远镜是那些希望投资一副优质双筒望远镜的人的理想选择，但没有现金可以花在四位数的高端型号上。我们对他们印象深刻，所以他们可能会在我们最好的双筒望远镜指南中获得一席之地。

The Monarch M7 binocular line comes in 8x30, 8x42, 10x30 and 10x42 models and, for stargazing, we’d normally recommend higher magnifications and larger objective lenses. However, the 8x42 pair that we’ve reviewed here perform excellently for their price point. They are sharp, bright and the 8x magnification is best suited to star hopping and getting a closer look at the constellations we first learn as beginners. That makes them suited to beginner to middling astronomers and those with friends and family who might not have much knowledge of the night sky but are interested enough to use the binoculars when passed around between the group. For this reason, they're not a bad choice as one of the best beginner binoculars.

君主M7双目线有8x30，8x42，10x30和10x42型号，对于观星，我们通常会推荐更高的放大倍率和更大的物镜。然而，我们在这里评论的8x42对表现出色的价格点。它们是锐利的，明亮的，8x放大倍率最适合跳星，并仔细观察我们作为初学者首先学习的星座。这使得它们适合初学者到中等天文学家，以及那些有朋友和家人的人，他们可能对夜空了解不多，但有足够的兴趣在小组之间传递时使用双筒望远镜。因此，作为最好的初学者双筒望远镜之一，它们并不是一个糟糕的选择。

Slim and compact design

超薄和紧凑的设计

Locking ring for diopter adjustment

用于屈光度调节的锁紧环

Durable rubber armor exterior

耐用的橡胶盔甲外部

I adore Nikon design and the Monarch M7’s are no different. Slim and compact, the roof prism design makes the M7’s small enough to pocket in a large jacket or stow away in a sling bag or backpack. The rubber eyecups are twistable for easy adjustment for those with or without eyeglasses, and are comfortable enough against the eyesocket to cushion against the skin.

我喜欢尼康的设计和君主M7的没有差别。都是纤细而紧凑的屋顶棱镜设计使M7足够小，可以放在大夹克中或放在吊袋或背包中。橡胶眼罩可扭曲，便于带或不带眼镜的人调整，并且在眼罩上足够舒适，可以缓冲皮肤。

If you need to attach them to a tripod, a 1/4-inch thread is revealed by unscrewing the knurled cover towards the front of the binoculars. This texture is repeated on the smooth focusing wheel that sits in the middle but towards the back of the hinge mechanism.

如果您需要将它们连接到三脚架上，则可以通过向双筒望远镜的前部拧下滚花盖来显示1/4英寸的螺纹。该纹理在位于中间但朝向铰链机构的后部的平滑聚焦轮上重复。

A key part of the design and something that sets it apart from many other competitor binoculars at this price point is the locking ring for diopter adjustment. Every single binocular you will likely ever try should have a diopter adjustment ring (the right-sided focus adjustment that allows for focusing differences between the two eyes). But very few, sometimes even on the most expensive models, feature a locking diopter ring. As a beginner, it’s not much of an issue but any observer with tens or hundreds of hours of binocular experience under their belt will immediately appreciate the convenience of a consistent focus for the two eyes.

设计的一个关键部分，以及在这个价位上使其与许多其他竞争对手的双筒望远镜区分开的东西是用于屈光度调整的锁定环。每一个双目，你可能会尝试应该有一个屈光度调整环 (右侧聚焦调整，允许两只眼睛之间的聚焦差异)。但是很少，有时甚至在最昂贵的型号上，都具有锁定屈光度环。作为初学者，这不是什么大问题，但任何在他们的腰带下拥有数十或数百小时双目经验的观察者都会立即欣赏到两只眼睛一致聚焦的便利。

Protective rubber armor encases the entire binocular and has a mottled texture throughout which is both attractive and practical. This texture is beneficial both for grip but also for covering up the inevitable rub and scratch marks that binoculars pick up throughout their life, which would otherwise be much more visible on smooth rubber seen on cheaper competitor binocular models.

保护性橡胶盔甲包裹整个双筒望远镜，并具有斑驳的纹理，既有吸引力又实用。这种质地既有利于抓地力，也有利于掩盖双筒望远镜在其整个生命周期中不可避免的摩擦和划痕，否则在便宜的竞争对手双筒望远镜模型上看到的光滑橡胶上会更加明显。

Rubber lens caps are attached to the binocular through rubber straps that straddle the circumference of the optical tubes. The grip is strong enough to ensure they are not knocked off when putting in and taking them out of a bag but can be removed easily if you would prefer to use or travel without them. They don’t get in the way at all, and unlike other binoculars we’ve reviewed (there’s a pair of Celestron’s that are particularly frustrating for this), the caps do not reattach themselves accidentally when dropping the binoculars down on the neck strap and lifting them back up to the eyes.

橡胶镜头盖通过跨越光管圆周的橡胶带连接到双筒望远镜。抓地力足够强大，以确保将它们放入和从袋子中取出时不会被撞掉，但如果您希望在没有它们的情况下使用或旅行，则可以轻松卸下。它们根本不会妨碍我们，与我们评论过的其他双筒望远镜不同 (有一对Celestron望远镜对此特别令人沮丧)，当双筒望远镜掉在颈带上并抬起时，它们的盖子不会意外地重新连接起来。

Clear, sharp views throughout the entire image circle

整个图像圈清晰、清晰的视图

Easy to navigate the night sky without having to remove the binoculars from the eyes

易于导航的夜空，而无需从眼睛中取出双筒望远镜

5.3mm exit pupil allowing for plentiful views

5.3毫米的出瞳允许丰富的意见

Edge-to-edge sharpness gives clear views throughout the entire image circle, meaning I could use what little peripheral vision I had within the binos to scan for other nearby stars. This kind of detail is so helpful for observers because it allows for easy star hopping. The ability to navigate to other stars and night sky objects without having to take the binoculars away from the eyes or having to move the binoculars much to navigate the night sky is ideal.

边缘到边缘的清晰度可以在整个图像圈中提供清晰的视图，这意味着我可以使用binos中几乎没有的外围视觉来扫描附近的其他恒星。这种细节对观察者非常有用，因为它可以轻松跳星。导航到其他恒星和夜空物体的能力是理想的，而无需将双筒望远镜从眼睛上移开或不必移动双筒望远镜就可以导航到夜空。

For instance, we found it quite simple to move between Ursa Major’s stars Alkaid, Mizar, Alioth, Magrez and Phecda etc and then follow Merak and Dubhe to reach Polaris, the North Star. Also, navigating from Cassiopeia’s Caph and Schedar down to Andromeda’s Almach, we hopped over to Mirach and across to the Andromeda galaxy (M31) with ease, not losing our way once through the sharp, clear views from the Monarch. As with most binoculars, fainter night sky objects like the Andromeda galaxy were hard to make out. Appearing as a fuzzy gray mass when viewed with averted vision but views of galaxies and star clusters of this size are only really improved with either a huge pair of binoculars like the Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 or a decent-sized 6-inch (or greater) reflector telescope or similarly powered catadioptric.

例如，我们发现在Ursa Major的恒星Alkaid，Mizar，Alioth，Magrez和Phecda等之间移动非常简单，然后跟随Merak和Dubhe到达北极星北极星。此外，从仙后座的Caph和Schedar导航到仙女座的Almach，我们轻松地跳到Mirach，然后轻松地到达仙女座星系 (M31)，而不会因为君主清晰清晰的视野而迷失方向。与大多数双筒望远镜一样，像仙女座星系这样的暗淡的夜空物体很难识别出来。当以视线避开的方式观察时，它看起来像一个模糊的灰色质量，但是只有像Celestron SkyMaster 25x100这样的巨大双筒望远镜或像样的6英寸 (或更大) 的望远镜才能真正改善这种大小的星系和星团的视图反射望远镜或类似动力的折反射。

Considering the compactness of the Monarch M7’s roof prism design, views are plentiful thanks to the 5.3mm exit pupil. Some smaller binoculars feel cramped and difficult to look through when observing, and this is a particular bug-bear of mine as it’s the first thing you notice when looking through the binoculars. Fortunately, as with many other Nikon products I’ve tested, they have thought of this for a pleasant experience right from the start.

考虑到Monarch M7屋顶棱镜设计的紧凑性，由于5.3毫米的出射光瞳，视野丰富。一些较小的双筒望远镜在观察时会感到局促和难以看穿，这是我的一个特别的虫子，因为这是你通过双筒望远镜观察时注意到的第一件事。幸运的是，与我测试过的许多其他尼康产品一样，他们从一开始就想到了这一点，以获得愉快的体验。

Waterproofing offers peace of mind if caught in a shower

防水提供安心，如果在淋浴

Fogproofing makes these binoculars ideal for stargazing in your backyard

防雾使这些双筒望远镜成为您后院观星的理想选择

The Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars are waterproof and fogproof which is helpful on two points. First, it means using them in the rain or snow won’t damage the interior glass and focusing. While you might think this isn’t so much a problem for astronomers, because precipitation means clouds and no opportunity for stargazing, but as any astronomer will tell you, it doesn’t always stay cloudless and star-studded throughout the night. Banks of cloud and intermittent showers can wash over while you’re observing and, if you’re using binoculars in conjunction with a telescope, then it’s possible to leave them placed on your bag or on the ground during a quick shower whilst trying to cover up the (usually) much more expensive telescope and associated accessories. Having this waterproofing is peace of mind when dodging the rain through the night.

君主M7 8x42双筒望远镜是防水和防雾的，这在两点上是有帮助的。首先，这意味着在雨中或雪中使用它们不会损坏内部玻璃和对焦。虽然你可能认为这对天文学家来说不是什么问题，因为降水意味着云，没有观星的机会，但正如任何天文学家都会告诉你的那样，它并不总是整夜无云和星光熠熠。当你观察的时候，一堆乌云和间歇的阵雨可能会被洗掉，如果你把双筒望远镜和望远镜一起使用，然后可以在快速淋浴时将它们放在您的包或地面上，同时试图掩盖 (通常) 更昂贵的望远镜和相关配件。有这种防水是安心的时候躲雨过夜。

Second, a fogproof binocular means no more internal fogging when moving between warm and cold environments. Internal fogging is the worst because it can’t be immediately wiped away with a microfiber cloth like the externally accessible elements of the glass. At the price point of the Monarch M7’s, I’d expect to see more backyard stargazers enjoying these binoculars and occasionally taking them away on vacation. Usually, this means plenty of popping into and out of the home or a hotel room to do some stargazing and then warming up with a warm drink or waiting for cloud to pass. This temperature shifting causes fogging which makes stargazing most unpleasant, having to wait for the binoculars to come up to (or down to) temperature to reduce this condensation, dragging out observing time and driving down excitement and interest. Fortunately, this problem is overcome with the nitrogen-purging by Nikon in these binos.

其次，防雾双筒意味着在温暖和寒冷的环境之间移动时不再有内部雾化。内部起雾是最糟糕的，因为它不能像玻璃的外部可触及的元素那样立即用超细纤维布擦掉。在君主M7的价格点上，我希望看到更多的后院观星者享受这些双筒望远镜，并偶尔带他们去度假。通常，这意味着大量的突然出现在家里或酒店房间做一些观星，然后热身与热饮或等待云通过。这种温度变化会导致起雾，这使得观星最不愉快，不得不等待双筒望远镜达到 (或降低) 温度以减少这种冷凝，拖累观察时间并降低兴奋和兴趣。幸运的是，尼康在这些binos中通过氮气吹扫克服了这个问题。

Online reviews are generally positive with average ratings between popular merchants sitting around 4.5 to 4.8 stars out of 5. Verified customers highlight their appreciation of the clarity and brightness of these binoculars, which parallels what we have experienced in testing.

在线评论通常是正面的，受欢迎的商家之间的平均评分约为4.5至4.8星，满分5分。经过验证的客户强调了他们对这些双筒望远镜的清晰度和亮度的欣赏，这与我们在测试中经历的相似。

One customer at B&H Photo Video states, “Whether it's viewing birds by day or astronomical objects at night, these binoculars are truly superb and deliver a wide, flat field and bright images across the entire field of view.” On Amazon, users praise the locking diopter ring, stating, “I LOVE the locking diopter adjustment (although I recognize this is only a helpful feature for single-user binoculars”, which tallies with our thoughts. It isn’t so much of a problem when passing around the group so long as differences between vision aren’t extreme (even then, the eye relief provided is suitable for those with spectacles to use them simultaneously).

B & H Photo Video的一位客户表示: “无论是白天观察鸟类还是晚上观察天文物体，这些双筒望远镜都非常出色，可以在整个视野中提供宽阔，平坦的视野和明亮的图像。” 在亚马逊上，用户称赞锁定屈光度环，“我喜欢锁定屈光度调整 (尽管我认识到这只是单用户双筒望远镜的一个有用功能”，这与我们的想法一致。只要视力之间的差异不是很大，提供的眼睛救济适合那些有眼镜的人同时使用它们)。

Over several weeks and months, and with repeat testing over a year and a half, I tested the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars in both light-polluted cities, suburban towns, remote rural locations and dark sky nature reserves ranging between Bortle class four and six during this time.

在几周和几个月的时间里，经过一年半的重复测试，我在光污染的城市、郊区城镇、偏远的农村地区和博特尔四级和六级之间的黑暗天空自然保护区测试了尼康君主M7 8x42双筒望远镜。

The binoculars got wet in the rain, moved in and out of the home and colder outdoors, in and out of cars and vans and were stowed both in their carry pouch and just on their own, in that time.

双筒望远镜在雨中弄湿了，在家里进出，在室外更冷，在汽车和货车中进出，在那个时候，双筒望远镜被存放在随身携带的袋子里，也被存放在自己的袋子里。

This intermediate binocular lends itself to skywatchers that are into astronomy with an enthusiastic passion but perhaps not all that well-versed with the night sky, beyond the average person, for stargazing. Thus, we used them to navigate the northern hemisphere in the summer (on this occasion) and winter (in previous tests) through the most commonly observable constellations such as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Boötes, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Cepheus, Cygnus, etc and even managed to spot some other targets such as the Andromeda galaxy, Orion nebula and the Hercules globular star cluster.

这种中级双筒望远镜适合那些对天文学充满热情的天文观察者，但也许并不是所有人都精通夜空，超越普通人，可以观星。因此，我们使用它们在夏季 (在这种情况下) 和冬季 (在以前的测试中) 通过最常见的可观察星座 (如大熊座，小熊座，bo ö tes，仙后座，仙女座，仙女座，天鹅座，甚至设法发现了一些其他目标，如仙女座星系、猎户座星云和大力神球状星团。

Yes, if you’re looking to invest in a quality pair of binoculars, allowing you to take a step up from your previous beginner-level pair but you're not keen to drop four figures on binos. I’d heartily recommend the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 for this reason. Of course, you could opt for one of the other three model variants (8x30, 10x30 or 10x42), which are of equal quality. However, if you are using these regularly for stargazing then we’d perhaps advise against the 8x30 model only, due to the light restriction you would see with the smaller 30 mm objective lenses.

是的，如果你想投资一副高质量的双筒望远镜，让你从以前的初学者级别的双筒望远镜中提升一步，但你并不热衷于在双筒望远镜上下降四位数。出于这个原因，我衷心推荐尼康君主M7 8x42。当然，您可以选择其他三种型号 (8x30，10x30或10 x42) 中的一种，它们具有相同的质量。然而，如果你经常使用这些观星，那么我们可能会建议反对8x30模型，由于光线限制，你会看到较小的30毫米物镜。

At an intermediate level, based on our extensive testing over the years, we’d recommend the Monarch M7’s over pretty much any other model we’ve tested at this price point. However, absolute beginners might not want to drop so much cash on a pair, to which we’d recommend you look at the Prostaff P3 or the Celestron Nature DX 12x56, both of which have good, durable build qualities, can be useful for a range of purposes (stargazing, wildlife spotting etc) but are also very affordable.

在中级水平上，根据我们多年来的广泛测试，我们推荐Monarch M7超过我们在这个价位上测试过的几乎任何其他型号。但是，绝对的初学者可能不想在一对上花那么多钱，我们建议您查看Prostaff P3或Celestron Nature DX 12x56，它们都具有良好，耐用的构建质量，可以用于一系列目的 (观星，野生动物斑点等)，但也非常实惠。

If budget isn’t a problem, or if you think these Monarch M7’s aren’t quite refined enough, then we’d recommend you take a look at either Nikon’s top-tier series in the Monarch line, the Nikon Monarch HG 10x42, which comes with even higher quality optics, less chromatic aberration and a locking diopter ring. Another option is the Leica Trinovid 10x42 binoculars which contain much the same quality and build but have a more stylish, sleek design that looks eye-wateringly beautiful.

如果预算不是问题，或者如果你认为这些君主M7不够精致，那么我们建议你看看尼康在君主系列中的顶级系列，尼康君主HG 10x42，它配备了更高质量的光学元件，较少的色差和锁定屈光度环。另一种选择是Leica Trinovid 10x42双筒望远镜，它具有相同的质量和构造，但具有更时尚，时尚的设计，看起来非常漂亮。