By: Torben Lonne
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The Steiner Safari Ultrasharp 10×26 are affordable travel binoculars, with its compact form factor, are a budget option from Steiner. The roof prism design with a pretty decent grip (ie. ergonomic thumb pads) are packaged in Steiner’s famous tough body with sharp optics.
Ideal for watching sports events, and observing wildlife, there’s a little aberration, making it suitable for novice users. The Safari 10x26s has a center focus, adjustable diopters and eye cups for glasses wearers, and it also easily fits in a small handbag.
These binoculars can filter UV light and block haze with proprietary, advanced ultraviolet (UV) coatings. As such, you can comfortably look through the lenses. You can expect to see high-contrast images, especially under good light conditions.
Things we like:
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Offers detailed images from a distance -
Rugged, shock-proof housing
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User-friendly neck strap
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Comfortable eyecups
Things we don't like:
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Field of view is not the best
Additionally, the profiled eyecups block out any distracting side light. These eyecups also fit your face’s contour properly, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience.
Relatively speaking, the Steiner Safari Ultrasharp 10×26 has a far better field of view than many compact binoculars. A field of view of 309’ at 1,000 yds., together with a 10x magnification, helps you see more details from a distance.
Another signature Steiner feature of these binoculars is their Makrolon housing. This chassis is made of durable polycarbonate and further reinforced with NBR Long-Life rubber armoring, enabling your binoculars to withstand 11 Gs of impact. Essentially, they won’t easily break in case you drop them accidentally.
Moreover, the Steiner Safari Ultrasharp 10×26 is water-resistant and fog-proof. You can use them in almost all environments, even wet and cold conditions.
Some people have found that these binoculars are a little wobbly, given the combination of high magnification and lightweight chassis. That’s a challenge to be expected with any 10x binocular unless it’s a model with stabilization, like the Canon IS 3.
- Magnification: 10x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 26 mm
- Weight: 10.5 oz
- Dimensions: 4.7" H x 4.6" W x 1.8" L
- Field of View (Linear at 1,000 yds): 302'
- Close Focus Distance: 11'
- Frame Material: Polycarbonate
- Tripod Adaptability: N
- Inclusions: Case, Cleaning Cloth, Comfort Neck Strap With Fixed Attachment, Objective Covers, Rainguard, Shoulder Strap
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Things we like:
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Offers detailed images from a distance
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Rugged, shock-proof housing
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User-friendly neck strap
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Comfortable eyecups
Things we don't like:
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Field of view is not the best
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