The ergonomic and durable 10×44 Wildlife XP Binocular from Steiner features fluoride glass to reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations, and anti-reflection fully multicoated optics to transmit high-contrast images with true color fidelity and crisp edge-to-edge sharpness. To add extra protection against dirt and water, Steiner employs their proprietary Nano-Protection lens coatings on the objectives and oculars that beads oil and water off to keep the field of view clear and make cleaning easier.

Each eyepiece has its own dioptric correction to enable all users to obtain crisp and sharp focusing, and the main center focus wheel is capable of moving from the close focus to infinity in one turn allowing for fast transition from near to far subjects. For an even better viewing experience, the Wildlife XP is outfitted with the Distance Control System that allows users to pre-set the focus distance so they can snap the binocular to the eye quickly with minimal focus adjustment.

The binocular also features a lightweight and durable magnesium alloy housing with a contoured NBR-Longlife rubber armoring that is resistant to oil, acid, and saltwater while providing a soft non-slip grip – especially in cold and wet conditions. To further increase its usefulness, the housing is nitrogen-filled to provide fogproof performance in all weather, O-ring sealed to be submersible to 16 feet, and provided with a broad -40 to 176°F operating temperature range.

Key Features

• Fluoride Glass Elements
• Roof Prism Design
• Anti-Reflection Fully Multicoated Optics
• Wide Angle Viewing: 70°
• Nitrogen-Filled, Fogproof / Submersible
• Open-Bridge Configuration
• Magnesium Alloy Housing
• Individual Diopter and Center Focus
• Slip-Resistant NBR Rubber Armoring
• Fold-Down Winged Eyecups

Optical Performance

• 8x magnification
• 44mm objectives
• Compact roof prism optical path
• Anti-reflection fully multicoated optics provide bright and clear images
• Fluoride glass corrects for chromatic and spherical aberrations and ensures true color fidelity and edge-to-edge sharpness
• Proprietary Nano-Protection: Hydrophobic coating that repels dirt and water reducing residue and enables faster lens cleaning
• 367′ field of view at 1000 yd
• 70° wide-angle viewing

Use and Handling

• Open-bridge configuration reduces weight and provides a full wrap-around hand grip
• Individual right and left eye dioptric adjustment ensures sharp focus for all users
• Distance-Control-System: Set for a known distance to eliminate the need for fine-tuning the focusing knob
• Fast-Close-Focus system allows for focusing from 6′ to infinity in one turn
• Winged eyecups block peripheral light into the eyes for brighter images
• 4.4mm exit pupil

Construction Details

• Magnesium alloy housing is lightweight and extremely durable
• NBR-Longlife rubber armoring is resistant to oil, acid, and saltwater. Provides soft non-slip grip especially in cold and wet conditions
• TechnoGel thumb pads to reduce hand fatigue over long periods of viewing
• Nitrogen-filled. Fogproof, submersible to 16′ (5m)
• Broad -40 to 176°F temperature range
• ClicLoc quick release buckle system allows easy and fast attachment and release of neck strap or harness