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Parameter Pref. Vortex Raptor 10x32 Choose... Choose... Choose...
Eye Relief 13
Close Focus 15
Weight 17
Field of View 399
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Nitrogen Purged
Eye Cups Twist-up
Lens Coatings Fully Multi-coated
Prism Material BaK-4
Class (Ref.) 2
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Instructions

  1. Select binoculars by clicking the "Run O4B Scorecard" link on product pages while surfing the site.
  2. This table is limited to four binoculars. To remove a binocular, click on the "Remove" link at the bottom of the appropriate column above. To change to a different binocular, first remove a binocular from the comparison, then follow step 1 to add the new one.
  3. Set your preference factors by adjusting the numbers in the preference column from 0 (irrelevant) to 10 (most important).
  4. If you wear eyeglasses when you use binoculars, check the Eyeglasses box.
  5. If you want more information about a specification, click on its title for a definition and a link to an expanded discussion.
  6. For an explanation of Class and to learn how scores are determined, see How the Scorecard Works.

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