THE CAPTAIN’S FIRST MATE BINOCULAR --- Our very best 7 power, 50 millimeter objective lens waterproof, rubber armored marine binocular. We have bypassed the middlemen, going directly to the manufacturer to bring you our own top-of-the-line marine binocular at a price at least $200 less than comparable instruments of other brands sold elsewhere. Hundreds of customers have compared the First Mate Binocular side by side in our store with Fujinon’s best Polaris 7 x 50 FMTR-SX binocular, and have been able to discern little if any difference optically or mechanically. Only the price is dramatically lower.
The First Mate binocular is purged of air and filled with dry, inert nitrogen gas to eliminate internal moisture which can condense causing internal fogging when going from a warm to cold environment. This process also seals out dust and dirt that coat the optical elements inside conventional binoculars with the passage of time. The First Mate features extra eye relief at 23 mm, an exit pupil of 7.1 mm – larger than you eye pupils will open to in full darkness, hence the outstanding dim light viewing, relative brightness of 51, interpupillary distance from 56 to 74 mm, length 200 mm, maximum width 218 mm, weight 3.5 pounds.
The First Mate is supplied with a soft carrying case, straps, captive lens covers and Captain’s warranty.