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Focused on your demands Professional birdwatching binoculars by STEINER Discovery

SkyHawk

60 years of binocular specialisation for those moments you‘ll never forget “People with a passion have one thing in common – they let themselves be fascinated. And two things in particular fascinate us – nature and binoculars.

To achieve this, innovations that are specially tailored to the requirements of birdwatching were developed in close cooperation with birdwatchers from all over the world. Intensive workshops and discussions gave us input on what next-generation birdwatching binoculars should look like.

STEINER has been producing binoculars for 60 years that have been developed for use in nature. This has made us the world market leader in professional binoculars. Now we‘ve compressed all of our experience and specialisation in our new birdwatching range.

With just one aim – we want you to enjoy birdwatching to the full.“

It‘s obvious that these would have to meet or exceed the highest quality standards available. It’s also clear that they must possess the legendary STEINER ruggedness. In addition to all the precision, our new range of birdwatching binoculars offer absolute comfort and ease of use.

Carl Steiner

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Discover the most innovative and easy to handle birdwatching binoculars ever Hours of waiting and observing are the price a birdwatcher has to pay. Our new birdwatching binoculars prove that it can also be a pleasure.

Ease of use and performance make observing successful under any conditions. Let yourself be swept along by the sights that nature bestows on you.

Concentrate on the essentials – enjoyment and birdwatching.

You can identify exactly which bird it is quickly and accurately. It doesn‘t matter whether you undertake long tours or short trips, are exposed to extreme weather conditions or sunshine. STEINER binoculars will give you a completely new birdwatching experience.

Find out for yourself – that we are focused on your demands.

For every demand that you make on your binoculars, product innovations have been developed for even more exact and comfortable birdwatching. Details of essential interest to you appear clear and true to life in every situation.

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Discovery – Feel the comfort of innovation Achieve this enjoyment with the Comfort Balance System by STEINER This unique system sets new standards in handling and comfort. It makes the Discovery the perfect companion for short trips or long tours. Whatever the kind of weather you meet. The Comfort Balance System combines benefits for perfect handling and fast focussing like:

- Softgrips - Twist-Up Eyecups - Fast-Close-Focus Softgrips The Discovery´s ergonomic Softgrips are especially formed soft thumb cushions with a non-slip surface that make the Discovery unique in its handling. They are a revolutionary symbiosis of high-tech materials and the ergonomic demands of your hands. Our novel Softgrips for your thumbs meet the need for a firm but comfortable grip.

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They nestle so comfortably in your hand that you‘ll hardly know they are there. Even during long periods of observation they guarantee that you won‘t suffer pressure points.

Twist-Up Eyecups With the extensive eye relief, you will be able to set the desired eye distance or eye relief for maximum viewing comfort.

It is easy to use Discovery with or without glasses or with or without the convenient side flaps.

This enables the three eyecup positions: ergonomic, classic and a position for people wearing glasses.

The open design of the binoculars allows secure handling at all times even in situations where only one hand is being used, leaving the other free for making notes whilst watching. Suitable for all sizes of hands, our binoculars ensure that you always have a grip on things.

Fast-Close-Focus If you need fast identification, the Discovery‘s Fast-Close-Focus comes into its own. A small movement of the focussing wheel is all that‘s needed to make everything sharp and recognisable down to the last detail. There is no longer any complicated focussing and turning. Identify what you‘re looking at quickly, easily and comfortably with the Discovery.

Discovery 8x44

As you can see, Discovery sets new standards in birdwatching with its Comfort Balance System. Experience a new dimension in professional birdwatching at your specialist dealer and see the difference for yourself.

Find more revolutionary highlights of the Discovery on the following pages.

Discovery 10x44

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Discovery – The advantages at a glance Comfort Balance System

by STEINER: The STEINER Comfort Balance System guarantees comfortable handling.

Softgrips: Our novel Softgrips for your thumbs ideally combine comfort with a firm grip on the binoculars. The lightweight and comfortable feel eliminates pressure points, particularly if you are observing for longer periods, for example when carrying out a bird population census. At the same time, they give the Discovery excellent balance.

Twist-Up Eyecups: The novel Twist-up Eyecups offer optimum protection against incidental light from the side. They don‘t just block troublesome reflections; they ensure an extremely bright image. The three positions of the eyecups offer an ergonomic, a classic cylindrical and a position for people wearing glasses.

If the eyecups do not fit exactly to your eyes, they can be adjusted as desired by the eyecup fine adjustment mechanism.

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Fast-Close-Focus: A small adjustment of the focussing wheel with your fingers is all that‘s needed to recognise details of the bird quickly and with absolute sharpness. The Discovery’s FastClose-Focus completely does away with the need for clumsy and timeintensive turning of the focussing wheel. With a close focus range of two metres, the Discovery provides extremely comfortable handling with perfect focussing in an unbelievably short time.

High-Performance-Optics

by STEINER: High-Definition XP-Optics: STEINER developed these remarkable optics. The optical formula is our own development using the purest index matched glass, and coatings using rare-earth formulations of titanium, fluorite and other mineral substrates. The result is first-class light transmission, brightness and optimal contrast. The Discovery‘s roof prism system contains a specially developed dielectric mirror with a vapour-deposited phase correction coating. This high-tech phase correction gives exact resolution of detail and true colours. It also reflects up to 99% of incoming light. In addition, the dielectric mirrors prevent aging of the coating.

Aging also means that there is a loss of light transmission after some time. The contours of these optics are always sharp and distinctly visible, even in poor light or at the onset of dusk.

The perfectly adjusted distance of the exit pupil and the large diameter of the ocular lens provides you with relaxed and exact observing experiences. You gain an “into-the-image” feeling, but you also achieve the highest comfort, even when viewing with low light or peripheral interference. The large above-average objective diameter of 44 mm guarantees clear, detailed and brilliant observation.

Dual Precision Setting: The Discovery delivers sharper images than any other binoculars thanks to its Dual Precision Setting.

No other birding binoculars allow you to focus both eyes independently of each other. It‘s done directly at the ocular, and thus a perfect image is created for each eye. The Dual Precision Setting allows massive differences in dioptre strength on each eye to be compensated for. Simply set the dioptre strength for each eye and you will always see sharply without having to readjust. Those without vision impairment simply set the control to “0”.

Distance Control System: The Distance Control System guarantees fast and easy recognition of birds. Focussing takes place before you hold the Discovery up for viewing. When observing, the distance to the bird it can be read off in the binoculars at any time. If desired you can preset the distance even before you start looking at the bird.

This gives you more valuable time for identification.

Ruggedness by STEINER: STEINER Nano-Protection®: Unsurpassed clear vision is offered by the proven STEINER NanoProtection®. It provides the lenses with a dirt and water resistant surface, protecting them against aggressive environmental effects. Rain, snow and moisture are eliminated from your view. Cleaning is considerably simplified and hard-to-remove dirt becomes a thing of the past. The ultra-thin hydrophobic surface treatment on the objective and ocular lenses is extremely robust and ensures that your binoculars will deliver high-contrast brilliant images across the decades.

Nitrogen pressure system using 2-way-valve technology: Fogging up or the formation of condensation inside the binoculars is totally prevented by this hightech solution. Even temperature variations between -40° and +80°C do not have any adverse effects on the functionality of STEINER nitrogen-filled binoculars. The unique 2-way-valve technology makes inspection possible even after a number of years. Your binoculars are always ready for action even under the most extreme conditions.

Optical quality and precision are maintained for decades.

The Discovery range is waterproof even up to a depth of five metres. This is made possible by special sealing technologies. No dust, no dirt and no humidity can penetrate into the binoculars.

NBR-Longlife rubber armouring: This chemical formula is not only robust, it also gives you a very good grip, in cold, heat, sea water and the sun‘s rays. For a perfect grip, the rubber composite should be soft and non-slip, but on the other hand, the harder it is, the more durable it will be. The NBR-Longlife rubber composite is a perfect solution that makes the Discovery a pleasure to hold.

It is resistant against oil, acid and bird droppings. A rubber armouring that is at the same time soft, non-slip and shockproof.

Extreme ruggedness: Under the outer armouring hides a high-tech, lightweight, high pressure, cast magnesium alloy chassis that delivers unrivalled stability.

This material makes the housing even more shockproof and thus much more rugged. At the same time it keeps the weight down and enables compact construction. With this sturdy construction, your binoculars will master the toughest action.

ClicLoc strap attachment: With this carefully thought-out STEINER strap attachment, your binoculars always remain firmly attached to the strap! The ClicLoc strap attachment system makes removal quick, in one easy movement.

Standard accessories: The Discovery is delivered with a soft carrying case and has a wide range of standard accessories such as a neoprene rain protection cap, objective covers and carrying straps. The comfortable carrying strap is extra-wide and has a coating that is kind to your skin. It is non-slip and padded. This special attention to comfort means that you can easily carry the binoculars for a long period. The accompanying neoprene rain protection cover is completely waterproof and prevents contamination by rain or dust. Your binoculars are therefore always at the ready and the valuable optics are protected when carrying them due to the shock-absorbing effect of the neoprene. For observation, simply unclip the fastener stud, slip off the neoprene cover and let it hang down on the other side of the carrying strap.

30 year warranty: We offer a 30 year warranty on the Discovery. If you need a repair, our team of technical experts will check out your binoculars and repair them within the terms of the warranty agreement. Simply send your binoculars to us directly or to your dealer.

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SkyHawk – Affordable quality birdwatching binoculars

SkyHawk 10x42

Brilliant images wherever you use SkyHawk. Our SkyHawk models, with their unmatched comfort and ease of handling, are the perfect companions. Let yourself be fascinated by the world of birds and enjoy the experience of birdwatching. Or use the SkyHawk for observation in the garden or whilst taking a walk.

Legendary robustness and extra lightweight, the STEINER SkyHawks are the top binoculars for any situation.

The 10x magnification delivers detailed observation across large distances. A stable image is guaranteed by the firm grip due to the ergonomic eyecups, comfortable thumb depressions and the non-slip rubber armouring.

SkyHawk 8x42 The high-performance compact allrounder. The SkyHawk 8x42 offers crisply sharp and brilliant images from the early morning hours to dusk.

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SkyHawk 10x42

SkyHawk 8x42 © Philipp Mohr, ImagePoint.biz

SkyHawk 8x32 Weighing in at only 570g, the SkyHawk 8x32 is the lightweight for professional birdwatching. As the “little brother” of the 8x42, it possesses product characteristics that are decisive for professional birdwatching and scores as well due to its compact construction.

SkyHawk 10x26

SkyHawk 10x26

SkyHawk 8x32

The ideal first binoculars for all those who like to enjoy nature and want to watch birds. The SkyHawk 10x26 is a small but far-sighted giant that fits every pocket. Its high-quality optics mean it can be used anywhere.

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SkyHawk – The advantages at a glance High-Performance-Optics

by STEINER: High-Contrast-Optics: STEINERs High-Contrast-Optics provide outstanding viewing and are exceedingly good value. They are perfect for both beginners and passionate birdwatchers. All lenses and prisms are manufactured with precision and are specially coated for best observing results. You get high-contrast and absolute bright images with natural colour definition.

Fast-Close-Focus with XXL Focussing: This technology has been specially developed for close range from approx. 2m. The focussing wheel makes it child‘s play. This technology permits smooth focussing – The XXL focussing wheel lets you focus easily even when wearing thick gloves in bitterly cold weather. The advantage – smooth, attenuated focussing allows you to focus perfectly and quickly at close range.

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Easy handling by STEINER: Maximum ease-of-use makes SkyHawk a reliable companion even during long excursions. The well-balanced weight, the SEBS rubber armouring offering a good grip, as well as the thumb depressions make these binoculars comfortable to hold.

Ergonomic eye cups protect against light from the side. They can be folded down if required, e.g. whilst using SkyHawk with glasses.

ClicLoc strap attachment: With this carefully thought-out STEINER strap attachment, your binoculars always remain firmly attached to the strap! The ClicLoc strap attachment system makes removal quick, in one easy movement.

Extreme ruggedness by STEINER: Robust binoculars: Binoculars from STEINER withstand the toughest demands made on them. The SkyHawk is an extremely compact and tough construction that can withstand even the most demanding conditions. For over 60 years, the hallmark of STEINER binoculars has been their unique robustness. See for yourself.

Standard accessories: The SkyHawk is delivered with a soft carrying case and has a wide range of standard accessories such as an ocular rain protection cap, objective covers and carrying straps. The comfortable carrying strap is extra-wide and has a coating that is kind to your skin. It is non-slip and padded. This special attention to comfort means that you can easily carry the binoculars for a long period.

The ocular rain protection cap prevents contamination due to rain or dust. Your binoculars remain ready to use at any time.

The binoculars are protected when being carried. Simply slip off the plastic cap and let it hang down on the other side of the carrying strap.

10 year warranty: We offer a 10 year warranty on the SkyHawk. If you need a repair, our team of technical experts will check out your binoculars and repair them within the terms of the warranty agreement. Simply send your binoculars to us directly or to your dealer.

For the specifications of each set of binoculars, please see the binoculars overview.

Technical Data

Discovery 10x44

Discovery 8x44

SkyHawk 10x42

SkyHawk 8x42

SkyHawk 8x32

SkyHawk 10x26

Item Number

8102

8101

8013

8012

8011

8004

Objective Diameter

44 mm

44 mm

42 mm

42 mm

32 mm

26 mm

Magnification

10x

8x

10x

8x

8x

10x

Height

188 mm

188 mm

158 mm

164 mm

145 mm

137 mm

Width

126 mm

126 mm

121 mm

121 mm

120 mm

112 mm

Depth

65 mm

65 mm

67 mm

67 mm

57 mm

45 mm

Weight

854 g

834 g

770 g

730 g

570 g

340 g

Exit Pupil

4.4 mm

5.5 mm

4.2 mm

5.25 mm

4 mm

2.6 mm

Luminosity

19.36

30.25

17.6

27,6

16

6.8

Twilight Factor

20.98

18.76

20.5

18.3

16

16.1

Field of View

110 m

130 m

100 m

116 m

112 m

94 m

STEINER Focussing System

Fast-Close-Focus & Dual Precision Setting

Fast-Close-Focus & Dual Precision Setting

Fast-Close-Focus

Fast-Close-Focus

Fast-Close-Focus

Fast-Close-Focus

Distance Control

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High-Performance-Optics

High-Definition XP-Optics

High-Definition XP-Optics

High-Contrast

High-Contrast

High-Contrast

High-Contrast

Close Focus

2m

2m

2.2 m

2.1 m

2.2 m

2.9 m

STEINER Nano-Protection

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Water Pressure Proof

up to 5 m

up to 5 m

Nitrogen Pressure Filling

Via 2-way-valve-system

Via 2-way-valve-system

Eye Cups

Twist-up eyecups

Twist-up eyecups

Ergonomically shaped

Ergonomically shaped

Ergonomically shaped

Ergonomically shaped

Temperature Range

-40° C to +80° C

-40° C to +80° C

-20° C to +70° C

-20° C to +70° C

-20° C to +70° C

-20° C to +70° C

Rubber Armouring

NBR-Longlife

NBR-Longlife

SEBS professional

SEBS professional

SEBS professional

SEBS professional

Carrying Strap

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Strap Attachment

ClicLoc

ClicLoc

ClicLoc

ClicLoc

ClicLoc

ClicLoc

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Warranty

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