Nikon Monarch M7 10x30 specs and field of view
Close focus of 6.6 ft on the 10x30 Monarch M7 is shorter than the 8.2 ft median for 10x30 binoculars, and the 351 ft field sits at place 3 of 10.
- Field of view
- 351 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.8 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 16.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 351 ft view, wider than the typical 346 ft
- 16.6 oz, lighter than the typical 16.7 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
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Who the Monarch M7 10x30 suits
The 6.6 ft close focus suits nearby subjects, and the 351 ft field is wide for 10x. The 16.6 oz body is light for a day outdoors.
A calculated exit pupil of 3 mm gives limited light at dusk, and the maker list price band is $500 to $1,000.
Monarch M7 10x30 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Monarch M7 10x30 is one of 10 models in the 10x30 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Monarch M7 10x30 specifications
Monarch M7 10x30 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x30 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 30 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 351 ft at 1,000 yd (117 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 60.7° |
| Eye relief | 15.8 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 16.6 oz (470 g) |
| Length | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M7 10x30 against other 10x30 binoculars
Monarch M7 10x30 shows 351 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 346 ft median of the 10 10x30 models in the chart. At 16.6 oz it is at or under the 16.7 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M7 10x30 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M7 10x30 next to the 10x30 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch M7 10x30 | 351 ft | 15.8 mm | 6.6 ft | 16.6 oz | 3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven B.3 10x30 | 341 ft | 15.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.8 oz | 3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Imagic IS 10x30 | 270 ft | 15 mm | 9.5 ft | 18.8 oz | 3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x30 | 346 ft | 15.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.6 oz | 3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Monarch M7
Nikon makes the Monarch M7 in 4 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch M7 10x30 | 10x30 | 351 ft | 15.8 mm | 6.6 ft | 16.6 oz | 3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 | 8x30 | 435 ft | 15.1 mm | 6.6 ft | 16.4 oz | 3.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 | 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 | 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 24 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Monarch M7 10x30 questions
Monarch M7 10x30: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M7 10x30 has 15.8 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Monarch M7 10x30: what does 10x30 mean?
Monarch M7 10x30 magnifies 10 times through 30 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch M7 10x30: how wide is the view?
Monarch M7 10x30 shows a view 351 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 346 ft median of the 10 10x30 models in the chart.
Monarch M7 10x30: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M7 10x30 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.