Karl Steiner wrote the survival manual on binoculars. Established in 1947, Steiner Optik GmbH is currently a global leader in binocular manufacturing with products available in over 45 countries. Steiner offers everything from resilient binoculars to high-end special lenses.

Steiner's pricey line of binoculars incorporates rubber armoring and special optical coatings to protect against harmful UV radiation and weather conditions. Steiner is also known as the first company to incorporate a compass into their binoculars. Today, Steiner's binoculars are companions to military personnel, mariners, hunters, birders, hikers and amateur nature observers.

Steiner products include:

For Observation ($550 - $600):

• Observer 15x56 - With auto-focus, there is no need to readjust. Shock and scratch-proof, protected in extreme temperatures and built to seal out dirt and fog.
• Observer 25x80 - Higher-magnification, perfect for spying constellations.

For Mariners ($190 - $1,300):

• Admiral Gold 7x50 Compass - Fitted with a compass, your made-to-order binoculars come in a mahogany case with serial number, certificate and engraved with your name.

For Hunters ($390 - $840):

• Nighthunter XP 8 x 56 - Provides the highest light transmission in low-light conditions.

For Outdoor ($390 - $890):

• Safari 10x26 - Special lens coating protects your eyes from harmful UV radiation.
• Wildlife 10/5 x 28 - 10/5x magnification makes distant viewing easy without being noticed.

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