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Great all-around binoculars for astronomy as well as scenic daytime viewing
High-quality BAK-4 porro prisms and multi-coated binocular objective lenses ensure bright, crisp images
Wide 7.1-degree field of view and 14 foot close focus
Sturdy metal (not plastic) housing with large center focusing mechanism
Includes carrying case, lens cap and deluxe wide neck strap

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Orion Scenix binoculars have always offered superior optical and mechanical quality compared to brands you find at most retail and sporting good stores. Now Scenix binoculars are even better, incorporating porro prisms made from high-grade BAK-4 optical glass. These are the same prisms found in binoculars that sell for four times the price or more than our affordable Scenix models.

You just can’t beat Scenix binoculars for all-around value and performance. Common, low-priced "mass market" binoculars have to cut corners by coating only one or two visible optical surfaces with antireflection coatings (and leaving many uncoated), by allowing looser tolerances on optical matching and alignment, and by employing poor-quality mechanical components.

Orion Scenix binoculars are refreshingly different. Every single air-to-glass surface of each binocular is antireflection coated, and the objective lenses are even multi-coated for additional light transmission and bright pleasing views. Orion doesn’t use gimmicky "ruby" coatings like you find on some binocular brands, which only serve to turn images an unnatural shade of green!

This Orion Scenix 7x50 binocular is wonderful for binocular astronomy as well as for scenic daytime viewing and hunting. Its bright 7mm exit pupil and 7.1° field of view let you enjoy scenic vistas in comfort. The 7x50 Scenix binocular weighs 28 oz. for easy portability. Its housing is constructed of sturdy metal, not plastic, and is armored with protective rubber which is a joy to grip. The large center focusing mechanism is the same one found on many more expensive binoculars, and adjusts smoothly to achieve ideal focus.

This 7x50 Orion Scenix binocular is rugged and reliable, delivering sharp images on demand. It includes a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, and a comfortable deluxe wide neck strap. The Scenix 7x50 binocular accepts a tripod L-adapter (sold separately) for use on a tripod, which is recommended for lengthy astronomical viewing sessions.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

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Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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Specs

Best for viewing

Brighter deep sky
Magnification

Magnification

A measure of the enlargement of an object seen through an optical instrument. More specifically, it is a measure of the angle subtended by an image viewed with optical aid divided by the angle subtended by the same object without optical aid. Magnification is determined by dividing the focal length of the telescope (or binocular) by that of the eyepiece. Hence a telescope with a 1200mm focal length and an eyepiece of 40mm yields a magnification of 30x. The human eye is considered 1x magnification.

7x
Optical diameter

Optical diameter

The optical diameter (also known as aperture), is the size of the telescope's main light collecting lens or mirror, measured in millimeters or inches. As the diameter increases, more light is collected and the resolution increases.

50mm
Field of view - angular

Field of view - angular

The field of view expressed as part of a 360-degree circle. Holding your pinky finger out at arms length is approximately 1-deg wide. To convert this to the linear measurement of "feet at a thousand yards", multiply by 52.5. For example, at 1000 yards distance, a 7-deg binocular will see a width of 367.5 feet (7 x 52.5)

7.1°
Field of view - linear

373.8 ft./1000 yd
Apparent field of view

Apparent field of view

The edge-to-edge angular diameter of the light emerging from the eyepiece as seen by the eye. It is an inherent specification for a given eyepiece type or design. The apparent field of view of an eyepiece is directly related to the true field of view seen through the telescope; for a given focal length eyepiece, the greater the eyepiece's apparent field of view, the greater area of sky will be seen.

49.7°
Eye relief

Eye relief

The distance, measured in millimeters, between the observer's eye and the eyepiece lens in which the entire field of view remains visible. Eye relief varies with the optical design but generally increases with decreasing magnification. Long eye relief is advantageous for observers who wear glasses, as they don't have to put their eye directly on the eyepiece to see the entire field of view, nor do they have to remove their eyewear.

20.0mm
Exit pupil

Exit pupil

The diameter of the circle of light exiting the telescope eyepiece. It appears as a distinct disk when the telescope is pointed at a bright source like the Moon. Also known as the Ramsden disk, the exit pupil varies with both aperture and magnification.

7.1mm
Near focus

Near focus

The minimal distance at which a binocular and/or spotting scopes can attain focus. Near focus is an important quality for bird watchers and wildlife devotees who want to get as close as possible to their quarry.

14 ft.
Coatings

Coatings

Lenses are coated with an antireflective material to ensure that as little light as possible is reflected away, so more gets to your eye. Good lenses are at least "fully coated," with a single layer of magnesium fluoride applied to each air-to-glass lens surface. Multiple layers of coatings are even more effective; the term "multi-coated" means one or more lens surfaces have multiple coatings. "Fully multi-coated" is even better, meaning that all lens surfaces are multiple-layer coated. Mirror star diagonals are coated with a reflective material similar to telescope mirrors in order to reflect the light into the eyepiece. Standard aluminum coatings reflect between 88%-92%, and enhanced aluminum reflects 97%. Dielectric coatings use a different process to deposit a coating that reflects 99% of the light. In addition to the higher reflectivity, Dielectric coatings are much more durable than aluminum coatings, so they last longer and can be cleaned with less risk of damage.

Multi-coated
Prism

Prism

Porro Prisms: A binocular prism system that contains two right-angle prisms in each barrel offset from one another, requiring that the objective lenses be spaced further apart than the eyepieces. Optically, porro prisms often perform better than their roof prism counterparts. Roof Prisms: A compact binocular prism system that allows the objective lenses to line up directly with the eyepieces and hence yields a more portable binocular. Roof prism binoculars lose slightly more light to reflections than porro prism binoculars. High-quality roof prism binoculars compensate for this with special optical coatings.

BAK-4 Porro
Interpupillary distance range

Interpupillary distance range

The distance between the two pupils of an observer's eyes. Binoculars can be adjusted to accommodate variations in a person's interpupilary distance.

59mm - 72mm
Focus style

Center focus
Waterproof

No
Tripod adaptable

Yes
Diopter adjustment

Yes
Weight

1.8 lbs.
Height

6.4 in.
Additional included accessories

Carry case, Deluxe wide neck strap
Warranty

Two year

In the Box

Deluxe wide neck strap
Binocular lens caps
Orion binocular soft carrying case

Shipping Info

Orders received by noon Pacific Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Orders received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

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Orion Scenix 7x50 Binoculars

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4.7 / 5

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5 / 5

5 / 5

3 out of 3(100%)customers recommend this product.

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6 The Orion Scenix 7x50 Binoculars are wonderful for astronomical as well as terrestrial viewing. The multi-coated objective lenses ensure bright, crisp images. Includes carrying case, lens cap, and deluxe wide neck strap.

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5 / 5

3 out of 3(100%)customers recommend this product.

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3 out of 3(100%)customers recommend this product.

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5 / 5

I love these binocs!!!!

PostedSeptember 14, 2010

I love these binoculars. They are wonderful. I enjoy watching the stars, and finding the constellations. I even (reluctantly) loaned them to my huband to take to a pro football game. He said he was amazed at the clarity of the binocs. He could zoom right in on the players' faces and see their expressions, which he enjoyed. (He was up high in the stadium). So thanks for a great pair of binocs. Dorothy Richardson

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5 / 5

Great Value

PostedOctober 4, 2011

from??Seattle, Wa

Owned this product for:Less than 3 mos

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5 / 5

5 / 5

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5 / 5

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I already have a pair of 7x50 binoculars made by another company about 20 years ago. The old binoculars are very heavy and my arms were becoming fatigued after a short period of time. I was using these for borh birding and astronomy. I was shocked by how much lighter the Orion 7x50's are and how smooth the focusers worked. The clarity of the view is just as good as my old binoculars which I paid much more for. Great vaule for the price. Only problem for me was the eye relief (I wear glasses)....not as much as my old pair, but close.

Favorite object to observe:??Birds and celestial objects

Pros: value

Cons: eye relief

Yes, I recommend this product!

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5 / 5

Keep selling them to my friends and neighbors

PostedSeptember 21, 2011

from??Rock Creek Lake Iowa

Owned this product for:Over 1 year

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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I just let my friends, family and neighbors use them and they always ask what I had to pay for them. When I tell them they ask if I would get them a pair. Orion should be paying me a commission.

Favorite viewing location:??My yard ( I live in the coulntry)

Favorite object to observe:??saturn and Orion

Pros: great soft case

Cons: people like to steal them

Yes, I recommend this product!

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4 / 5

Great Value - modern coatings, etc., and old school build

PostedSeptember 19, 2011

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Owned this product for:Over 1 year

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5 / 5

These are literally a 'solid' value. They are a cut above same price competition based on sturdy construction and very acceptable optics. I'd give the mechanical quality 5 stars "for the money".

Here's what I like about the 7x50 Scenix:

+ entire familly can use them; a few older binoculars I use have too tight 'eye relief' for eyeglass wearers

+ focusing is pretty good #smooth, stays put# and bridge between eyepices is very sturdy - unusual for less expensive binoculars

+ sharp images on axis, falloff at edge is not distracting

+ little or no ghosting thanks to better anti-reflection coatings, a improvement from older inherited 7x50's

+ Good rubber finish, seems durable and good grip, not heavy

+ bright images - seems to work close to full aperture.

+ build quality and "fit and finish" remind me of a camera-name brand binocular series from a decade or so ago, and this sets Scenix apart from many current models with less quality material choices.

+ comfortable neck strap #wide cloth# and slightly padded, very functional soft case

+ work well with tripod adapter

A few caveats:

- bought from other vendor who carries Orion as open box for savings. Found that fields of view have a small error #not perfect overlap# of a few %. Don't notice this at night and star images are aligned #seem to be "collimated" so overlook this, the slight offset is just noticable in daytime use but not distracting if you don't look for it. Check for alignment since this seems sturdy enough to kremain aligned if received in good order.

- like many Porro-prism models, these are not for up-close viewing of feeder on deck or flowers/butterflies, etc. due to about 12-15 foot minimum focus distance

Favorite viewing location:??backyard or 45-minute local dark sites

Favorite object to observe:??Moon & Milky Way

Pros: great for outreach use, good eye relief eyeglasses or no glasses, high index prisms and multicoated, compact / lightweight for 7x50

Cons: folding eyecups might wear out, not a real 'close focus' model

Yes, I recommend this product!

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