I know, what's a clip on light got to do with a high class set of binoculars. The reason, they were free with the bino's and I'm really impressed with them. First the bino's. I bought the Steiner Predator AF 10 X 42 from B&H Photo in NYC. I've bought from them before, so I know to ask for a better price, and they usually do come thru. They were $100 cheaper than anyone, and they tossed in an extra $15 for the asking, so it came to 1/2 the tax on a $330.00 set of binoculars. They're the self focusing pair, and the clarity is incredible once you have them set to your eyes out to infinity. Without all the extra parts that a regular bino has, the weight of them are reduced, you'll still know they're hanging around your neck, but they are lighter than the old 10 X 42 pair I was using. They also have something Steiner calls C.A.T., a coating I'm going to assume, that makes things stand out by the color. Looking at the Ga. clay outside, they look like they really do work in making the clay I was looking quite a bit brighter than the surrounding colors. If your focus is on a different colored object, it seems like it does stand out better. I'll try them in the woods tomorrow, as I've found that I like to scan in the cover, and these will be replacing the cheap old set I was using.
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Now, the light. These were a freebie from B&H, they usually throw in some kind of chatzkie with every sale. The light is a Coast HX4 clip light. Part # is 21077, and it's a white and red utility beam with an 80 lumens LED that's impact and weather resistant and they claim an indestructible LED. It's maybe 2 1/2" long. Has a clip on it for a hat or whatever, and 4 small magnets on the clip to mount anywhere you'd like. The head on it swivels about 180 degrees to point it onto what you're working on. They go for $14.95 retail, and It's incredibly bright, for a tiny light that doesn't weigh hardly anything. The pics I took speak for themselves as far as brightness goes.
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Predator AF 10x42
A giant leap forward in binocular design and function. This advanced optical design keeps everything in focus, near and far.10x magnification, CAT coatings and a wide field of view make these the ideal hunting binocular. Steiner’s unique CAT (Color Adjusted Transmission) technology let you see...
Now, the light. These were a freebie from B&H, they usually throw in some kind of chatzkie with every sale. The light is a Coast HX4 clip light. Part # is 21077, and it's a white and red utility beam with an 80 lumens LED that's impact and weather resistant and they claim an indestructible LED. It's maybe 2 1/2" long. Has a clip on it for a hat or whatever, and 4 small magnets on the clip to mount anywhere you'd like. The head on it swivels about 180 degrees to point it onto what you're working on. They go for $14.95 retail, and It's incredibly bright, for a tiny light that doesn't weigh hardly anything. The pics I took speak for themselves as far as brightness goes.
HX4
The HX4 LED C.O.B. Cliplight is the ideal everyday carry light. By combining red and white LEDs, the HX4 LED Cliplight is excellent when you need bright illumination. The universal clip on the light makes it easy to clip on your hat, while the integrated magnets allow the HX4 to be placed on...
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