The 8x42 and 10x42 Monarch ATB both feature an advanced new roof prism optical design.  It incorporates Nikon's exclusive Eco-Glass (made without the use of arsenic or lead) for all lens and prism elements.  Prisms feature phase-correction coatings and high reflection mirror coatings for superior sharpness and resolution, and all lenses and are fully coated with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds for maximum light transmission.  The result is much improved low-light brightness, edge-to-edge sharpness, and definition.

Nikon's new Monarch ATB series is available in eight and ten power models, both with 42mm objective lenses, allowing for a 5.3mm exit pupil in the 8x model and a 4.2mm exit pupil in the ten power model.  Each model close focuses down to just eight feet.  The ten power model has a field of view of 314' @ 1,000 yards and the eight power possesses a 330' field @1,000 yards.

Built with an extremely durable alloy body housing, the Monarch ATB is ruggedly constructed for true waterproof, fogproof and shockproof performance.  The 8x42 Monarch ATB measures just 5.7"x5" long and weighs 21.3 ounces, while the 10x model is only 5.6"x5" and weighs 21.1 ounces.

Ergonomic styling, mated with a new rubber armored exterior provides added shock resistance and a firm grip, wet or dry.  Turn and slide rubber eyecups, complemented by long eye relief, allow the binoculars to be used as comfortably by eyeglass wearers as those with uncorrected vision.  A large central focus wheel and adjustable diopter make focus easy to achieve and maintain, even while wearing gloves.

Monarch ATB binoculars became available in the spring of 2002 at quality sporting goods stores and authorized Nikon photo dealers.  Suggested list price for the 8x42 is $416.95, while the 10x42 is priced at $454.95.  Like all Nikon binoculars, the Monarch ATBs are covered by Nikon's 25-year limited warranty and the exclusive $10 No-Fault Repair/Replacement policy.

Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Nikon sports and recreational optics, world-renowned Nikon 35mm cameras, speedlights and accessories, Nikkor lenses, Nikonos underwater photographic systems and electronic imaging products.

For more information on the Monarch ATB binoculars, plus information on Nikon's full line of Binoculars, Spotting Scopes and Riflescopes, write: Nikon Sport Optics, 1300 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747-3064, or call 1-800-248-6846.

For more information on Nikon's full line of Binoculars, Riflescopes, Spotting Scopes and Field Scopes:, 
Write: Nikon Sport Optics, 1300 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747-3064 
or call 1-800-248-6846. 
or visit the Nikon site www.nikonusa.com