Nikon 4x10D CF
Model BAA980WA
The Nikon 4x10D CF is an ultra-compact roof-prism binocular designed specifically for theater, opera, concerts, museums, and other close-range viewing. Its 4x magnification and 10mm objective lenses provide a remarkably wide 10° field of view, making it easy to follow performances while maintaining a broad perspective. At just 65 g, the lightweight design is exceptionally portable, while multilayer-coated optics and a close-focus distance of 1.2 m support clear viewing in indoor and cultural settings.
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Key Features
The Nikon 4x10D CF combines ultra-compact design, wide-angle viewing, and lightweight optics for theater, opera, concerts, and museums.
4x
Magnification
10 mm
Objective Lens
175 m
FOV at 1,000 m
65 g
Weight
10°
Field of View
1.2 m
Close Focus
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Wide-Angle Binoculars
The 10° field of view provides broad coverage, helping viewers follow performances and see more of the stage at once.
Close Focus Binoculars
A 1.2 m close-focus distance makes these binoculars well suited to nearby viewing in theaters, museums, and indoor settings
Long Eye Relief
The 13.7 mm eye relief provides comfortable viewing and helps accommodate users who wear glasses during performances.
Compact Binoculars
The exceptionally small 65 g design makes these binoculars easy to carry and particularly practical for theater and opera visits.
Quick Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Item Number | 16840 |
| Magnification | 4x |
| Objective Lens | 10 mm |
| Optical Design | Roof Prism |
| Field of View | 10.0° / 175 m @ 1,000 m |
| Exit Pupil | 2.5 mm |
| Eye Relief | 13.7 mm |
| Close Focus | 1.2 m / 3.9 ft |
| Lens Coatings | Full Multilayer Coating |
| Weight | 65 g / 2.3 oz |
About This Model
The Nikon 4x10D CF is an ultra-compact roof-prism binocular designed for theater, opera, concerts, museums, and other close-range viewing. Its 4x magnification and 10mm objective lenses provide a wide 10° field of view, allowing viewers to follow performances while maintaining a broad perspective. Nikon positions the model specifically for theater, travel, museums, and spectator sports.
The optical system uses multilayer-coated lenses and prisms to support a bright field of view, while the 2.5mm exit pupil and 13.7mm eye relief provide practical viewing characteristics for indoor use. The binoculars use a roof-prism design with central focusing, and Nikon eliminates diopter adjustment for simpler operation.
A major advantage of the 4x10D CF is its extremely compact construction. The binoculars measure just 52 × 93 × 19 mm and weigh 65 g, making them easy to carry to performances and cultural events. The 1.2m close-focusing distance is particularly useful for theater and museum viewing, while the interpupillary distance adjusts from 57 to 72 mm.
Full Specifications
Explore the complete Nikon 4x10D CF specifications, including optical performance, focusing, dimensions, weight, and viewing characteristics.
| Specification | Nikon 4x10D CF |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 4x |
| Effective Objective Diameter | 10 mm |
| Optical Design | Roof Prism |
| Focusing System | Central Focus (CF) |
| Angular Field of View (Real) | 10.0° |
| Angular Field of View (Apparent) | 38.6° |
| Field of View at 1,000 m | 175 m |
| Field of View at 1,000 yd | 525 ft |
| Exit Pupil | 2.5 mm |
| Relative Brightness | 6.3 |
| Eye Relief | 13.7 mm |
| Close Focus | 1.2 m / 3.9 ft |
| Lens and Prism Coating | Full Multilayer Coating |
| Diopter Adjustment | None |
| Interpupillary Distance | 57–72 mm |
| Length | 52 mm / 2.0 in |
| Width | 93 mm / 3.7 in |
| Depth | 19 mm / 0.7 in |
| Weight | 65 g / 2.3 oz |
| Applications | Theater, Travel, Museums, Spectator Sports |
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