Steiner Navigators

[Neil]

I bought a pair of these a couple of years ago. I'm not that happy with them, to be honest. I feel they suffer from chromatic aberration: objects are outlined in purple. Does anyone have a pair with the same characteristic? Is there something wrong with mine or are they just not very good? My little Leica's don't suffer such.

 

[savageseadog]

If they have chromatic aberration they're probably fakes. Steiner are as good as binoculars get.

 

[ashtead]

Many comments on here about binocular suppliers who are recommended by forumites so if I had a pair of Steiners I was unhappy with I would have them checked out and if they are not genuine buy a pair of stabilised binos by Canon or others if budget permits.

 

[Roberto]

The complaint I have with them (at least those with the bearing compass), is the button cell battery recess comes apart (slightly) from the body of the binos, so it s not waterproof any more.
I have heard of a few similar cases Steiner handled brilliantly, for the moment I covered my battery locker with a giant blob of glue.

 

[Neil]

But do you get objects lined in purple?

I bought mine through Amazon - I'd be surprised if they were fakes

 

[savageseadog]

But do you get objects lined in purple?

I bought mine through Amazon - I'd be surprised if they were fakes

I just can't see you having an issue if they are genuine. I've never heard of Steiner fakes so it's an open question, sorry to alarm you.