An added benefit is that the design offers the user an exceptionally high depth of field, uncommon with roof prism binoculars and extremely beneficial in low light wildlife observation. Combined with , twist-up/down eye cup system that comes standard with flip-shroud eyecups, and you begin to understand the XP technology and performance that is behind this generation of Premium Binoculars from Steiner.

The German Optics company is introducing the est and latest "XP Class" for high performance binoculars designed exclusively to meet the needs of dedicated hunters, birders and outdoor explorers around the world.

The lightweight Magnesium housing incorporates Steiner's unique Nitrogen Purging and Pressurization process making moisture invasion a virtual impossibility in any climate. Steiner engineers have developed a very rugged, ergonomically comfortable, 30 oz., 8 or 10x 44mm binocular. The Peregrine XP's objective lenses are nearly 10% larger than a 42mm lenses transmitting more light. The XP binocular also has an exceptionally large 30 mm ocular lens. These larger lenses with moisture and water shedding NANO Protection combined with XP Lens Technology and the binocular's ergonomic body design with fast focusing system give it rapid handling that makes focusing on close or distant subjects easy and comfortable.

According to Sven Harms, North American Vice President for Steiner Binoculars, "These Peregrine XP Binoculars bring completely technology to the binocular user, while maintaining many of the premium features found on our present Peregrine Binoculars. The high light transmission from broad-band, multi-coated XP optics has been an important feature in the construction of the XP Peregrine Binoculars. When you combine these features with the water repellent NANO coated objective and ocular lenses, XP interior optics and Steiner designed, dielectric mirrors (with 40 + coating layers), the Peregrine XP's transmit the highest level of color correct light to the viewer's eye, at the highest resolution levels, in all types of weather conditions", he said.

Harms added, "We're really after the ultimate in user comfort, and optical performance. That's one of the reasons we are offering the long eye-relief eyecup to the user. All along we have made it our goal to offer the finest and most productive viewing experience of any binocular, anywhere. We are also very proud to have been recently recognized by Field and Stream Magazine with their Best of the Best Award for our 8.5X50 Peregrine Binocular", he said.

The Peregrine XP Binoculars feature an ergonomically shaped rubber covered body in an attractive, dark forest green color. Embedded in the armor, Steiner has used a gel-filled grip and thumb pad that adds a considerable amount of grip and comfort when holding and viewing with the binoculars. The XP's come with Twist-Up ocular barrels and profiled rubber eyecups, a quick attach Clic-Loc neck strap, and a 30 year limited warranty.

For more information and the name of your nearest dealer, write: Steiner/Germany, Customer Service Dept., Pioneer-Research, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057, and Tel: 800-257-7742 or visit www.steiner-binoculars.com.

Editorial Note: Binoculars are available for testing and photography. For this and more information contact Rob Fancher at the addresses above.

PEREGRINE XP SPECIFICATIONS