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Model: hel_mistral_8x42_ed_30954Part Number: 30954
Considering their affordable prices the Helios Mistral WP6 are remarkably competent instruments for both birdwatching & general observing and very good value for money.
Features include modern, ergonomic, top hinge design constructed from lightweight but robust polycarbonate and finished with green rubber armour.
Waterproof and Nitrogen purged to eliminate internal condensation (fog-proof).
All models feature high-index, silver-coated BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics for bright high contrast views.
NOTE: The premium 8x42ED & 10x42ED models include premium Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass to reduce chromatic aberration and phase-coated prisms to enhance light transmission and image contrast.
The Helios Mistral WP6 range is covered by a 5-Year Limited Warranty.
These are our first binoculars but I did a lot of research before buying to get the best balance between budget/aperture/weight/magnification. We wanted a pair mostly for astronomy (so one can look with them while the other is with the telescope) but also to be able to peek at birds in the garden or out on a day trip. They are perfect for the job and easy to handle. Although not the biggest aperture they are really helpful for a quick gaze at the stars and the moon (magnificent) before the clouds come when you don't want to get the scope out. We're quite happy with 8x magnification too, don't get dizzy with that. We've found them particularly useful to practise finding things before trying with our Dob too. Colours are good during the day and can see insects buzzing around at the end of the garden. Highly recommend.
This is my first set of this style of binoculars and totally amazed at the quality, optics are very clean and Bright and the sharpness is great apart from the outer edges but hardly noticeable so no problem for me. There quite light too feel good in your hands as there fairly small. Great price great product. Super happy.
Very happy with these, they are comfortable and secure in the hand and are a good balance between physical size and magnification/lens size. And for the price they are an awesome package.
First time using FLO. Great price and excellent service. Would recommend them to anyone.
The Mistral WP6 8x42mm binoculars weigh 682g / 24.06oz, the 8x42mm ED binoculars weigh 684g / 24.13oz, the 10x42mm binoculars weigh 685g / 24.16oz, the 10x42mm ED binoculars weigh 687g / 24.23oz and the 12x42mm binoculars weigh 726g / 25.61oz.