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Steiner Navigator Binoculars 7×50 with Compass

November 16, 2022

The Navigator, with a 50mm lens diameter and 7x magnification, is the perfect gift for under the tree this year. It offers a stable image in the roughest of seas and guarantees bright images with excellent contrast and sharpness of detail in the dark. It also features an integrated, large analog fluid-dampened compass that can be illuminated and makes it easy to maintain your heading. This system provides more safety at sea through reliable course navigation and also promises an incredible experience on land.

MSRP: $900.00 CAD / without compass: $750.00 CAD

Visit: https://www.stoegercanada.ca/product/steiner-navigator-open-hinge-binoculars-7×50/

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