VANGUARD binoculars earn perfect score from renowned birding magazine

Whitmore Lake, Mich. – VANGUARD, one of the global leaders in sporting optics, outdoor accessories and photo-video accessories, today shared news that its Endeavor ED 8 x 42 binoculars earned a perfect score in BirdWatcher’s Digest magazine’s binoculars review round-up (January/February 2012 issue). The full article can be read HERE.

Coordinators of the testing for the report evaluated more than a few dozen 8 x 42 mid-priced binoculars for resolution, brightness, ease of use, focus knob, fit and feel and diopter adjustment. Endeavor ED 8 x 42 earned the greatest overall score of 5.00 of a possible 5.00, out performing models from staple optics brands sold at double the price. The writers cited the following reasons for the top spot:

“…5.0 resolution score…”
“Its armoring is a soft, textured grippy surface, as hand-friendly as it gets.”
“A consistent grip assists the kinesthetic intelligence you use when instinctively pointing binoculars at a bird.”
“Excellent optical quality; fast focus; 19 mm eye relief, wonderful ergonomics, with slender, easy-to-hold barrels; great value for the money.”

Since its introduction in January 2010, VANGUARD’s top-of-the-line Endeavor ED Series has earned numerous high marks from respected publications around the world. Available in five models of varying sizes, Endeavor ED features ED (extra-low dispersion) glass for high resolution images and offers exceptional light transmission. Nitrogen-charged and o-ring sealed, Endeavor ED is waterproof and fogproof to take on challenging weather conditions. Other features include an ergonomic, open-bridge design for a comfortable use, a wide view angle, BaK4 roof prisms, an anti-reflection coating, large focus adjustment wheel and long eye relief.

Endeavor ED is priced at $329-$399 (USD, street).

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VANGUARD is a global leader in standout sporting optics. Since 1986, VANGUARD has provided outdoor enthusiasts and photographers around the world with innovative, high-quality tripods, monopods, ball heads, pan heads, bags, cases and other photography accessories. With ISO 9001 and 14001-certified facilities and hundreds of design patents, VANGUARD has earned a solid reputation that spans the world. For more information about VANGUARD products, visit www.vanguardworld.com.