{"product_id":"bushnell-spectator-sport-12x50-binocular-waterproof","title":"Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 Binocular","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 is a focus-free binocular for boaters and outdoor folks who want long-range reach without fussing over a focus wheel. The PermaFocus system stays sharp from about 200 feet to the horizon, the BaK-4 porro optics stay bright in low light, and the waterproof body handles rain and spray. Point it, look, you're on target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 is a focus-free binocular for boaters and outdoor folks who just want to lift it up and see. No fiddling with a center wheel, no chasing focus while a boat rocks under you. Bushnell's PermaFocus system keeps everything from about 200 feet out to the horizon sharp on its own. You point, you look, you're on the target. For scanning a shoreline, reading a distant channel marker, or picking out another boat working the same water, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood it's a porro-prism design with BaK-4 glass and fully multi-coated optics. The porro layout is what gives you that classic offset-barrel shape, and it does a nice job pulling in light and giving the image some real depth. The 50mm objectives are generous, so you get a bright picture in the kind of flat, gray light you deal with early morning or late in the day on the water. Field of view runs 265 feet at 1000 yards. That's on the narrower side, which is the tradeoff you make for the extra reach of 12x power. You trade a little width for a lot of magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's be straight about that 12x. It's a lot of power for a handheld binocular, and it pulls distant stuff in close, which is great. But higher magnification also shows every bit of hand shake, and on a small boat bouncing through chop you'll feel it. If you're mostly glassing from a stable platform, a dock, a beach, a bigger boat sitting at anchor, you'll love the reach. If you're running a small center console in a seaway and want a grab-and-scan glass, a steadier hold or a harness strap helps a lot. We'd rather tell you that up front than have you wonder why the image dances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anglers who want to read the water and spot birds working bait at a distance. Cruisers keeping an eye on mooring fields and anchorages. Anyone at a game, a race, or out watching wildlife where the action sits well downrange. The focus-free design really shines when things move, because you're never caught turning a focus wheel while the moment passes. Kids and first-time users get it instantly too, since there's nothing to adjust. It's a general-purpose sport and marine glass, not a specialist birding or astronomy instrument, and it's priced and built to match. For the money, it punches well above its weight for reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild-wise, it's waterproof and nitrogen purged, so a rain squall or a face full of spray won't put it out of action, and the sealed body resists internal fogging when the temperature swings. The housing wears rubber armor that grips well even when your hands are wet, and it soaks up the odd knock against a gunwale. Twist-up eyecups let you dial in the right spacing whether you wear glasses or not, though with 11mm of eye relief, glasses wearers will want to fold the cups down and get in close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fun touch: Bushnell includes four color tiles so you can customize the look of the binocular, handy if you're outfitting a crew and want to tell whose is whose. At right around two pounds on the strap, it's not the lightest glass out there, so a comfortable neck strap or a floating lanyard earns its keep on a long day. Bottom line, the Spectator Sport 12x50 is a simple, honest, high-power binocular. Lead-free glass, focus-free operation, and enough reach to bring the far shoreline right to you. Keep the caps on the objectives when it's stowed and give it a quick freshwater rinse after a salty day, and it'll keep serving you season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12x magnification with 50mm objectives brings distant channel markers, shorelines, and boats in close with a bright picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBushnell PermaFocus focus-free system stays sharp from about 200 feet to the horizon, no focus wheel to chase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePorro prism design with BaK-4 glass delivers depth and strong light transmission in low, flat light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully multi-coated optics boost brightness and contrast at dawn and dusk on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof, nitrogen-purged body shrugs off rain and spray and resists internal fogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRubber-armored housing grips securely with wet hands and takes the odd knock against a gunwale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwist-up eyecups with 11mm eye relief adjust for use with or without glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e265-foot field of view at 1000 yards for long-range viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLead-free glass plus four included color tiles to customize and identify your pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e31 oz weight pairs well with a padded neck strap or floating lanyard for long days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Bushnell reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 12x50 mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 12x is magnification, so objects look 12 times closer than they do to your naked eye. The 50 is the diameter of the front objective lenses in millimeters. Bigger objectives gather more light, which is why the 50mm front glass gives you a bright picture even in low, flat light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre 12x50 binoculars good for boating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey give you a lot of reach for spotting markers, other boats, and birds working bait at a distance. Just know that 12x power shows every bit of hand shake, so on a small boat in chop you'll want a steady hold or a harness. On a bigger boat at anchor or from a dock, the extra magnification is a real advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is 12x50 different from a 10x42?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 12x50 gives you more magnification and larger 50mm objectives, so more reach and more light. The tradeoff is a narrower field of view and a bit more visible shake at higher power. A 10x42 is easier to hold steady with a wider view. This pair leans toward reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs 12x50 or 20x50 better?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor handheld use, 12x is the more practical choice. At 20x the image shakes so much by hand that most people need a tripod to use it. The 12x50 keeps enough power to bring things in close while still being usable off the strap for most folks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I have to focus these?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, and that's the whole point. Bushnell's PermaFocus focus-free system keeps everything from about 200 feet out to the horizon in focus on its own. You just lift and look, which is ideal when the action is moving and you don't have time to chase a focus wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre they waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The Spectator Sport 12x50 has a waterproof, nitrogen-purged body, so rain and spray won't put it out of action and the sealed housing resists internal fogging when temperatures swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use them if I wear glasses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can. The eyecups twist up and down, so fold them down and the 11mm of eye relief lets you get in close with glasses on. It's a bit tight for eyeglass wearers, so if you can, try them the way you'll actually use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat prism and glass do they use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA porro prism system with BaK-4 glass and fully multi-coated optics. The porro layout gives the image good depth and light transmission, and the multi-coatings help brightness and contrast in dim conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the four color tiles for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBushnell includes four color tiles so you can customize the look of the binocular. It's a nice touch if you're kitting out a crew and want to tell whose pair is whose at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow heavy are they and do I need a strap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey come in at 31 oz, so right around two pounds. 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