Northmere Fjord 10x56 binoculars, with parallelogram mount

Specifications

Description

The Fjord 10x56 is a large roof-prism binocular with 56 mm objectives and 10x magnification. It is built for twilight and night use, with a sealed, argon-purged body and lenses chosen for high transmission and contrast.

The 5.6 mm exit pupil gives a bright view under dark skies while keeping the background darker than a 7x50. The 5.9-degree true field shows wide star fields, and the 10x magnification resolves many open clusters, such as M35 and M38, into individual stars. Galaxies such as M81 and M82 appear in the same field, and the Andromeda Galaxy shows its two bright companions.

The roof prisms have a phase-correction coating and a dielectric mirror coating on the reflecting surface, which together keep the image sharp and bright. Stars stay sharp across most of the field, with only slight softening at the very edge. The body is armored and the focus mechanism runs smoothly at low temperatures.

At 1,250 g, the Fjord 10x56 is heavier than an 8x42 but still comfortable for hand-held use in short sessions. For longer sessions, a tripod adapter fits the socket under the front cover. The twist-up eyecups have four positions, and the 18 mm eye relief suits most glasses wearers.

The argon filling resists fogging when you move from a warm room into a cold night. The Fjord 10x56 suits observers who want one high-quality binocular for dark-sky trips and daytime use at dawn and dusk.

For daytime use, the Fjord 10x56 gives bright views in forests and at dusk, when wildlife is most active. The same optical qualities that help with stars, high contrast and low scattered light, show up in shaded landscapes.

About this configuration

All configurations of the Northmere Fjord 10x56 binoculars share the same magnification and objective size; the options below change the package and finish. The parallelogram mount keeps the binoculars at eye level while you move them across the sky in smooth arcs. A parallelogram mount lets observers of different heights share the same view without aiming the binoculars again. Multi-coated optics reduce reflections at the main glass surfaces while keeping the price of this binocular low.

The black armor is the standard finish of the Fjord line and matches its black lens caps. This is the 2023 edition of the Fjord line, the earliest version that is still listed in the catalog. Before you add a mount or adapter later, check the compatibility notes for the thread and fitting that this binocular uses.

What's in the box

• Binoculars with padded neck strap
• Objective caps and rain guard
• Padded carrying case
• Lens cleaning cloth
• Parallelogram mount with counterweight
• Tripod adapter

Compatibility notes

• The tripod socket under the front cover takes a standard binocular adapter with a 1/4-20 thread.
• Fits parallelogram mounts and photo tripods rated for at least 2 kg.