Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug
FWIW, the Olympus Magellan 10x42 EXWP 1 is Made in Japan.

Their high-index BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated lenses deliver crisp, clear images while waterproof, fogproof and dirtproof features help to ensure a great viewing experience under a variety of weather-related conditions. Additionally, long-eye relief capability and the binoculars� twist up/down eyecups make them more comfortable to use over extended periods of time.

Features:
*High-index BaK-4 prisms for bright, crisp images
*Fully multi-coated lenses
*Hermetically sealed and Nitrogen-filled for waterproof, fogproof and dirtproof performance
*Phase and UV coating
*Long Eye-Relief with Twist Up/Down Eyecups
*Large center-focus knob for fast, easy focusing
*Built-in dioptic correction adjusts to individual eyesight
*Internal focusing system

Thanks Doug for the validation. These are some of the finest binoculars I have ever used regardless of the price. I cannot believe that more hunters have not found them "yet." www.allbinos.com objective rating system scores them very high and while they are ranked in a different magnification category than some expensive European brands, scored very close. By the way Doug has these for:

Olympus Magellan 10x42 EXWP 1
Price: $249.99

Last edited by Dolphin; 04/18/11.