We cannot say that STEINER's Navigator series has the sex appeal and prestige of the professional Commander series, but we can say that many of the production processes take place in the same way and certainly reiterate that it is difficult to put so much quality on the market at such affordable prices.
The Navigator Pro 7 x 30 together with its brother with compass (7 x 30c) represent the most economical models of the STEINER marine series.
Tradition has it that the classic marine binoculars are a "7 x 50", but STEINER, thanks to the performance achieved in optical technology, is able to dispel this myth!
In fact, the tradition is based on the "7 x 50" because it is the best compromise between manageability and brightness. However, when it comes to STEINER optics, this compromise inevitably shifts to a smaller target.
The Navigator Pro 7 x 30, thanks to the exclusive techniques used by STEINER to increase the brightness, aims to exceed the limits of such a small diameter lens, to come close to the prerogatives offered by the 7 x 50. As a result, we can thus take in more positive than negative effects from the reduction in lens diameter.
The positive aspect of a 7 x 30 is undoubtedly the manageability and ease of pointing, very important features in boating, especially in navigation and smaller boats. In fact, in formed sea situations, it will be much more useful to aim more accurately at our target, rather than relying on greater brightness.
The Navigator Pro 7 x 30 weighs only 560 grams, so light that we can easily use it with one hand. Moreover, the lightness helps, not a little, the slimmer arms of a woman, making it a veiledly feminine symbol.