Fujinon Mariner 7×50 WPC-XL Review

At this entry-level price of $230, the Fujinon 7×50 WPC-XL Mariner Binocular is a remarkable entry-level boating binocular. Take them for use on the water without the fear of harm from water or from being dropped. These lightweight, marine-use binoculars are durable and guaranteed to provide hours of comfort and enjoyment.

Fujinon Mariner 7×50 WPC-XL Features

Fujinon’s entry-level boating binocular has great versatility. These binoculars provide incredible quality for a multitude of purposes including leisure, bird watching (at over 50 feet), and astronomy. The Fujinon Mariner XL 7×50 trimmed the weight and the cost without sacrificing quality.

Build

The Fujinon 7×50 WPC-XL Mariner Binocular is made up of a Rubber-armored, Impact-resistant polycarbonate housing that is only 32 ounces, making it extremely lightweight for a set of 7×50 binoculars. It has an easy to grip frame and the Objective lens caps are attached the frame to keep you from losing them.

Integrated top-mounted compass

Keep on track with the internal World compass with +/-5  degrees accuracy.  The compass features illumination by way of an LED light so that you can see it even under poor lighting conditions.  In order to avoid electrical interference, the LED activation, and illumination buttons, as is the battery, is located in the right tube.

Waterproof

Construction includes Nitrogen-purged waterproof seals, O-ring sealed, and fog-proof lenses.

Neck Strap

The closed-cell foam high-visibility yellow flotation neck strap will make the rubber-armored unit able to float for easy retrieval when attached

Eye Pieces

Eyeglass wearers will appreciate the long eye relief (18mm) provided which inhibits vignetting of images, a 7degree angle of view, and an Exit Pupil of 7.1mm.

Both of the eyecups feature independent focus control, tough peel-down-type eyecups, and have a 56-72mm inter-pupillary adjustment range. You’ll easily find the compass and reticle, (used for estimating distance) displays are clearly visible through the left eyepiece.

Standard accessories include the objective lens and dual eyepiece caps to keep your optics safe when not in use.

Warranty

Mariner series binoculars feature FUJIFILM’s 1 Year Limited Warranty. (Warranty does not cover accessories or rubber).

Image Quality

As part of Fujinon’s commitment to quality, the optics are multi-coated to deliver sharp images with reduced glare and distortion. The 50mm objective lenses are generously sized to ensure maximum light transmission, providing you with even greater ability to see in low-light conditions.

Mariner series binoculars use a Porro-Prism Optical system which provides a higher quality image and less light loss at a lower cost than a roof-prism would.

Pros

• Lightweight
• Waterproof
• World Compass with LED
• Individual focus
• 18mm of eye relief
• Durable, impact-resistant
• Floatation neck strap

Cons

• No Optical Image Stabilization
• No threaded hole for tripod mount

Fujinon Mariner 7×50 WPC-XL Review Conclusion

At just $230, Fujinon has gone overboard with the Fujinon XL 7×50 Mariner binoculars. They’re waterproof and crafted with bright fully coated optics. These entry-level boating binoculars come equipped with a world compass, reticle, an energy-saving LED nightlight, peel-down eyecups, it’s rubber-armored, and will actually float. They are a great addition to your next boating trip.