Is this scope rated "waterproof" or is it "water resistant?"
1775364
Box says absolute waterproof. I highly recommend this scope. It is amazing!
1767053
It is "water resistant" when used with a water resistant lens. Older lens probably won't give much protection. I think if it a a safeguard if I get caught in the rain.
479688
The adjustments are made via screwdriver and are "click" adjustable. I do not know if the sight is waterproof. I imagine it would be fine in a light rain or mist, but I would not submerge it.
1462447
I haven't used the binoculars in the rain or near water so don't know how they perform, but the included paperwork says, "Reasonable care should be taken to prevent exposure to . . . moisture . . . water, salt water or any other substance which may penetrate the inside of the binoculars, or the mechanisms."
145915
I would say its waterproof in the same way a regular nylon jacket is waterproof. in some serious downpour it will get wet. I bought this for shooting a beach assignment. It was not the kind of shoot with 3 assistants lugging a heavy pelican case across the sand. I wanted something lightweight that could be zipped up.Works just fine for me.
590695
Not sure. I have never used it in the rain or around water. The instructions said when not in use, keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Due to the structure of the scope, I can see water being an enemy to it. If moisture was to get inside, it would fog the lens thus probably messing it up. Mold etc.. So I would say no. If a few drops of rain were to hit it while out scoping, just wipe it off and put the scope up nice and dried. I hope that answered your question.
485330
Water-resistant; yes. Water beads up and rolls off nicely. Waterproof; no. I would not leave water standing on it nor let it get soaked.
1807814
Not sure what you are looking for. Water Proof....you gonna be shooting under water? The battery, elevation, and windage adjustments have little rubber seals. I have shoot in the rain with it. It has gotten plenty wet, but I don't think it is rated Water Proof......you know, depending on what your shooting the best you can hope for is a range of between 2 to 9 feet underwater....that close you should not need an optic...oh and you wont have enough speed or energy to penetrate more then a cardboard box top.......Just goofing....this optic is built well and no need to worry about the rain and so fourth. D00M
162834
Yes, it is waterproof. However, it snaps a lot of nothing shots. The battery compartment got a bunch of some type of bugs in it while out in the woods.
1850001
Unless you are buying very Expen$ive Military Specification [MilSpec] gear nothing is actually "waterproof". It is weatherproof whereby water spray should not affect this unit. Looking at it, they have some very nice seals around the actual unit as well the keypad. I have had a fair amount of spray nit mine with no consequences. However, I would not dare even think about immersing it directly underwater.Dave
2139148
I do not see where it says "waterproof" it is water resistant however. I hope this helps.
1811908
These binoculars are NOT waterproof. They are resistant to water. If used in the rain, shelter them as much as possible and dry them completely. Fog, if you live in a climate like ours with temp. Drastic changes , there is sure to be some fog.
2118148
Ask the manufacturer or check out their website and see if that is a model specification. If it doesn't say it is waterproof, then it isn't. We are frequently looking for birds early in the morning and go to a wetland area in a fairly humid climate and it has not seemed to have a detrimental effect on the binocular or its optics. I certainly wouldn't drop it in a tub to find out and would not use them in a heavy downpour. Nikon is a pretty reliable manufacturer tending on the high end of the quality scale so ambient humid conditions should not be an issue but, again, rely on the manufacturer's claims and warranty information.
1309995
As to "rainproof" don't know, but it is dustproof. Spent two weeks in Africa and that place is dusty. Guns where clean and they arrived without having to recalibrate the scopes. Has a rubber "o" ring seal around the lid. Had double rifles and did not go over the weight limit, with one case. Recommend it for travel.
1755637
Sent it back to Amazon...seemed way too flimsy. Sorry...I don't know about the waterproof question.
2021423
Sorry, I can't give you technically accurate info on the waterproof. I have used mine many, many times and am pleased with its durability and how bright it is. I have dropped it a few times on the floor. If you plan on using it much I would recommend rechargeable AAA batteries. The box on the similar model I have with the red band says 5W.
2175187
It is water resistant and not water proof. The flashlight has a O ring. Trustfire has a waterproof flashlight to scuba dive, with TWO O rings, giving a perfect seal. regards