I'd not noticed these before.
I presume now Made in China (rather than Japan) using one of the "other" Chinese open-bridge enclosures.
Quite lightweight. OK close focus distance (around 3m/10 feet). Good FOV. Except the 10x50.
In the $300+ range.
Diopter setting must be on the center control with a pop-up focuser knob. It's not described in the link.
The distinction with the other Chinese ED bins is that these come in 8x32 and 10x32.
The look a bit like the (now EoLed) open-bridge Bushnell Elite.
http://www.vixenoptics.com/binoculars/HRforesta.html
Model Description
Real FOV
Field at 1000m
Exit Pupil
Near Focus
Weight
14511 Foresta 8x32 DCF
8.0°
140m
4mm
3.0m
19.75 oz
14512 Foresta 10x32 DCF
6.5°
114m
3.2mm
3.0m
19.75 oz
14513 Foresta 8x42 DCF
7.4°
129m
5.3mm
3.0m
23.10 oz
14515 Foresta 10x42 DCF
6.5°
115m
4.2mm
3.0m
23.10 oz
14516 Foresta 10x50 DCF
5.3°
93m
5.0mm
4.0m
26.80 oz
Kevin:
These also look much like the US version Nikon EDG. I do remember you mentioned
you purchased the 8x32 EDG, and could you tell us how you like them? Maybe a review?
Jerry
Jerry, I think the Vixen looks a lot like the EDG