Athlon Optics Cronus 10x42mm
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Edge-to-Edge-Sharpness System is a field flattening system that produces sharper, clearer images all the way from one lens edge to the other.
ED Glass- High Definition Glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe, so the final image results in the clearest and sharpest image to your eyes.
Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
Lightweight Magnesium Chassis provides the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%.
Xtra Protective Layer Coating enhances protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil, and scratches.
Phase Corrected Prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution, and better color reproduction.
BaK-4 Prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you a brighter and sharper image.
Advanced Fully Multi-Coated Lenses allow for better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
Locking Diopter keeps the diopter adjustment knob from accidentally moving from the optimal setting.
Long Eye Relief is particularly vital for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
Close Focus is important for those who prefer to be up close and personal with nature.
Twist-Up Eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief.
UHD Glass - no dispersion glass gives you a very low chromatic image, so the end effect is the best and most accurate, and clearest image in your eyes.
E2ES Method is a system of field flattening that creates better and sharp images.
ESP Dielectric Coating is a prism coating in many layers that mirrors about 99 percent of the light on your eyes and produces a sharp, transparent picture that demonstrates exact light output.
XPL Coating provides you added protection from grit, grease, and bruises on the external lenses..
Video review
Specification
| Magnification: | 10X |
| Aperture: | 42mm |
| Eye Relief: | 19.3mm |
| Waterproof: | Yes |
| Field of View at 1000 Yards: | 338 ft. |
| Angular Field of View: | 6.5 Degrees |
| Exit Pupil: | 7mm |
| Focus Type: | manual |
| Close Focusing Distance: | 7.8 ft. |
| Interpupillary Distance: | 56 – 73 |
| Tripod Adaptable: | Yes |
| Lens Coating: | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Prism Glass: | Porro (BAK 4) |
| Weight: | 27.8 oz |
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Returns & Guarantee
30 Days to Initiate a Return
You can initiate a return for most new and unused items within 30 days of delivery for a refund
Errors & Defects
If the return is a result of our error or defective product, we will refund the full cost of the merchandise and shipping charges.
Most New and Unused
You must return items in new or unused condition with all original materials included with the shipment.
Partial Refunds
We inspect all returned items and award a partial refund for opened or used products.
45 Days to Receive Returned Items
We must receive your returned items at our processing facility within 45 days of delivery
Binoculars Returns
You will only qualify for a full refund if you refuse the item(s) at the time of delivery or return the item before opening it and removing its wrapping.
FAQ
| Q: | How do I know what to charge for shipping? |
| A: |
Our shipping rates are based off of the billable weight of an order. Please visit our Shipping Rates page for detailed info. |
| Q: | Can I have a package shipped through UPS with a required signature on delivery? |
| A: |
Yes, you can have a package with a signature confirmation for delivery; there will be an extra fee added. You may request by adding signature confirmation in the comment box when placing your order. |
| Q: | Do you ship internationally or to APO and FPO addresses? |
| A: |
No, we only ship to the contiguous 48 states and to Alaska and Hawaii. We do not ship any International Orders (Including Puerto Rico, Guam, APOs and FPOs), including orders that have any connection to International shipments (freight-forwarders, etc.). This applies to both the shipping and billing addresses. Orders found to have an international connection will be cancelled. There are no exceptions. |
| Q: | Do you charge sales taxes? |
| A: |
Since we are located in CA, we charge sales taxes only to CA residents. |
| Q: | How can I return an item? |
| A: |
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returned unopened in the original box, we will exchange it, offer you store credit, or offer you a refund, less 25% restocking fee, based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned within 10 business days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original packaging, including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 15% open box fee in addition to the 25% restocking fee (totaling 40%) will be assessed on any sealed product that is opened or removed from its original packaging. Please note that we do not permit the return of the following products: NOTE: We recommend that you use a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns, and either insure your package for safe return or declare the full value of the shipment so that you are protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit. If you chose not to use a carrier that offers tracking and insure or declare the full value of the product, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping. The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers limited tracking capabilities and that there is a 30-calendar-day waiting period before USPS will initiate a trace. The customer is responsible for shipping charges both ways on returns, as well as for shipping charges on shipments that are refused. |
Edge-to-Edge-Sharpness System is a field flattening system that produces sharper, clearer images all the way from one lens edge to the other.
ED Glass- High Definition Glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe, so the final image results in the clearest and sharpest image to your eyes.
Enhanced Spectral Prism Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
Lightweight Magnesium Chassis provides the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 35%.
Xtra Protective Layer Coating enhances protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil, and scratches.
Phase Corrected Prisms produce images that have better contrast, a higher resolution, and better color reproduction.
BaK-4 Prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you a brighter and sharper image.
Advanced Fully Multi-Coated Lenses allow for better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
Locking Diopter keeps the diopter adjustment knob from accidentally moving from the optimal setting.
Long Eye Relief is particularly vital for eyeglass wearers because longer eye relief allows them to still see the entire field of view.
Close Focus is important for those who prefer to be up close and personal with nature.
Twist-Up Eyecups with intermediate stops allow you to set the eyecups to the ideal eye relief.
UHD Glass - no dispersion glass gives you a very low chromatic image, so the end effect is the best and most accurate, and clearest image in your eyes.
E2ES Method is a system of field flattening that creates better and sharp images.
ESP Dielectric Coating is a prism coating in many layers that mirrors about 99 percent of the light on your eyes and produces a sharp, transparent picture that demonstrates exact light output.
XPL Coating provides you added protection from grit, grease, and bruises on the external lenses..
Video review
| Magnification: | 10X |
| Aperture: | 42mm |
| Eye Relief: | 19.3mm |
| Waterproof: | Yes |
| Field of View at 1000 Yards: | 338 ft. |
| Angular Field of View: | 6.5 Degrees |
| Exit Pupil: | 7mm |
| Focus Type: | manual |
| Close Focusing Distance: | 7.8 ft. |
| Interpupillary Distance: | 56 – 73 |
| Tripod Adaptable: | Yes |
| Lens Coating: | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Prism Glass: | Porro (BAK 4) |
| Weight: | 27.8 oz |
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I’ve used a lot of different binoculars over the years even borrowed some really high dollar ones but never once until now, that I’ve got the CRONUS 10 x 42 have I seen things so clearly. I have found the right ones now. Clearer than the high dollar ones at a very reasonable cost. Athlon is Definitely worth the 5 star rating!
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I received my Cronus 10×42 binoculars just three days ago. Since that time, I’ve taken them to wildlife preserves and out to the coast. The degree of visual clarity is amazing for both birding and land animal observation. As a wildlife biologist, it’s going to be difficult to leave the house without my binos from here on out.
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These binoculars give you the clearest image ever. The eye cups are really comfortable and easy to adjust. I would recommend anyone to get these either as a gift or for themselves.
30 Days to Initiate a Return
You can initiate a return for most new and unused items within 30 days of delivery for a refund
Errors & Defects
If the return is a result of our error or defective product, we will refund the full cost of the merchandise and shipping charges.
Most New and Unused
You must return items in new or unused condition with all original materials included with the shipment.
Partial Refunds
We inspect all returned items and award a partial refund for opened or used products.
45 Days to Receive Returned Items
We must receive your returned items at our processing facility within 45 days of delivery
Binoculars Returns
You will only qualify for a full refund if you refuse the item(s) at the time of delivery or return the item before opening it and removing its wrapping.
| Q: | How do I know what to charge for shipping? |
| A: |
Our shipping rates are based off of the billable weight of an order. Please visit our Shipping Rates page for detailed info. |
| Q: | Can I have a package shipped through UPS with a required signature on delivery? |
| A: |
Yes, you can have a package with a signature confirmation for delivery; there will be an extra fee added. You may request by adding signature confirmation in the comment box when placing your order. |
| Q: | Do you ship internationally or to APO and FPO addresses? |
| A: |
No, we only ship to the contiguous 48 states and to Alaska and Hawaii. We do not ship any International Orders (Including Puerto Rico, Guam, APOs and FPOs), including orders that have any connection to International shipments (freight-forwarders, etc.). This applies to both the shipping and billing addresses. Orders found to have an international connection will be cancelled. There are no exceptions. |
| Q: | Do you charge sales taxes? |
| A: |
Since we are located in CA, we charge sales taxes only to CA residents. |
| Q: | How can I return an item? |
| A: |
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returned unopened in the original box, we will exchange it, offer you store credit, or offer you a refund, less 25% restocking fee, based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned within 10 business days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original packaging, including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 15% open box fee in addition to the 25% restocking fee (totaling 40%) will be assessed on any sealed product that is opened or removed from its original packaging. Please note that we do not permit the return of the following products: NOTE: We recommend that you use a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns, and either insure your package for safe return or declare the full value of the shipment so that you are protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit. If you chose not to use a carrier that offers tracking and insure or declare the full value of the product, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping. The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers limited tracking capabilities and that there is a 30-calendar-day waiting period before USPS will initiate a trace. The customer is responsible for shipping charges both ways on returns, as well as for shipping charges on shipments that are refused. |
Brandon –
I’ve used a lot of different binoculars over the years even borrowed some really high dollar ones but never once until now, that I’ve got the CRONUS 10 x 42 have I seen things so clearly. I have found the right ones now. Clearer than the high dollar ones at a very reasonable cost. Athlon is Definitely worth the 5 star rating!
Christopher Sirakowski –
I received my Cronus 10×42 binoculars just three days ago. Since that time, I’ve taken them to wildlife preserves and out to the coast. The degree of visual clarity is amazing for both birding and land animal observation. As a wildlife biologist, it’s going to be difficult to leave the house without my binos from here on out.
Evan Rivera –
These binoculars give you the clearest image ever. The eye cups are really comfortable and easy to adjust. I would recommend anyone to get these either as a gift or for themselves.