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Model: Pocket Series 8x20 B & 10x25 B Binoculars

                                       

8x20 B w/pouch (black/green)                10x25 B w/pouch (black/green)

Description :

The smallest watertight compact binocular! Their minimal size means they will fit comfortably into any jacket pocket. No fewer than 16 lenses for an unexpectedly large field of view and brilliant, contrast-rich images – with a weight of less than 215 g (8 oz.).

 

Optics:

  • Complex optical system with 16 lenses for bright images.

  • Optimum colour fidelity across the whole light spectrum with unique prism coating SWAROBRIGHT.

  • Highly precise roof prism system with P-coating for high resolution, contrast-rich images and slim-line construction.

Weight:

  • Extremely handy design with an elegant styling. The pocket models can be folded (width: 5,6 cm / 2.2 in) to fit into every pocket.

  • Due to their low weight of 215 g (7.6 oz.) resp. 230 g (8.1 oz.) they are ideal for the opera, theatre and for all outdoor activities.

Focusing:

  • User-friendly alignment of patented central focusing wheel.

  • Excellent viewing even at short distances with a close-up adjustment from only 4 m (13 ft.).

Robustness:

  • Watertight (4 m / 13 ft.) and dustproof due to interior focusing.

  • Non-slip rubber armouring.

  • Lightweight, durable light-alloy housing.

  • Permanent axis parallelism thanks to double eccentric alignment.

Technical Specification:

  • Functional temperature: -25 to +55° C (-13 to +131° F)

  • Storage temperature: -30 to +70° C (-22 to +158° F)

  • Submersion tightness: 4 m (13 ft) (filled with nitrogen)

  • Dimensions with an interpupillary distance of 2.5 in/64 mm

Specification :
 

8x20B

10x25B

Magnification

 8x  10x

Objective Diameter (mm)

 20  25

Objective lens diameter (in)

 0.79  0.98

Exit pupil, diameter (mm)

 2.5  2.5

Exit pupil, diameter (in)

 0.1  0.1

Eye relief (mm)

 13  13

Eye relief (in)

 0.51  0.51

Field of view, real (m/1000 m)

 115  95

Field of view, real (ft/1000 yds)

 345  285

Field of view, real (degree)

 6.6  5.4

Field of view, apparent (degree)

 51  52

Shortest focusing distance (m)

 4  5

Shortest focusing distance (ft)

 13  16
 Diopter compensation (dpt)  +-5  +-5
 Interpupillary distance (mm)  56-72  56-72
 Interpupillary distance (in)  2.2-2.83  2.2-2.83
 Twilight factor (DIN 58388)  13  16
 Length, approx. (mm)  101  116
 Length, approx. (in)  3.98  4.57
 Width, approx. (mm)  93  93
 Width, approx. (in)  3.66  3.66
 Height, approx. (mm)  38  38
 Height, approx. (in)  1.5  1.5
 Weight approx. (g)  215  230

Weight approx. (oz)

 7.6  8.1


Model: SLC New Series

8x30 WB w/luxury strap & pouch (black/green)

8x50 B w/luxury strap & pouch (black/green)

7x42 B w/luxury strap & pouch (black/green)

10x42 WB w/luxury strap & pouch (black/green)

8x56 B w/luxury strap & pouch (black/green)

Description :

These multi-functional models are suitable for use in all situations, even on a tripod or with the binocular booster. Nature and wildlife observation is made easy. Their excellent light transmission gives bright, contrast-rich images.

 

Robustness:

  • Watertight (4 m / 13 ft.) and dustproof due to interior focusing.

  • No fogging due to nitrogen filling.

  • Robust metal housing made of aluminium with full rubber armouring.

Technical Specification :

  • Functional temperature: -25 to +55° C (-13 to +131° F)

  • Storage temperature: -30 to +70° C (-22 to +158° F)

  • Submersion tightness: 4 m (13 ft) (filled with nitrogen)

  • Dimensions with an interpupillary distance of 2.5 in/64 mm

Specification :
 Model No.
SLC
8x30 WB
SLC
7x42 B
SLC
10x42 WB
SLC
7x50 B
SLC
8x50 B
SLC
10x50 WB
SLC
8x56 B
SLC
15x56 WB
 Magnification
8x
7x
10x
7x
8x
10x
8x
15x

Objective lens diameter (mm)

30
42
42
50
50
50
56
56

Objective lens diameter (in)

1.18
1.65
1.65
1.97
1.97
1.97
2.2
2.2
 Exit pupil, diameter (mm)
3.8
6
4.2
7.1
6.3
5
7
3.7
 Exit pupil, diameter (in)
0.15
0.24
0.17
0.28
0.25
0.2
0.28
0.15
 Eye relief (mm)
15
19
14
23
21
17
22
13
 Eye relief (in)
0.59
0.75
0.55
0.91
0.83
0.67
0.87
0.51

Field of view, real (m/1000 m)

136
140
110
124
123
112
115
77

Field of view, real (ft/1000 yds)

408
420
330
372
369
336
345
231

Field of view, real (degree)

7.8
8
6.3
7.1
7
6.4
6.6
4.4

Field of view, apparent (degree)

60
55
62
50
56
63
52
64

Shortest focusing distance (m)

4
4
4
6
6
5
9
8

Shortest focusing distance (ft)

13
13
13
20
20
16
30
26

Diopter compensation (dpt)

+-5
+-3
+-5
+-3
+-3
+-3
+-2.5
+-5

Interpupillary distance (mm)

56-72
56-72
56-72
57-72
57-72
57-72
59-72
59-72

Interpupillary distance (in)

2.2-2.83
2.2-2.83
2.2-2.83
2.24-2.83
2.24-2.83
2.24-2.83
2.32-2.83
2.32-2.83

Twilight factor (DIN 58388)

16
17
21
19
20
22
21
29
 Length, approx. (mm)
141
164
147
200
198
196
215
215
 Length, approx. (in)
5.55
6.46
5.79
7.87
7.8
7.72
8.47
8.46
 Width, approx. (mm)
110
122
122
126
126
126
128
128
 Width, approx. (in)
4.33
4.8
4.8
4.96
4.96
4.96
5.04
5.04
 Height, approx. (mm)
64
71
71
69
69
69
71
71
 Height, approx. (in)
2.52
2.8
2.8
2.72
2.72
2.72
2.8
2.8
 Weight approx. (g)
590
950
870
1150
1150
1160
1290
1340
 Weight approx. (oz)
20.8
33.5
30.7
40.6
40.6
40.9
45.5
47.3

With Binocular-Booster:

Functional temperature: -25° C/+55° C
Storage temperature: -30° C/+70° C
Submersion tightness (body) 4 m (13 ft)

 
SLC
7x42 B
SLC
10x42 WB
SLC
7x50 B
SLC
8x50 B
SLC
10x50 WB
SLC
8x56 B
SLC
15x56 WB
Magnification
14x
20x
14x
16x
20x
16x
30x
Objective lens diameter (mm)
42
42
50
50
50
56
56
Objective lens diameter (in)
1.65
1.65
1.97
1.97
1.97
2.2
2.2
Exit pupil, diameter (mm)
3
2.1
3.5
3.1
2.5
3.5
1.9
Exit pupil, diameter (in)
0.24
0.17
0.28
0.25
0.2
0.28
0.15
Eye relief (mm)
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Eye relief (in)
0.75
0.55
0.91
0.83
0.67
0.87
0.51
Field of view, real (m/1000 m)
41
29
41
35
29
36
19
Field of view, real (ft/1000 yds)
420
330
372
369
336
345
231
Field of view, real (degree)
2.3
1.6
2.3
2
1.6
2.1
1.1
Field of view, apparent (degree)
33
33
33
33
33
33
33


Model: EL Series

EL 8x32 w/luxury strap & pouch

EL 10x32 w/luxury strap & pouch

EL 8.5x42 w/luxury strap & pouch

EL 10x42 w/luxury strap & pouch

Description :

The universal distance viewer: For both day light or at dusk – the state of the art, newly designed optical system gives intense sharpness of image and totally natural colour reproduction. Unique slender tubes allow a wrap-around grip and everything comes immediately into view, with one hand free!

 

Optics:

  • Newly designed, highest light transmission optics for high contrast and natural colour reproduction, even at dusk.

  • Optimum colour fidelity across the whole light spectrum with unique prism coating SWAROBRIGHT.

  • Wide-angle eyepiece for an extra large field of view.

  • An optimised roof prism-system with P-coating.

Weight:

  • Extremely lightweight, perfect balance and ergonomic thumb depressions for comfortable, long-term viewing.

Focusing:

  • Rapid focusing, even with one hand for razor-sharp detail at the all-important moment.

  • Close focusing from 2.5 m (8 ft) to infinity.

  • The adjustment wheel’s broad grooves and quick accessibility make it easy to handle even with gloves.

  • Dioptric correction system integrated in the focusing wheel. Pull out to adjust.

Usability:

  • Patented design and easy-grip focusing wheel. Very easy to handle, even with one hand.

  • Separately adjustable twist-in eyecups allow a full field of view even for Spectacle wearers. Easily removable for cleaning.

Robustness:

  • Airtight, dustproof and watertight to a depth of 4 m (13 ft.).

  • No fogging due to nitrogen filling.

  • Extremely durable and lightweight housing of magnesium alloy, an aerospace material

  • Non-slip rubber armouring, which is comfortable to handle even in cold weather.

Technical Specification :

  • Functional temperature: -25 to +55° C (-13 to +131° F)

  • Storage temperature: -30 to +70° C (-22 to +158° F)

  • Submersion tightness: 4 m (13 ft) (filled with nitrogen)

  • Dimensions with an interpupillary distance of 2.5 in/64 mm

Specification :
  EL
8,5x42 WB
EL
10x42 WB
EL
10x32 WB
EL
8x32 WB
Magnification
8.5x
10x
10x
8x
Objective lens diameter (mm)
42
42
32
32
Objective lens diameter (in)
1.65
1.65
1.26
1.26
Exit pupil, diameter (mm)
4.9
4.2
3.2
4.0
Exit pupil, diameter (in)
0.19
0.17
0.13
0.16
Eye relief (mm)
18
15
12
15
Eye relief (in)
0.71
0.59
0.47
0.59
Field of view, real (m/1000 m)
130
110
120
140
Field of view, real (ft/1000 yds)
390
330
360
420
Field of view, real (degree)
7.4
6.3
6.9
8
Field of view, apparent (degree)
62