OM SYSTEM 8x42 Pro Binocular
Model: V501020BU000
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Prism Type | Roof |
Magnification | 8 x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
Angle of View | 7.5° (Actual) |
Field of View | 394.0' @ 1000 yd / 130.81 m @ 1000 m |
Minimum Focus Distance | 4.9' / 1.5 m |
Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 mm |
Eye Relief | 18.0 mm |
Dioptric Correction | ±2 |
Focus Type | Center |
Tripod Mount | Yes |
Dimensions | 5.2 x 5.5 x 2.1" / 13.1 x 14.0 x 5.3 cm |
Weight | 23.63 oz / 670.0 g |
Once again we have here an interesting duel between four very good and very similar sets of binoculars. In alphabetical order these are as follows: the Bynolyt Seal 10x42 BCF, the Olympus EXPS-I 10x42, the Opticron Imagic TGA WP 10x42 and the Swift Optics 962 Ultra Lite 10x42.
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solid housing,, quite good image sharpness at the edge of the field,, good transmission,, good whiteness rendition,, good quality of prisms and coatings,, low brightness loss at the edge of the field,, slight chromatic aberration,, long guarantee.
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very distinct flares,, the maximum eyepieces’ gauge a bit too narrow,, the field of view could have been wider,, noticeable astigmatism.
Unfortunately the same couldn't be said about the Olympus EXWP I 8x42 which, even if optically and mechanically good, had too narrow field of view, amounting to just 6.3 degrees. I rarely recommend binoculars with eyepieces' field of 50 degrees or less so that instrument definitely didn't manage to...
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solid casing,, good correction of chromatic aberration,, slight astigmatism,, invisible distortion,, proper coma correction,, sensible colour rendering,, nice areas around exit pupils,, good blackening of the interior of tubes,, good quality prisms made of BaK-4 glass,, sharp images already from 1.2...
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transmission distnictly lower than declared,, noticeable sharpness loss on the edge of the field of view,, central wheel needs too many turns to cover the whole range.
Bought these in order to enjoy the wildlife in our garden. Fantastic clarity and a joy to use. A great purchase.
- Extra-Low Dispersion Objectives
- Phase-Corrected Dielectric-Coated Prisms
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
- Oil- and Water-Repellent Lens Coatings
- Wide 60° Apparent Angle of View
- Short 5' Close-Focus Distance
- Nitrogen Filled, Water & Fogproof
- Center Fast-Focusing Wheel
- Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
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- Olympus 8x42 Pro Binocular
- Soft Nylon Case
- Padded Neck Strap
- 1-Piece Ocular Rainguard
- 2 x Tethered Objective Caps
- Limited Lifetime Warranty