Hawke Frontier 8×42 Binocular Review
Hawke Sports Optics makes itself prominent with its acknowledged optic solutions and the on going innovation it products like the binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes etc. its specialisation in the technology of bringing things closer to view has brought its customers a series of models in the Frontier group and Hawke Frontier Series 8×42 Binocular is one such interesting product.
This Binocular structured with the roof prism technology turns out to be a handy device for the naturalist and serious bird watchers. This binocular stands exceptional with the phase corrected optics for crisp and bright images. It has a great light gathering ability which transforms images for the perfect view. The resolution of the images is high where in it gives perfect viewing with out losing the on the tiniest details. It makes viewing comfortable be it short or long distance.
Hawke Frontier 8×42 Roof BAK4 Prism Binocular comes with the option of colour between black and green. Being eligible to be called light in weight it weighs 713 grams which proves handy and good for travel purpose. The prism is made of the type Roof BAK4 and the lens consists of phase coating. This Roof Prism binocular has the attraction of twist up eye pieces and a dioptre which is adjustable. It is completely water proofed and fog proofed as it is nitrogen purged and is completely sealed.
The field of view is 142 metres which is quite compactable for bird watching and wild life observing. The near focus can be obtained as close a 2 metres distance and this again stands effective to view the moving objects. Having an eye relief of 17.2 mm which is long enough when compared to the models of this type makes it suitable for the eye glass wearers to an extend. Also embedded with the precise centre focusing which gives a trouble free viewing.
Hawke Frontier 8×42 General Purpose Binocular comes with a new stay on covers which help to maintain the binocular as new forever. Also included with this are the hard protective carry case and a warranty. This model comes with the worldwide warranty for lifetime and a restricted warranty for 10 years in Europe.
Hawke Frontier 8×42 Binocular - Technical Details, Features
| Manufacturer | Hawke |
| Model Name | Frontier Series 8×42 |
| Prism Type | Roof BAK4 |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Diameter of Objective Lens | 42 |
| Eye Relief | 17.2 mm |
| Field of view at 1000 meters | 142 metres |
| Optical Coating | Phase |
| Close focusing distance | 2 m |
| Weight | 713 grams |
| Inclusive | Hard carry case |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Applications | General, bird watching |
| Water and fog proof | Yes |
| Warranty | World wide - lifetime Europe - 10 years |
January 31st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I am a bird watcher. This my childhood hobby and still I enjoy. I bought this binocular as it has precise focusing. I am happy to see birds at closer focus when we have clear vision. The promising high quality and updated technology with this binocular, I find it bird watching very interesting. It is very thrilling to see moving objects so clearly with much action detail. Very lively and less to complain about.