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Model: Olympus 10x42 EXWP I Waterproof Binocular

This model belongs to the waterproof series of the brand. It is been make to give a slim and stylish look with its ergonomic design. With regard to its application, it gives an excellent user for camping, boating and astronomy. The good is the use for bird watching and sports events.

Olympus 10×42 EXWP I Waterproof Binocular

Type: This Waterproof Binocular model belongs to the Roof prism and with the BaK-4 Prism that is capable of producing brighter and clearer images even at the both ends. This type of construction gives a slimmer and handier look to the device. Relatively the weight of Olympus 10x42 EXWP I Roof Prism Binocular is been also low compared to the other prism types.

Magnification and Aperture: The most determining factor in terms of efficiency of the product is the magnification. This Olympus Waterproof Binocular shows a magnification of 10x and the objective lens diameter of 42mm. this is a wider number that is capable of drawing more light in order to brighten up the viewing image.

Field of view: The field of view at the distance of 1000 metres is 105m and the close focus point of this model is 3 metres. This is an acceptable ability for viewing the moving objects.

Convenience: For any device, its convenience is the first highlight and that factor influences the purchase decisions. In this Binocular the eye relief is long enough with 15mm that comforts the viewing of even the spectacle wearers. It consists of a diopter adjustment for over plus or minus 2m-1. This adjustment can be made for the user preference. With the adjustable eyepieces that can twist up and down makes it easy for the user to handle.

Optical coating: The lens found in Olympus 10x42 EXWP I Camping, Boating and Astronomical Binocular is highly featured and is been made complete with being fully multi-coated.  It has both the phase and UV coating. Even the long hours of observation is been made easy for the user. Further, it consists of environment friendly lead free glasses. The lens configuration is been said to be with 9 elements in 6 groups.

Verdict: This is a handy addition to any individual with being waterproof can go rough and tough. The rubber armouring can also handing the hits and drops without damaging the interiors. The use of astronomy gives a multi use feel to the user. Perfect to own and the package comes with the contents of Binocular with case, neck strap and protective lens cover.

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Olympus 10x42 EXWP I Binocular - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Olympus
Model Name 10x42 EXWP I Waterproof Binocular
Binocular Type Bak-4 Roof Prism
Magnification 10x
Diameter of Objective Lens 42 mm
Exit Pupil 4.2 mm
Eye Relief 15 mm
Field of view at 1000 meters 105 metres
Relative Brightness 17.6
Weight 660 g
Dimensions ( W x H x D ) 129 x 145 x 53 mm
Optical coating Fully multi-coated, UV and Phase coating
Box Contents Binocular with case, neck strap and protective lens cover
Specialty Nitrogen filled waterproof
Long eye relief
Adjustable eye pieces with twist up and down
High-index Bak-4 prism
Environment friendly lead free glass
Application Excellent use for camping, boating and astronomy
Fairly good use for bird-watching and sports events

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