KOWA BD XD PROMINAR 12x56mm binoculars.
For the first time Kowa incorporates the use of XD lenses in its BD binoculars series.
In addition to the excellent price-performance ratio of these binoculars Kowa, this model stands out for an almost perfect combination of functionality and style.
The innovative and unique concept of Kowa BD XD Prominar is based on offering excellent optical quality in a robust compact housing. These binoculars offer very good optical performance with a particularly bright and clear view as well as high resolution and excellent contrast. Ergonomically designed and perfectly suited to the requirements of prolonged observation without fatiguing the user, they will satisfy both beginners and more experienced observers, making them a perfect expedition companion.
Main technical features of the BD XD Prominar series:
- 2 XD lenses and phase-coated prisms provide a high contrast, very bright image and dramatic minimization of chromatic aberration.
- It is a compact and lightweight binocular series, thanks to the magnesium alloy (BD42 XD and BD56 XD) and aluminum alloy (BD32 XD) housing.
- The optical system is filled with waterproof and fogproof nitrogen.
- Short close focusing distance (BD32 XD and BD42 XD) of 1.5 meters.
- They provide a pleasantly large field of view, up to 131m (depending on the model).
Technical characteristics of this model:
- Magnification: 12x
- Diameter of the front lens (mm): 56
- Exit pupil (mm): 4,6
- Construction type: roof
- Lens coating: full multi-coating
- Lenses: Fluoride
- Focusing system: central
- Eye relief (mm): 18
- Interpupillary distance (mm): 57-72
- Rotating eyepieces
- Zoom function: no
- Protective pouch: yes
- Eyepieces for spectacle wearers: yes
- Splashproof: yes
- Waterproof: yes
- Field of view at 1000 m (m): 96
- Angular field of view (°): 5.5
- Close focus limit (m): 3.0
- Twilight factor: 25.9
- Brightness: 21.2
- Color: dark green - black
- Rubber-coated housing
- Magnesium body
- Width (mm): 148
- Length (mm): 168
- Height (mm): 70
- Weight (g): 1150
- Field of application:
- Astronomy: good
- Hunting: good
- Travel: average
- Sailing: average
- Ornithology: excellent
- Hiking: average
Binoculars KOWA BD XD PROMINAR 12x56mm.
