Vortex
Vortex 8x42 Diamondback HD Binoculars
Vortex 8x42 Diamondback HD Binoculars
KAMERAZ
Kameraz, Stonemill Office Park
Darrenwood
Johannesburg
Gauteng
2195
South Africa
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- High Definition Optical System
- Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
- Wide 60° Apparent Angle of View
Featuring a generous objective lens, a wide field of view, and a close focus distance of just 1.5m, the 8x42 Diamondback HD Binoculars from Vortex are
a versatile optic suited to a wide range of uses. They come with a
Vortex GlassPak harness for comfortable use during hours of observation.
The Diamondback HD renders views with minimal chromatic aberration,
exceptional color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and optimal light
transmission through the use of ultra high definition glass, an
index-matched lens configuration, XR Plus lens coatings, and
dielectric-coated, phase-correcting roof prisms. The lenses are
protected from scratches, oil, and dust by ArmorTek exterior lens
coating.
The housing is argon filled and sealed with O-rings to ensure reliable
and durable protection against dust, debris, fog, and water. They rubber
armored for non-slip and durable protection, and is equipped with a
large focusing knob that is easy to use even while wearing gloves.
Twist-down eyecups accommodate users who wear glasses. For hands-free
use or the steadiest view, the Diamondback HD can be mounted on a tripod
using the separately sold tripod adapter. Naturally contoured to
perfectly fit your hands, promoting comfort and eliminating user
fatigue,the Diamondback HD includes a winning combination of features.
Optical Performance
- Roof prism design
- 8x magnification
- 42mm objective lenses
- Fully multi-coated lenses increase transmission, clarity, and brightness
- Dielectric-coated, phase-correcting roof prisms improve true color, contrast, and transmission
- 7.5° angle of view
- 120m linear field of view at 915m
- Birding-friendly 5' close focus distance
- Exit Pupil: 5.3mm
- Eye Relief: 17mm
Use and Handling
- Short-hinge bridge cuts weight and exposes more surface for handling
- Adjustable interpupillary distance: 55-73mm
- Oversized knurled center focusing wheel
- Textured diopter ring on right eyepiece
- Twist-up soft tapered rubber eyecups
Construction Details
- GlassPak binoculars harness with zippered accessory pocket
- Protective rubber armor provides a slip-resistant grip
- O-ring sealed and argon filled to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature and environmental conditions
- Scratch-resistant ArmorTek exterior lens coatings repel oils and corrosive materials from lenses