Kowa 10x42 BD II XD Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular with 7.2 Degree Field of View

Kowa BD II XD

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Kowa 10x42 BD II XD Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular w/7.2 Degree Field of View

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Kowa BD II XD 

Explore the Kowa 10x42 BD II XD Binocular: Waterproof, 10x magnification, 7.2° field of view, and lightweight magnesium body. Shop now for exceptional clarity!

Wide Angle Binocular Series With XD Lenses And Class Leading Features.Locate your subject rapidly with a wider view of your surroundings and sharpness right in to the corners of the image. The BD II XD range sets a new standard of binocular in its price point. Affordable without compromise.Official Wide Angle BinocularAll binoculars in the BD II XD range are official wide angle binoculars and confirm to the ISO 14132-2 International Standard Optics and Optical Instruments. One of the stand-out optical features of the BD II XD series is their enviable large field of view, boasting class leading wide angle performance. Viewing is super comfortable on the eye, making long periods of use out in the field a pleasure.Legendary Kowa XD LensesEvery BD II XD model features Kowa's environmentally friendly, legendary XD objective lenses. This high resolution ED glass contains large amounts of the mineral fluorite crystal - the best material available today for light transmission ensuring an image with edge to edge sharpness and virtually zero chromatic aberration (color blur). Kowa lens coating technology developed over decades, further enhance the light transmission properties of all lenses and Kowa's unique KR coating repels dirt and fluid. Enjoy sharp images with natural color, high contrast and incredible detail, from dawn through to dusk.Perfectly EngineeredThe BD II XD series are engineered to enhance your viewing experience. A fluid, aluminum focus wheel delivers pin point accuracy and smooth twist eye-cups ensure optimum viewing for both eyeglass and non-eyeglasss wearers. Tailor the BD II XD specific to your own viewing requirements with an easy to use diopter adjustment system. The bridge is responsive and sure. When you hold the new BD II XD you will instantly appreciate the high level of engineering and quality materials utilized throughout the manufacturing process.Designed for ComfortA sleek, ergonomic design with a specially selected tactile rubber armour layer ensures easy and comfortable operation - elevating every moment of use whilst out in the field. The focus wheel is responsive and easy to operate even if wearing gloves.Rugged Reliability EnsuredThe BD II XD range benefits from a magnesium alloy chassis, experience all strength of metal with the added benefit of decreased weight. The lightweight, rugged structure can tolerate the severest conditions and provides a sense of security and longevity. The BD II XD are built to last.Close FocusThe 42mm series can focus down under 6 ft. while the 32mm models can achieve an incredible 4.3 ft. close focusing distance. Observe insects, flowers and other micro objects under magnification in great detail from a comfortable position without having to disturb the subject.

Kowa 6.5x32 BD II XD. These are well built for the price range, and seem quite rugged and sturdy - but that also makes them oddly large and heavy, and not as portable as they really should be.

The main disappointment with these is the AFOV. These have the smallest AFOV of any bino I own (which have AFOV's of 76, 70, 62, 62, and 60 degrees). These certainly do not seem "Wide" as claimed, and I would estimate AFOV to be around 50-55 deg, as the field stop is noticeably smaller than the closest 60 deg binos I extensively compared to.

On-axis, center of field image quality is excellent, with great brightness, color, contrast, clarity, and sharpness. But that really only applies to the central 40-50% of the field in my opinion. The drop off after that in clarity and sharpness is smooth, but does ultimately further reduce the effective AFOV. This is not too noticeable when focusing on a singular central object (like a bird in my case), so not a deal breaker for me.

Kowa 10x42 BD II XD Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular with 7.2 Degree Field of View

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