Technical Data
Binocular · ED glass, magnesium housing
GPO PASSION™ ED 8x42
8x42 binocular with ED optics and a 143 m field of view at 1,000 m in 4 colours, magnesium housing and a weight of 740 g.
Versions
Available colours: Black, Green, Sand and Brown. Optics and equipment are the same in all colours; only the selected colour is supplied.
Features in practical use
ED optics, 90 % transmission
ED lenses and multi-layer coatings with a Schmidt-Pechan prism system; GPO states 90 % transmission to ISO 14490-5:2005.
143 m field of view
The field of view is 143 m at 1,000 m with 8x magnification; the exit pupil measures 5.25 mm.
18 mm eye relief
Twist-up eyecups with two click positions for use with or without glasses, diopter adjustment of ±2.5 dpt and an interpupillary distance of 56–75 mm.
Close focus from 1.8 m
The focus wheel brings objects into focus from 1.8 m to infinity.
Magnesium housing
The entire housing is made of magnesium: 138 mm long and 740 g without cover, with integrated tripod thread.
Nitrogen-filled, waterproof
GPO lists a nitrogen filling and gives the binocular as waterproof in the instruction manual (stated 100 mbar).
Scope of delivery
- Binocular in the selected colour
- Hard case
- Neoprene carrying strap
- Objective and eyepiece protective caps
- Cleaning cloth
- Instruction manual
Matching items
The binocular has an integrated tripod thread; a tripod is not included.
Warranty
GPO grants a 10-year manufacturer's warranty on optics and mechanics from the date of purchase; statutory rights remain unaffected. Developed and designed by GPO in Germany, final assembly within the GPO production network in the PRC to GPO quality standards, 100 % quality control and packaging in Germany.
* Firearms, mounts and other accessories shown are not included unless expressly listed. The selected item variant and the described scope of delivery are decisive.
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