Technical Data
Binocular · Abbe-König prism, magnesium housing
GPO PASSION™ ED 8x56
8x56 binocular with Abbe-König prism, 93 % transmission and a 129 m field of view at 1,000 m, in a rubber-armoured magnesium housing weighing 1242 g.
Product
This binocular is supplied without a colour choice; the photos show the black version.
Features in practical use
ED optics, 93 % transmission
ED lenses and multi-layer coatings with an Abbe-König prism system; GPO states 93 % transmission to ISO 14490-5:2005.
129 m field of view
The field of view is 129 m at 1,000 m with 8x magnification; the exit pupil measures 7 mm.
20 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 57–75 mm.
Close focus from 2.3 m
The focus wheel brings objects into focus from 2.3 m to infinity.
Rubber-armoured magnesium housing
Magnesium housing with rubber armour in a micro-bridge design, 192 mm long, 1242 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.
Scope of delivery
- Binocular
- 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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