Technical Data
Binoculars · HD optics
GPO PASSION™ HD 15x50 Binoculars
Binoculars with 15x magnification, 50 mm objective and HD optical design in a waterproof magnesium housing; 80 m field of view at 1,000 m.
Product
These binoculars of the PASSION™ HD series are supplied with hard case, neoprene strap and objective and eyepiece caps.
Features in practical use
HD optics with 92 % transmission
HD optical design with multi-layer coatings; GPO states 92 % transmission per ISO 14490-5:2005.
80 m field of view
80 m field of view at 1,000 m (262 ft at 1,000 yd) with a 3.4 mm exit pupil; close focus 2.5 m.
Magnesium housing
Rubber-armoured magnesium housing with coated magnesium bridge and aluminium twist-up eyecups; 970 g without cover at 175 x 135 x 64 mm. According to GPO the 15x50 is built more compactly than other 15x binoculars.
Waterproof to 3 m
GPO states waterproofing to 3 m and lists a nitrogen filling; the PASSIONdrop™ coating makes the optics dirt- and water-repellent.
Diopter adjustment in the focus wheel
The diopter adjustment (±6 dpt) is integrated in the central focus wheel; the twist-up eyecups have three detent positions, also for spectacle wearers. Eye relief 17 mm.
Tripod thread, IPD 58-76 mm
The micro bridge carries a tripod thread; the interpupillary distance adjusts from 58 to 76 mm.
Scope of delivery
- Binoculars
- Hard case
- Neoprene strap
- Objective and eyepiece caps
- Cleaning cloth
- Instruction manual
Matching items
A tripod or tripod adapter is not included; the binoculars have a tripod thread.
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 Japan 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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