Technical Data
Binoculars · SD optical design
GPO PASSION™ SD 8x42 Binoculars
8×42 binocular with SD optical design: the large objective gathers residual light well and allows observation deep into twilight.
Product
The binocular is supplied with hard case, neoprene carrying strap and objective and eyepiece covers; a tripod is not included.
Features in practical use
SD optical design
According to GPO, the SD (Standard Dispersion) design delivers very good transmission, sharpness, colour rendition and resolution; transmission is 90 % (ISO 14490-5:2005).
122 m field of view
At 8x magnification the field of view is 122 m at 1,000 m; the exit pupil is 5.25 mm.
Usable with glasses
The rotating eyecup has two click positions for use with and without glasses; the eye relief measured from the eyepiece lens is 17.3 mm.
Close focus from 3 m
The focus wheel focuses from 3 m to infinity; the diopter adjustment covers −5 to +5 dpt and the interpupillary distance can be set from 56–76 mm.
Magnesium housing
Robust, rubber-armoured magnesium housing; nitrogen-filled and waterproof (GPO specification: 100 mbar).
Compact and light
660 g without cover at 146 mm length; a tripod thread is integrated.
Scope of delivery
- Binocular
- Hard case
- Neoprene carrying strap
- Objective and eyepiece covers
- Lens cleaning cloth
- Instruction manual
Matching items
A tripod is not included; GPO states an integrated tripod thread for the binocular.
Warranty
GPO grants a 5-year manufacturer's warranty on the PASSION™ SD series 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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