I have used virtually all of the rangefinder binoculars out there at one point or another, and the new Swarovski EL Range 10x42 W B binocular is something else again. Even in dim light I was able to get accurate readings off a pronghorn's body out past 1000 yards, and off a bright object like a tree or hillside at almost a mile. They're lightweight, rugged, and the quality of the glass is as good as it gets. They are not cheap — you can find them for about $2800 retail — but this is a tool you will have the rest of your life. If you are in the market for a rangefinding bino, make sure you check this puppy out before making a final decision.
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Magnification |
10X |
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Effective objective lens diameter (mm) |
42 |
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Exit pupil diameter (mm) |
4.2 |
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Exit pupil distance (eye relief) (mm) |
17.3 |
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Field of view (ft/1000 yds / m/1000 m) |
330 / 110 |
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Field of view (degrees) |
6.3 |
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Field of view for eyeglass wearers (degrees) |
6.3 |
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Field of view, apparent (degrees) |
61 |
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Shortest focusing distance (ft / m) |
16.4 / 5 |
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Dioptric compensation (dpt) |
± 5 |
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Light transmission (%) |
91 |
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Pupil distance (in / mm) |
2.2 - 2.9 / 56 - 74 |
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Twilight factor acc. to DIN 58388 |
20.5 |
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Length approx. (in / mm)* |
6.3 / 160 |
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Width approx. (in / mm)** |
4.6 / 117 |
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Height approx. (in / mm)** |
3.2 / 81 |
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Weight approx. without batteries (oz/g) |
31.6 / 895 |
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Functional temperature |
+14 °F to +131 °F (-10 °C / +55 °C) |
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* Value with eyecups twisted in |
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** Dimensions at a pupil distance of 2.5 in / 64 mm |
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Measuring range (yds/m) |
33 - 1500 / 30 - 1375 |
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Measuring accuracy (yds/m) |
± 1 / 1 |
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Measuring time (sec) |
≤ 1 |
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Angular measurement (degrees) |
± 90 |
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Laser |
Class 1 EN/FDA |
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Units |
Yard / Meter |
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Battery |
CR2 |
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Life cycle |
1,000 measurements |
