Olympus 8 x 42 EXWP I Waterproof Binoculars

Brand New UK Stock, 25 Years European Warranty with Olympus

For those who enjoy boating, camping, hiking, bird watching, astronomy and the outdoor life in general the professional 8x42 EXWP I roof prism type binoculars really make the grade. These slim, stylish yet robust waterproof binoculars can even be submerged to a depth of one metre for up to five minutes.   Thanks to a nitrogen-filled body, the Olympus 8x42 EXWP I are additionally fog proof and dirt proof. They naturally come fitted with high-grade optical components to ensure a perfect view, even in low light conditions.   Additional qualities for everyday use include fully multi-coated lenses for maximum image brightness and contrast, phase and UV coating, plus high index BaK-4 prism for bright and crisp images that retain detail edge to edge. Peace of mind and years of pleasure are further guaranteed thanks to a 25-year European warranty.   Delivers Optical Perfection, Whether Day or Night   This particular model offers an 8x magnification and a 42mm objective lens diameter. As it sounds, the 8x magnification produces an image that appears as if the user were eight times closer to their subject, while the objective lens diameter refers to how much light is gathered to form that image. While for daytime use a lens diameter of 21 to 25mm is useful, for night-time viewing something between 35 to 50mm is recommended. Therefore the 42mm specification of these binoculars indicates excellent suitability for low light visualisation.   Also worth considering for low light work is the exit pupil. Here that is 5.3mm, which for 8x42 binoculars is arrived at via 42 divided by 8 = 5.3 exit pupil in mm. Generally when there is less light around, binoculars with an exit pupil of 5 to 7mm are desirable. Another thing to take into account is the field of view, which here is an ample 110 metres, and is defined as the width of the viewable field at a distance of 1000m from the point of observation.   In the Wet or in the Wild, the 8x42 EXWP I Provide a Versatile and Bright Performance   Offering an 8x magnification to bring faraway points of interest that much closer plus a 42mm objective lens diameter, the Olympus 8x42 EXWP I Binoculars incorporate fully multi coated lenses to deliver maximum image brightness, visual impact and image defining contrast.   Fast and easy focusing is provided courtesy of a large, centrally placed knob. What’s more the high index BaK-4 prisms naturally provide images that are crisp from edge to edge, while built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight.   The 8x42 EXWP I model further sports a long 18mm eye relief for extra comfort with twist up/down eyepieces, diopter adjustment so the binoculars can be tailored to an individual’s eyesight for comfortable viewing without glasses, plus it offers a near focus distance of four metres.   Engineered for Excellence, Built to Last   Boasting a new, ergonomic contoured design and weighing a reassuringly solid feel 650g, the Olympus 8x42 EXWP I measurements are a manageable 129x145x53mm, while the package includes a neck strap, case and protective lens covers.   In summary, with a lens configuration of 7 elements in 5 groups, and a 18mm eye relief, the field of view at 1000m is 110m. The actual field of view is 6.3° while the apparent angle of view is 50.4°.   These are also binoculars that will repay your original investment with years of good service. A case in point: a 25-year warranty is included with any purchase. What’s more they are environmentally friendly lead free glasses.  

Package Contents:

• Objective Lens Covers
• Neck Strap
• Carry Case