Pentax ZD ED Binoculars

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  • Pentax ZD ED Binoculars

Product options:

  • Extra Low-Dispersion Glass
  • Phase-Corrected BAK4 Roof Prisms
  • Hybrid Aspherical Lens Elements
  • Fully Multicoated Optics
  • Angle Viewing: 50°
  • Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
  • Closed Bridge Configuration
  • Magnesium Alloy Chassis
  • Tripod Mountable
  • Twist-Up Eyecups

With an eye for the discerning nature enthusiast, the Pentax Z-Series ZD ED Binocular features multiple optical technologies to improve the image quality and ensure accurate colors in all weather and lighting conditions.

The image-enhancement starts with hybrid aspherical lens elements and extra-low dispersion (ED) glass. The aspherical elements eliminate distortion around the edges of the lens for clear edge-to-edge views and corrects lens astigmatism that can prevent the ability to bring subjects into sharp focus. ED glass corrects for chromatic aberration to ensure colors are accurately rendered. Anti-reflection fully multicoated optics maximize light transmission through the entire optical path to make views appear bright and crisp, especially in low light. Finally, the BAK4 roof prisms are phase-corrected to enhance contrast and further correct chromatic aberration. These technologies work together to produce bright and clear high-contrast images with accurate colors and virtually no distortion.

Complementing the optical performance is a housing that is built for a lifetime of rugged outdoor use. The chassis is made of a lightweight and durable magnesium alloy with a rubberized armor that protects against impacts while providing a slip-resistant grip. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled for fogproof performance and O-ring sealed to make the binocular submersible to as much as 3.3'. An protective external lens coating helps to repel dust, water, and oil to ensure obstruction-free viewing. For longer glassing sessions, they are tripod mountable with an optional adapter.

Optical Performance

  • 43mm objective lenses
  • BAK4 Roof prism optical path
  • Anti-reflection fully multicoated optics
  • Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass reduces chromatic aberration for sharper images with accurate color
  • Phase corrected prisms produce high-contrast images with true color rendition
  • Hybrid aspherical lens elements correct for spherical aberrations to reduce distortion at the edges of the lens and corrects for astigmatism that can prevent sharp focusing

Use and Handling

  • Closed bridge configuration
  • Large knurled center focus wheel
  • Right-eye diopter adjustment
  • Twist-up eyecups for use with or without eye wear
  • Tripod mountable with optional adapter

Construction Details

  • Lightweight and durable magnesium alloy housing
  • Rubberized armoring protects against impacts and provides slip-resistant grip
  • Nitrogen-filled, fogproof and submersible to 3.3' (1m)
  • Internal focusing system helps to maintain waterproof seals
  • Dust/water/grease repellent coatings keeps the optical surfaces clean

Prism Type

Roof

Objective Lens Diameter

43 mm

Tripod Mount

Yes (Adapter Optional)

Weight

25.2 oz / 714.4 g

  • Pentax Z-Series ZD ED Binocular
  • Neck Strap
  • Carrying Case with Strap
  • 2 x Objective Lens Caps
  • 2 x Eyepiece Caps

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Brand: Pentax | Code: 62701

Product options:

Brand: Pentax | Code: 62701

At a glance

  • Extra Low-Dispersion Glass
  • Phase-Corrected BAK4 Roof Prisms
  • Hybrid Aspherical Lens Elements
  • Fully Multicoated Optics
  • Angle Viewing: 50°
  • Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
  • Closed Bridge Configuration
  • Magnesium Alloy Chassis
  • Tripod Mountable
  • Twist-Up Eyecups
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