Silva Scenic 8X Binocular
The Silva Scenic 8 are a pair of waterproof binoculars with 8 x magnification and a compact, foldable design; making them suitable for hiking, bird-watching, camping, climbing and mountaineering.
The wide field of view (114 m) makes Scenic 8 suitable for identifying quick moving objects, such as birds. The high-quality Bak-4 optics ensure excellent, clear images.
The rubber coating ensures a firm grip in all conditions, and the dual-hinge system makes Scenic 8 easy to fold and compact to carry when not in use. A wide neoprene neck strap, a carrying case and a cleaning cloth are included.
- GREAT OPTICAL PERFORMANCE: Bak-4 optics high quality glass
- WATERPROOF: Great for boating, hiking & birdwatching in the rain
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MAGNIFICATION: 8 Power for Steady Viewing
- PERFECT FOR DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS: 125mm lens
- LIGHTWEIGHT: No need to carry unnecessary weight
- FIELD OF VIEW: Easy to identify quick moving objects, Wide Field of View 375ft. [114m]
- GOOD EYE RELIEF: Twist-up eyecups for optimal sharpness and field of view.
- NECK STRAP: For keeping your binoculars close at hand while out in the wilds.
- Size: One Size
- Field of View: 400 feet [122m]
- Magnification: 10X Power
- Objective Lens Diameter: 25mm lens
- Size: 4.33" x 4.33" x 1.65" [110x110x42mm]
- Weight: 10.05oz [285g]
- Prism Type: BK-4
- Water Resistance: IPX7 - Waterproof
- Nitrogen gas Filled: No
- Usages: Hiking, Camping, Birdwatching, Outdoor Activities
- Suitable for identifying quick moving objects, such as birds.
TECHNOLOGIES: BAK-4 vs BAK-7
BAK-4 is a high density glass of better optical quality than BK-7. With BAK-4, if you hold binoculars away from your eyes and up to the light you can see the circular exit pupils in the eyepieces. The less expensive BK-7 prisms have squared-off, non-circular exit pupils.
The prism is alike: Bak4 prism costs more than Bk7 prism - Bk7 prism is fine to most of the users, but, to some "picky" users, Bak4 prism is a must. The difference is the quality of glass and anti-reflective coatings.
The design of the prisms can affect the quality of the exit pupil. The BK7 prism typically found in lower priced binoculars produces an exit pupil with shaded (blurred) edges, whereas the BAK4 prism has a perfectly round exit pupil. Whilst the BK7 prism design would look no different to the BAK4 in daylight, as the light levels drop, and the eye pupil expands you start to observe the effects of the shaded regions as the image quality drops and becomes prone to chromatic aberration around the periphery of the image.
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