Vortex Diamondback 8 x 42

The New Diamondback for 2009

Superior quality, high performance wildlife optics  can find their way around your neck for a surprisingly affordable price, The smooth focusing 8x42 Diamondback binocular takes you to the fine details you prize.  Taking its lead from the Diamondback Rattlesnake, this rugged binocular is striking in how well it detects life in low light.  Huge field of view  - the largest in its class - enhanced fully multi-coated optics, phase corrected prisms, waterproof/fogproof construction, soft tapered eyecups, rugged rubber armour.  It''s all there in a New Diamondback.  Now you can use ''''wow!'''' and ''''thank you'''' in the same sentence.

• Phase corrected prisms (increasing light transmission by 7%) deliver sharp, greatly contrasted images
• BaK 4 prisms provide sharp images from one edge of the broad viewing field to the other.
• Fully multi coated optics increase light transmission for higher image quality in all light condition-enhanced for 2009

A rock solid performer

Whether your adventure takes you across rocky, sand carved terrain, or into the high timber of the rockies, you can trust the rock solid performance of the Diamondback binocular.  The Diamondback''s protective rubber coating gives you a sure grip that is easy to handle, even as fingers grow numb in the cold.  In addition, the retractable Diamondback eyecups feature a soft, tapered style for a more natural fit at your eye-cushioned with rubber for years of relaxed viewing.

• Complete waterproof protection keeps dust and water out of the optical system with tight O-ring seals
• Complete fogproofing of internal lenses with argon purged optics presents clearviews in spite of sudden temperature changes.
• Diamond checker pattern in protective rubber armour provides a solid grip surface

Argon gas purging

This advanced process protects your Diamondback binocular in the following ways:

• Argon gas does not absorb or react chemically with water
• Argon gas eliminates internal fogging
• Argon gas maintains its protective properties over a wider temperature range
• Argon gas does not diffuse as quickly as other elements, extending the service life of the optics longer.

Specifications

• Magnification 8x
• Objective Lens Diameter 42mm
• Exit pupil 5.25mm
• Eye relief 18mm
• Linear FOV at 1000 yards 420 feet
• Angular Field of View 8 degrees
• Close Focus 4.5 feet
• Interpupillary Distance 57-73mm
• Height 5.9 inches
• Width 5.6 inches
• Weight 25.2 oz
• Tripod adjustable Yes

Included with the New Diamondback 8x42 binocular

• Rainguard
• Tethered objective lens cover
• Comfort neck strap
• High impact custom moulded carry case