Nikon introduces the SPORTSTAR IV 8x25DCF and 10x25DCF - two sets of foldable compact binoculars.
Perfect for outdoor use and watching sports events.
March 11, 2004
Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is proud to announce the release of our compact Dach (roof) type binoculars, the SPORTSTAR IV 8x25DCF and 10x25DCF, which feature 8x and 10x magnification, respectively. Their wide field of view is suitable for both outdoor use and watching sports events.
In today's optical market, compact, portable binoculars are quite popular. In 2001, Nikon released the SPORTSTAR III, a pair of foldable compact binoculars that garnered high acclaim.
Our new SPORTSTAR IV binoculars feature a wide apparent field of view* which helps to provide clear, powerful images when viewing the fast-moving objects often found in sports or bird watching. A water-resistant structure makes them even more convenient for outdoor use. They feature a foldable slim body and are available in silver and metallic black.
- *Apparent field of view = real field of view x magnification
Apparent field of view is the visible breadth as seen through the binoculars. Binoculars with an apparent field of view greater than 65° are defined as wide field of view types.
Features
- Wide field of view
- O-ring sealed for water resistance**
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups for easy positioning of eyes
- Close focusing distance: 2.5m (8x), 3.5m (10x)
- Multilayer-coated lenses for brighter images
- Compact and lightweight
- Fold-up, easy-to-carry design
- Available in two body colours - silver and metallic black
- **Nikon's water-resistant binoculars meet the following standard: In normal use, there will be no water penetration. (As tested by water equivalent to more than 1mm per minute, falling from a height of more than 200mm for a duration of 10 minutes.)
Specifications
| 8x25DCF (silver/metallic black) |
10x25DCF (silver/metallic black) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective diameter | 25mm | 25mm |
| Angular field of view (Real) | 8.2° | 6.5° |
| Angular field of view (Apparent) | 65.6° | 65.0° |
| Field of view at 1,000m | 143m | 114m |
| Exit pupil | 3.1mm | 2.5mm |
| Relative brightness | 9.6 | 6.3 |
| Eye relief | 10.0mm | 10.0mm |
| Close focusing distance | 2.5m | 3.5m |
| Interpupillary distance adjustment | 56-72mm | 56-72mm |
| Width | 114 (70*) mm | 114 (70*) mm |
| Length | 103mm | 103mm |
| Weight | 300g | 300g |
- *Folded
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.