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May 1998
In addition to current SE series of 8×32SE CF / 10×42SE CF binoculars, the Nikon Corporation has introduced a new high grade model 12×50SE CF.
The SE series binoculars have been enjoying a good reputation among bird watchers and high amateurs thanks to superb optics and brightness, and they are now considered best binoculars in all porro prism binoculars available in the market.
The new 12×50SE CF inherits all good features of SE series, plus incorporating a large diameter of 50mm and a powerful magnification of 12×.
Major features
Additional model to SE series
Basic design same as 10×42 / 8×32SE CF binoculars except for objective lens
Powerful 12× magnification suitable for astronomical use and surveillance
All lenses and prisms are multilayer coated for the brightest image
Nikon's original field flattener lenses for eyepiece optical design
Long eyerelief (high-eyepoint) of 17.4 mm
Lightweight thanks to Mg (Magnesium) die-cast alloy body
Protein-compound rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm comfortable grip
Tripod adaptor (option) is available
Specifications
| 8×32SE CF | 10×42SE CF | 12×50SE CF | |
| Magnification | 8× | 10× | 12× |
| Effective objective diameter | 32 mm | 42 mm | 50 mm |
| Angular field of view (Real) | 7.5 degree | 6 degree | 5 degree |
| Angular field of view (Apparent) | 60 degree | ||
| Field of view at 1,000 m | 131 m | 105 m | 87 m |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm | 4.2 mm | |
| Brightness | 16 | 17.6 | |
| Eyerelief | 17.4 mm | ||
| Close focusing distance | 3 m | 5 m | 7 m |
| Pupil distance | 53 to 73 mm | ||
| Height (Depth) | 117 mm | 157 mm | 182 mm |
| Width | 183 mm | 192 mm | 202 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 630 g | 710 g | 900 g |
| Type | Porro | ||
