Nikon Introduces TRAVELITE EX Series Binoculars

Nov. 25, 2005

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is introducing the new TRAVELITE EX series of light, compact, waterproof binoculars, including four models: 8x25CF TRAVELITE EX, 9x25CF TRAVELITE EX, 10x25CF TRAVELITE EX and 12x25CF TRAVELITE EX.

The TRAVELITE V series compact binoculars currently also on the market have enjoyed excellent reputations for Nikon aspherical lenses employed in the eyepieces and the sharp views that they offer.
The new TRAVELITE EX series binoculars' waterproof construction makes them especially practical for outdoor use. Their bodies contain nitrogen gas filling to prevent occurrence of fog and mold inside the optical system, even when subjected to sudden rain or splashing. The aspherical lens used in the eyepiece reduces distortion out to the periphery to keep images sharp. For superior ease of use, long eyerelief^*1 design provides a wide field of view for eyeglass wearers, and turn-and-slide eyecups make it simple to position eyes at the correct eyepoint.
Compact dimensions and light weight make these models portable enough to take along for any outdoor activities.
The TRAVELITE EX series earned the Good Design Award^*2 2005.

*1: Eyerelief: the distance between the eyepiece and the eyepoint from which you can see the whole field of view without any shading.
*2: Granted by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO), the Good Design Award applies Japan's only comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system, which originated in 1957 as the Good Design Selection System (generally known as the G-Mark System) under the auspices of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Features

1.Compact, lightweight body with waterproof construction

All models feature waterproof construction suitable for outdoor use. Nitrogen gas filling in the body prevents fog and mold inside the optical system, even when the binoculars are subjected to sudden rain or splashing.

2.Aspherical lens for sharp images

The aspherical lens used for eyepieces keeps images sharp and undistorted out to their periphery.

3.Superior ease of use

Long eyerelief design enables easy viewing and provides a wide field of view even for eyeglass wearers
Turn-and-slide eyecups make viewing comfortable for eyeglass wearers and make it easy to position eyes at the correct eyepoint
Click-type diopter adjustment ring prevents accidental rotation

4.Environment-friendly materials

Lenses and prisms employ lead-free, arsenic-free eco-glass optics.

Specifications

	8x25CF	9x25CF	10x25CF	12x25CF
Magnification (x)	8	9	10	12
Objective diameter (mm)	25
Angular field of view (Real/degree)	6.3	5.6	5.0	4.2
Angular field of view (Apparent/degree)	50.4		50.0	50.4
Field of view at 1,000m (m)	110	98	87	73
Exit pupil (mm)	3.1	2.8	2.5	2.1
Relative brightness	9.6	7.8	6.3	4.4
Eye relief (mm)	15.5	15.8	15.9
Close focusing distance (m)	2.8
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm)	56-72
Weight (g)	355	360	365
Length (mm)	100	101	102	103
Width (mm)	116

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.

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