Ny Swarovski EL

I januar 2010 lanserte Swarovski sin nye EL-serie. Den nye serien vil kun være å få som 8.5x42 og 10x42. De optiske forskjellene fra foregående modeller er:

- Økt okulardiameter
- Redusert nærfokusgrense (fra 2,5 m til 1,5 m)
- Diopterjusteringen er økt fra +/– 3 til +/– 5
- Øye-okular-avstanden er økt fra 15 mm til 20 mm
- Større synsfelt (133 m / 112 m)
- Økt synssirkel
- Full skarphet i hele synsfeltet (ingen redusert skarphet i randsonen)

Den største optiske forbedringen i praksis er etter vår mening at kikkerten gir et bedre overblikk over terrenget og lar deg bevege øynene friere for å feste blikket på detaljer ut fra sentrum av synsfeltet mot randsonen. I tillegg har Swarovski ved hjelp av «flat field»-linser fjernet all fortegning («puteform» i bildet). Gummiarmeringens form, okularkappene og fokushjulet er også endret noe. Gummiarmeringen er nå trukket rundt hele objektivtubusene og bedrer grepet om kikkerten og isolerer fingertuppene mot kuldetap til metallkroppen.

Her er litt mer informasjon hentet fra Swarovski:

«SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces the new EL 42 binoculars with SWAROVISION technology specially developed for greater viewing comfort, especially for eyeglass wearers. Using field flattener lens, which helps to create a true image, it is possible to produce diamond-bright image resolution right up to the very edge of the field of view ensuring the finest detail without any edge distortion.

HD lenses minimize color fringing (chromatic aberration) and guarantee razor-sharp images with the highest possible resolution. The EL Swarovision 42 provides improved viewing comfort, and enables users to enjoy the entire wide-angle field of view and the new EL 42s unique edge sharpness. The sturdy, removable twist-in eyecups have been designed with an intermediate stage making it easier to adapt the individual distance between the ocular lens and eye. The new focusing wheel made from hard and soft components is non-slip, sturdy, easily and accurately operated. It is possible to change the setting from the close focus to infinity very quickly with only two complete turns. This unrivalled close range is particularly beneficial for the macro observation world.

SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA CEO, Albert Wannenmacher, said of the market launch, "This creates an enormous amount of excitement for us here at SWAROVSKI OPTIK. We have seen over the last 10 years how our EL binoculars have changed the landscape of optics and we are very excited to bring this entirely new technology to our customers."

The time-tested and elegant EL design with wrap-around grip has also been optimized. Thanks to their rubber armouring, the binoculars are pleasantly easy to handle even when cold and the ergonomic thumb rests ensure a perfectly balanced observation. The practical accessories are yet another plus in terms of functionality. All new EL 42’s are supplied with a water-repellent functional bag, an easily adjustable Lift carrying strap, protective caps for eyepieces and objectives plus the Snap Shot adapter. The latter is used to quickly connect a digital compact camera to the binocular for remarkable photographs taken at long distance.»

Her er en flash-presentasjon av den nye modellen: Klikk her (åpnes i ny side)