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Vortex Viper HD 8x42
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42 mm
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42 mm
42 mm
42 mm
5,25 mm
2,1 mm
4,88 mm
5,3 mm
4,2 mm
Bird spotting, Sports, theater & concerts, Travel & leisure
Astronomy, Bird spotting, Hunting, Outdoor, Sports, theater & concerts, Travel & leisure, Travel & safari, Water sports
Bird spotting, Hunting, Outdoor, Travel & leisure, Travel & safari
Astronomy, Bird spotting, For children, Hunting, Night, Outdoor, Sports, theater & concerts, Travel & leisure, Travel & safari, Water sports
Astronomy, Bird spotting, For children, Hunting, Night, Outdoor, Sports, theater & concerts, Travel & leisure, Travel & safari, Water sports
According to our binoculars expert
Type of binoculars | Roof prism | |
|---|---|---|
Maximum magnification factor | 8 | |
Lens diameter | 42 mm | |
Exit pupil | 5,25 mm | |
Suitable for people who wear glasses | ||
Type of use binoculars | Bird spotting, Sports, theater & concerts, Travel & leisure |
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First let's explain the "negative" points: The viewer has a minimal pin-cushion effect that makes a straight wall appear to be a little bit hollow. In nature, however, you do not suffer from this at all. The depth of field is very small. This has the advantage that the object, which you have focused on, is nicely separated from the background, but you can possibly miss any other things that happen in the vicinity.
The positives seem clear enough to me. A large field of view can be added which is easy for quickly finding the object you want to view. Also, I don't see any discoloration along high contrast edges (yellow or purple edges). The protective caps fit nice and tight so that they cannot fall off on their own.
Compared to a Swarovski (EL 8.5x42), these binoculars are slightly blurry along the extreme edges of the image, but otherwise I see little to no difference.
I think this viewer is an absolute must for those who want a good viewer but don't have the power to pay for it.
Patrick
17 June 2019
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I already had a Diamondback, but I lost it, so glad I could buy the Viper now.
Daniël
2 June 2023
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nice viewer
Frans
25 June 2020
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Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
First, add your binoculars to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.
2-year Protection Plan
14,99
one-time3-year Protection Plan
41,99
one-time
Product number | 818085 | |
|---|---|---|
Manufacturer code | D147101 | |
Brand | Vortex | |
Warranty | Lifetime | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Type of use binoculars | Bird spotting, Sports, theater & concerts, Travel & leisure | |
|---|---|---|
Type of binoculars | Roof prism |
Maximum magnification factor | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
Lens diameter | 42 mm | |
Exit pupil | 5,25 mm | |
Twilight factor | 18,33 | |
Light intensity | 27,6 | |
Close-focus | 1,5 m | |
Field of vision (meters) | 135,8 m | |
Field of view (degrees) | 7,8 ° | |
Type of focus | Central focus | |
Image stabilization | ||
Eye distance | 18 mm | |
Dioptric correction |
Night vision | ||
|---|---|---|
Suitable for people who wear glasses | ||
Tripod connection | ||
Distance measurement |
Water-resistant | ||
|---|---|---|
Water-repellent coating | ||
Water resistance | Waterproof | |
Dustproof | ||
Shockproof |
Weight | 694,6 g | |
|---|---|---|
Material | Metal, Plastic | |
Crystal glass | ||
Color | Green | |
Height | 142,2 mm | |
Depth | 42 mm | |
Width | 124,5 mm | |
Gas filled |
