Overview

The >Kowa 10x32 BD II XD Wide-Angle Binoculars provide the performance that avid birders, hunters, and world travelers demand without the bulk of full-sized models. To improve image quality and offset the light-gathering limitations of the smaller objectives, Kowa employs complementary technologies that include the use of PROMINAR extra-low dispersion glass, anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics, and highly reflective C3 and phase-correction prism coatings that work together to produce crisp, clear, and bright high-contrast images with accurate color rendition across the entire spectrum. Added to this performance is an exceptional short close-focus distance, an ultrawide angle of view, and a comfortable eye relief, which produce an immersive observational experience for any user.

SKU: GC40-KWBD2-1032

Kowa 10x32 BD II XD Wide-Angle Binoculars

The >Kowa 10x32 BD II XD Wide-Angle Binoculars provide the performance that avid birders, hunters, and world travelers demand without the bulk of full-sized models. To improve image quality and offset the light-gathering limitations of the smaller objectives, Kowa employs complementary technologies that include the use of PROMINAR extra-low dispersion glass, anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics, and highly reflective C3 and phase-correction prism coatings that work together to produce crisp, clear, and bright high-contrast images with accurate color rendition across the entire spectrum. Added to this performance is an exceptional short close-focus distance, an ultrawide angle of view, and a comfortable eye relief, which produce an immersive observational experience for any user.

Designed for extensive outdoor use, the lightweight magnesium alloy chassis is wrapped in a protective rubber armor with a slip-resistant textured grip to provide secure handling in cold and wet conditions. To ensure a compact and highly packable form factor, Kowa utilizes Schmidt-Pechan prisms that allow for slimmer optical tubes but deliver the performance of conventional roof prisms. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature or humidity changes.

Optical Performance

  • High 10x magnification enables detailed observations of distant subjects like animals, athletes, and architectural details

  • 32mm objective lenses deliver the light-gathering capability and performance of a full-size model with the carrying and handling convenience of a compact

  • Schmidt-Pechan prism design corrects the view while allowing for thinner optical tubes versus the more common Abbe-Koenig design

  • PROMINAR XD extra-low dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration, which causes halos and fringing, for improved color rendition and contrast

  • Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, clarity, and contrast

  • Phase-correcting prism coatings eliminate internal light diffraction to improve clarity and contrast

  • C3 prism coatings improve internal light transmission to higher than 99% across the entire visible spectrum to improve color rendition, clarity, and contrast

  • Exceptionally short close focus distance of just over 4 feet enables users to make detailed observations of small subjects like bugs and insects or flora and fauna

  • Wide 67° apparent angle of view

  • Spacious 351' field of view at 1000 yards

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    Product Overview

    The >Kowa 10x32 BD II XD Wide-Angle Binoculars provide the performance that avid birders, hunters, and world travelers demand without the bulk of full-sized models. To improve image quality and offset the light-gathering limitations of the smaller objectives, Kowa employs complementary technologies that include the use of PROMINAR extra-low dispersion glass, anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics, and highly reflective C3 and phase-correction prism coatings that work together to produce crisp, clear, and bright high-contrast images with accurate color rendition across the entire spectrum. Added to this performance is an exceptional short close-focus distance, an ultrawide angle of view, and a comfortable eye relief, which produce an immersive observational experience for any user.

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