El 42 W B Green is the upgraded, new version of the EL-Series. The optics are the same as in Swarovision, launched in 2009, but has been improved with many interesting details.
The updates are mostly made for easy and reliable usability. Here’s what to expect:
- The dioptre system is now lockable by turning the “lid” of the focusing wheel
- New design for the rubber raincovers and objective covers that from now on has been integrated in the base of the binocular tubes. Can be moved on or off with a click, as they’re attached in a wire.
- The strap and its’ attachment is now of an entirely new model. Where the strap adjustments previously were a bit of an annoying clip – there is now a practical quick wheel with which you can rapidly adjust the carrying strap to the preferred length.
In all other aspects these Swarovski’s quality and optics remains unchanged. The flourite crystal glass, for a low dispersion and increased, ultra-sharp resolution and colour brilliance, is still there in the combination of the fantastic, classic Swarovski coatings. Swarobright for higher light transmission, Swarodur for a dirt-repellent surface and so on. This model furthermore include the Field flattener lens, used to improve edge sharpness and lower the distortion of a curved image.
The diopter adjusts by pulling out the central focusing knob which then reveals a graduated scale. There is no lock on the diopter adjustment but it takes a little bit of pressure to pop it out which reduces the likelihood of accidental adjustment.
Size: 173x130 mm
Weight: 845 g
Field Of View: 112/1000 m
Eye-relief: 20 mm
Close focus: 1,5 m
Magnification: 8,5x
Aperture: 42 mm
Dioptre-System: Yes
Waterproof: Yes
Warranty: 10 years