Kowa - 8x33 Genesis 33 PROMINAR XD Binoculars

Summer Binocular Buying Guide

The Kowa 8x33 Genesis 33 PROMINAR XD Binoculars strike an ideal balance between power and portability with moderate magnification and objective lenses that push them almost into the full-size category. To improve image quality and boost the light gathering abilities are complementary technologies that include the use of PROMINAR extra low-dispersion glass, anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics, highly reflective C3 prism coatings, and phase-corrected prism coatings that work together to produce crisp, clear, and bright high-contrast images with accurate color rendition. Added to this performance is a wide apparent angle of view and a long eye relief, which produce an immersive observational experience for any user.

Designed for extensive outdoor use, the aluminum alloy chassis is wrapped in a protective rubber armor, and the body is ergonomically designed to offer a comfortable feel in the hand with a secure, slip-resistant grip. 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. Tethered objective lenses and a one-piece ocular rainguard ensure that the lenses stay protected while being near at hand for fast use.

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Optical Performance

8x magnification

33mm objective lenses

Compact Schmidt-Pechan roof prism optical path

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-correction 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

Wide 64° apparent angle of view

420' field of view at 1000 yards

Short 5' close focus distance

Use and Handling

Closed-bridge/single-hinge configuration

Large textured center focusing wheel is easy to manipulate, even when wearing gloves

Locking right-eye dioptric correction

Twist-up rubber eyecups for comfortable use and correct eye relief with or without eyewear

Generous 15mm eye relief

Comfortable 4.1mm exit pupil

Construction Details

Lightweight and durable aluminum alloy chassis

Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature or humidity changes

Protective slip-resistant rubber armor

Ergonomic body design adds comfort and grip stability

Oil-resistant KR exterior lens coatings makes it easy for dirt, sap, and oils to be easily cleaned off without smudges or residue

Tethered objective lens caps and one-piece ocular rainguard

Weight: 21 ounces