Snypex - 10x42 Knight D-ED Binoculars

Summer Binocular Buying Guide

Snypex improved on the design of their top-tier line to produce these 10x42 Knight D-ED Binoculars. They upgraded their eyepiece lens configuration to 7-elements in six groups, and the objective to 5-elements in four groups to improve the optical quality and overall image brightness. Complementing this improvement is the use of fully multi-coated extra low-dispersion glass, and dielectric-coated phase-correcting BAK4 prisms. These technologies work together to produce bright and clear images with accurate color rendition across the entire field of view without distortion. This iteration is made with a powerful 10x magnification and a short 5.6' close focus distance that allows users to make detailed observations of either distant objects or close subjects, depending on their interests.

The Knight's open-bridge design helps to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, and provides a large surface area to hold, even with the compact housing. Rubber armoring gives protection from drops and impacts while helping to provide a non-slip grip. Designed for durability, the lightweight magnesium alloy housing is nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed for fogproof performance and makes them submersible. Twist-up eyecups provide a custom-fit eye relief for use with or without eye-wear.

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User Manual

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Performance

10x magnification

42mm objective lenses

Compact BAK4 roof prisms

Extra low-dispersion glass corrects chromatic and spherical aberrations for color-accurate images without distortion across the field of view

Fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission, image brightness, and contrast

Dielectric, phase-corrected prism coatings reduce internal light diffraction while improving contrast and color rendition

Water-resistant exterior lens coatings helps to keep lenses clear in inclement weather

Eyepiece optical configuration: 7 elements, 6 groups

Objective lens configuration: 5 elements, 4 groups

351' field of view at 1000 yards

Wide 67° apparent angle of view

Long 17.2mm eye relief

Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil

Use and Handling

Open-bridge/dual hinge configuration reduces weight without sacrificing strength

Large knurled center focus wheel

Short 5.6' close focus distance

Right-eye dioptric correction

Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear

Tripod mountable with optional adapter

Construction

Bridge design adds more surface area for a secure grip

Lightweight and durable magnesium alloy chassis

Slip-resistant and protective rubber armoring

Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be water and fogproof

IP67-rated to be dustproof and submersible

• Snypex improved on the design of their top-tier line to produce these 10x42 Knight D-ED Binoculars. They upgraded their eyepiece lens configuration to 7-elements in six groups, and the objective to 5-elements in four groups to improve the optical quality and overall image brightness. Complementing this improvement is the use of fully multi-coated extra low-dispersion glass, and dielectric-coated phase-correcting BAK4 prisms. These technologies work together to produce bright and clear images with accurate color rendition across the entire field of view without distortion. This iteration is made with a powerful 10x magnification and a short 5.6' close focus distance that allows users to make detailed observations of either distant objects or close subjects, depending on their interests.
The Knight's open-bridge design helps to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, and provides a large surface area to hold, even with the compact housing. Rubber armoring gives protection from drops and impacts while helping to provide a non-slip grip. Designed for durability, the lightweight magnesium alloy housing is nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed for fogproof performance and makes them submersible. Twist-up eyecups provide a custom-fit eye relief for use with or without eye-wear.