Kowa 10x42 BD II XD binoculars

Kowa BD II 10x42 XD WA binoculars

Kowa BDII 10x42 is a great choice for general use binoculars and is also suitable for the demanding hobbyist! A more powerful 10x magnification that is great for bird watching. BDII series binoculars are waterproof and nitrogen-filled, so you can use them even in the most demanding conditions, for example by the water and in the Finnish summer climate.

• Wide 7.2 degree field of view
• Durable magnesium construction with comfortable rubber coating
• Special XD lenses for better sharpness and clarity
• Closest focusing distance of only 1.8m
• Waterproof construction and nitrogen filling, meaning it won't fog up
• Thread for tripod adapter
• 10 year warranty

Kowa BD II vs SV II sets difference:

The biggest difference between these and the more affordable SV II series is the materials used and the field of view. With BDII binoculars, you can see a wider view at the same magnification, meaning you can find objects faster and looking at them may even cause a wow effect!

The differences in image quality and brightness are due to the more advanced lenses used. The BDII series binoculars have XD lens elements that correct errors. These lenses effectively eliminate errors such as chromatic aberration from the image, meaning the image appears sharper. Nikon uses the name ED for similar lenses.

The roof prisms of the binoculars are coated with C3 coating which reduces light loss, meaning a brighter image. The mechanical quality is also better in the BDII binoculars, the body is made of very durable magnesium , which is coated with a green rubber coating.

When looking at the technical specifications, the binoculars may seem the same, but these small improvements affect the overall picture and when viewed, the image is brighter, sharper and the colors are more realistic. It is worth coming to our store in Mikkeli to see the same!

The updated Kowa BD series dropped the word "Prominar" from its name, but has also been significantly improved over the previous model.

The BDII series of binoculars are lightweight but robust. The magnesium alloy body is weatherproof, so you can carry the binoculars with you in all situations without worry. The binoculars utilize XD lenses, which improve contrast and sharpness, bringing out details better. 2 XD lenses are installed in the objective head of each binocular. XD lens elements reduce chromatic aberration (chromatic aberration) and provide excellent resolution across the entire image area.

Kowa BD II series binoculars are lined with a rubber protective coating that helps protect the optics and allows for a firmer grip, even when the surface of the binoculars is slightly wet.

Focusing is done via a relatively large and roughened aluminum focus wheel in the middle of the binoculars. The focus ring has a nice, solid feel. Focusing is quite fast, meaning it doesn't require much movement, which is especially good for birdwatching.

The fact that the closest focusing distance is only 1.8m makes it possible to use the binoculars to view objects at close range, such as insects or plants.

The sales package includes: Kowa BD II 10x42 XD WA binoculars, lens caps, soft carrying case and padded neck strap.