Swarovski SLC 10x56 binoculars

Swarovski SLC 10x56 binoculars

Swarovski describes the SLC series of binoculars as "multi-purpose binoculars for wildlife observation". The SLC binoculars aim to be as durable and robust as possible. They offer very high-quality, high-contrast images with a wide field of view.

With these features, Swarovski has designed the binoculars to be suitable for adventurers, wildlife watchers and hunters. In addition, the SLC binoculars are suitable for birdwatchers who do not need the features of the flagship EL series.

Key features

• Fully Multi-Coated HD lenses - all optical surfaces, including the prism, are multi-coated
• Swarobright & Swaroclean coating
• Phase-coated prism
• Durable magnesium body
• Fast center focus
• Lockable diopter adjustment
• Waterproof to 4 meters (nitrogen filled)
• Eye relief 16mm (Eye Relief)

The most visible difference between the Swarovski SLC and EL binocular models is the shape of the frame. While the EL model binoculars have a two-piece structure that holds the tube together, the SLC binoculars have a traditional single-bridge structure. The bridge structure is quite thin and is placed closer to the eyepieces. This placement frees up space at the front of the binoculars, and allows for a better grip on the binocular tube.

This may seem like a small thing, but for those who have to climb and move in difficult terrain, it is better to carry the binoculars in your hand with a good grip than to let them dangle around your neck on a neck strap, risking the binoculars hitting a rock or tree trunk.

Another difference between the SLC and EL binocular models is the Swarovision technology, which Swarovski does not advertise as being present in the SLC binoculars. This means that the Swarovski SLC 8x56 binoculars do not have the Field Flattener Lenses familiar from the EL models.

The Swarovski SLC binoculars are made from magnesium alloy, rather than the more common and cheaper polycarbonate. While magnesium alloy is not the lightest material, its density is only two-thirds that of aluminum, making it light enough and a high-quality and tough alternative to the best binocular materials.

Like many other binoculars, Swarovski binoculars are also lined with a rubber protective coating that covers almost the entire body of the binoculars. The rubber coating helps protect the optics and allows for a firmer grip, even when the surface of the binoculars is slightly wet. The non-glossy rubber surface also has the advantages of reducing outward reflections and dampening the sound caused by impacts. Two recesses are shaped below the binocular tubes, where the thumbs naturally fit, making the grip even more comfortable and balanced.

The SLC 8x56's plastic and grooved focus wheel fits comfortably under your index fingers. The focus rotates smoothly and smoothly, and focusing is possible even with gloves on. The closest focusing distance is 3.2 meters. To focus from the closest focusing distance to infinity, approximately 720 degrees, or two full rotations of the focus wheel, are required. The advantage of such a slow and long focus is, in theory, that it enables fine-precision focusing.

Most binoculars have an adjustment ring (diopter adjustment) around one eyepiece, which allows you to correct the difference in visual acuity between the right and left eyes. However, in Swarovski binoculars, the diopter adjustment is made by clicking and turning the focus wheel. The diopter lock is unlocked by pulling the focus ring outwards, which makes the scale visible and can be adjusted. Once the adjustment is made, the diopter is locked by pressing the focus ring back in. The diopter scale on Swarovski binoculars is really clear, so it is easy to remember and quickly adjust to your own setting later if you have lent the binoculars to someone else or if you have accidentally changed the diopter adjustment yourself.

Swarovski SLC binoculars come with a carrying strap, carrying case, lens cleaning cloth, front lens caps and eyepiece caps.

Warranty 10 years

Specifications

• Magnification: 10x
• Front lens diameter: 56 mm
• Eyepiece aperture diameter: 5.6mm
• Eye-to-eyepiece distance: 19.5 mm
• Field of view: 110 m / 1000 m
• Field of view: 6.3°
• Field of view with glasses: 6.3°
• Apparent field of view: 60°
• Closest focusing distance: 3.9 m
• Diopter adjustment (left/right): +- 45 dpt
• Diopter correction above infinity: 8 dpt
• Interocular distance: 56 - 76 mm
• Light transmission: 93%
• Twilight number: 23.7
• Size (L x W x H): 192 x 141 x 73 mm
• Weight: 1195g