Brand: Kowa

Kowa Genesis Series Prominar XD Binoculars (GN)

Brand: Kowa

Kowa Genesis Series Prominar XD Binoculars (GN)

  • Kowa Genesis Prominar: Excellence in optical performance, quality and construction. It's time to trust your eyes
  • Legendary XD optics: this ED lens material with very high fluorite content reduces disturbing color fringes to a minimum. 2 of these lenses per tube reduce chromatic aberration
  • Perfect mechanics for highest observing pleasure: The highly precise focus allows sharpness control with fingertip feeling
  • Built to be Able to Experience: Rugged magnesium housing covered with an ergonomic rubber armor. Fully waterproof and filled with nitrogen, these binoculars defy all weather conditions. Thanks to the KR coating on the outer lenses, water beads off and the lenses are easy to clean
  • The 46mm filter thread on the objective lenses allows the use of optional filters to positively influence the observation experience: e.g. you can facilitate the observation of water birds by minimizing the reflections on the water surface with polarizing filters
$1,175.00 CAD

Objective Lens Effective Diameter

22mm (GN22) 33mm (GN33) 44mm (GN44)

Magnification

8x (-8) 10x (-10)

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Product Description

Flagship Kowa binocular featuring Kowa legendary XD optics

Genesis Prominar models with 44 or 33mm objective lenses are featuring 4 Kowa high grade XD objective lenses (2x sets). The models with 22mm are equipped with 2 Kowa high grade XD lenses. This high resolution ED glass contains large amounts of fluorite crystal - the best material available today for avoiding chromatic aberration & intensifying contrast resulting in a simply stunning view of the natural world.

Kowa lens coating technology developed over decades, further enhance the light transmission properties of all lenses and Kowa’s unique KR coating repels dirt and fluid. Experience pin sharp images with natural colour, high contrast and breath-taking detail virtually free from any chromatic aberration (colour fringing).

Ergonomic styling combined with tactile materials makes handling the Genesis Prominar a dream. Hold a Genesis Prominar and you will instantly appreciate the high quality engineering. Built to last a lifetime - each component in the Genesis Prominar range is meticulously designed to provide the ultimate viewing experience. Genesis Prominar are fully waterproof and dry nitrogen filled to prevent fogging. A tough rubber armour make the Genesis Prominar an extremely durable and reliable binocular even in the toughest of environments. Performance guaranteed.

Features

From the invention of the original spotting scope in the 1950s, every decade has seen Kowa continue to innovate in the world of optical design & technology. Th is legacy continues today with our Genesis Prominar Binocular Series. A flagship range of optics at the forefront of imaging excellence and representing the pinnacle of Kowa’s optical design and manufacturing expertise. Look through a Kowa Genesis Prominar binocular and be prepared to unlearn what you know about optics. The Genesis Prominar binoculars deliver a stunning, immersive and highly detailed view of the natural world.

Legendary Optics

Every Genesis Prominar model features Kowa’s legendary XD objective lenses. This high resolution ED glass contains large amounts of fluorite crystal - the best material available today for light transmission resulting in a simply stunning view of the natural world. Kowa lens coating technology developed over decades, further enhance the light transmission properties of all lenses and Kowa’s unique KR coating repels dirt and fluid. Experience pin sharp images with natural colour, high contrast and breathtaking detail virtually free from any chromatic aberration (colour fringing). The prism system of the Genesis Prominar delivers a wide field of view and edge to edge sharpness with minimal loss of light, even in low light conditions, the Genesis Prominar deliver an immersive experience of your surroundings.

Ergonomic Styling

Ergonomic styling combined with tactile materials makeshandling the Genesis Prominar a dream. Every detail of the Genesis Prominar range has been considered to bring you not only a binocular with optics that deliver a sublime viewing experience, but also an optical instrument encased in a streamlined non-slip body, finished with high quality materials to enhance every moment of observation.

Instantly Appreciate the High-Quality Engineering

Built to last a lifetime - each component in the Genesis Prominar range is meticulously designed to provide the ultimate viewing experience. Reassuringly smooth and solid hinges, twist eye-cups and an ultra responsive focus wheel all enhance the operation of the binocular.

Reassuringly Rugged

A magnesium alloy body (Genesis 44 and 22 series) provides the benefits of high strength metal but in a lightweight magnesium alloy structure.

Genesis Prominar are Fully waterproof and dry nitrogen filled to prevent fogging. A tough rubber armour make the Genesis Prominar an extremely durable and reliable binoculareven in the toughest of environments. Performance guaranteed.

Born to be Adventurous

The rugged build quality combined with lighweight materials and ergonomic body styling make the Genesis Prominar the perfet travel companion - push further and reach your destination then enjoy it with the crystal clear clarity provided by 4 Kowa XD lenses.

What's in the Box

  • Binocular
  • Case
  • Strap
  • Objective lens caps
  • Eyepiece caps
  • Instruction manual

Specifications

Model: GN22-8 GN22-10 GN33-8 GN33-10 GN44-8 GN44-10
Magnification: 8x 10x 8x 10x 8.5x 10X
Objective Lens Effective Diameter: 22mm 22mm 33mm 33mm 44mm 44mm
Eye Relief: 15.0mm 15.0mm 15.0mm 15.0mm 18.5mm 16.0mm
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.7m 1.7m
Real Field of View (degrees): 7.5 6.0 8.0 6.8 7.0 6.2
Field of view at 1000m/yds: 131 105 140 119 122 108
Twilight Factor: 13.3 14.8 16.4 18.2 19.3 21.5
Relative Brightness: 7.6 4.8 16.8 10.9 27 17.6
Dimensions (L x W x H): 105 x 112 x 43 mm 106 x 112 x 43 mm 133 x 126 x 51 mm 133 x 126 x 51 mm 165 x 138 x 64 mm 165 x 138 x 64 mm
Weight: 315g 325g 590g 590g 940g 960g

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