Bushnell Legend 10x42 Binoculsrs

RECOMMENDED FOR: Hunting; Wildlife Observation; General Purpose.

Body

This Full-size binocular weighs 706g.

Roof prism designs have straight barrels with the front objective in-line with the eye piece. This design architecture makes it possible to produce more compact binoculars than porro or inverted porro designs. Optical consequences of the design are that roof prisms are more expensive to manufacture than porro binoculars of the same quality and require phase distortion coatings to eliminate the reduced contrast and sharpness caused by phase distortion – a roof prism phenomenon.  Roof prisms also produce a more photographically normal depth perception than porro prisms because the lens barrels are in line with the eyepieces.

Glass and Prism Quality

Bak-4 Prisms (barium crown glass) are the highest quality, producing no internal light loss.

Coating Rating

Coatings help improve light transmission, especially in roof prism designs. This binocular is rated as FULLY MULTI-COATED, meaning that all surfaces have more than one coating.

Special Coatings 

PC-3 Phase Coating corrects the phase distortion inherent in roof prism designs by correcting light colour transmission to restore contrast and resolution.

Rainguard HD is an improved formula anti-fog technology that breaks up moisture faster and more effectively than the original Rainguard coating introduced by Bushnell. It also creates a more slick surface to help clear the elements on the lens easier and faster. This hydrophobic coating acts on water drops from rain, snow, sleet and even your own breath, reducing them into much smaller droplets. These tiny drops scatter less light, ensuring a clearer, brighter view. Useful for viewing in inclement weather conditions.

Eye Relief

The 15mm eye relief on this binocular provides superb viewing comfort for both spectacle and non-spectacle wearers.

Exit Pupil

This binocular has an exit pupil of 4.2mm, for use in shaded or heavy overcast daylight