| March 5, 2003 |
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New 8x21 / 10x21 DPC I Binoculars
Announced by Olympus |
Fresh new design and improved performance for
Olympus compact binocular lineup |
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| * These products are not available in Japan |
| Summary |
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| Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. is pleased to introduce stylish and affordable new 8x21 / 10x21 DPC I porro-prism binoculars. Following the success of the Olympus PCIII series that has sold over 230,000 units worldwide, the DPC I models epitomize the design philosophy of "smaller and more beautiful" in every detail. Power has been increased from 7x/9x to 8x/10x, making these binoculars ideal for camping, travel, concerts, sporting events, and other activities where quality and portability are equally important. |
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| Main Features |
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Compact Size & Elegant Styling
Light, ultra-compact design with elegantly flowing body lines. |
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Performance Features
All Lenses and prisms are coated for superior optical performance, and an aspherical lens is used to enhance peripheral image clarity. +-2m-1 dioptric correction is also available. Non-slip rubber grips and a thumb-rest on the underside of the binocular provide a secure, stable grip and easy handling. |
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UV Ray Protection
Special optical materials are used to reduce the transmission of harmful UV rays and provide a higher level of eye protection. |
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Short-Range Capability
With a minimum focusing distance of only 2.2 meters for the 8x model, and only 2.5 meters for the 10x model, these binoculars offer outstanding short-range capability. As a result, they can be comfortably used indoors at museums, art galleries and business exhibitions. |
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Case & Neck Strap
A convenient case and neck strap are included. |
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Excellent Cost-Performance
With its affordable pricing, the Olympus DPC I series offers customers real value. |
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| Specifications |
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| Model |
8x21 DPC I |
10x21 DPC I |
| Type |
Porro |
| Magnification |
8x |
10x |
| Effective Diameter of Objective Lens |
21mm |
21mm |
| Diameter of Exit Pupil |
2.6mm |
2.1mm |
| Actual Field of View |
6.4 degrees |
5.0 degrees |
| Apparent Angle of View |
51.2 degrees |
50.0 degrees |
| Field at 1000 m |
112m |
87m |
| Brightness |
6.9 |
4.4 |
| Eye Relief |
11mm |
11mm |
| Diopter Adjustment Range |
Over +/-2 m-1 |
| Eye Interval Adjustment Range |
60-70mm |
| Near Focus Distance |
2.2m |
2.5m |
| Weight |
170g |
| Width (at maximum eye interval) |
107mm |
| Length |
82mm |
| Thickness (at maximum eye interval) |
41mm |
| Lens Composition |
6 elements in 4 groups |
| Coating |
Mono-layer coated lens |
| Features |
UV Protection
Aspherical Lenses |
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*Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. was changed to OLYMPUS CORPORATION as of October 1, 2003.
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