BINOCULARS/BINOCULARES/JUMELLES/BINÓCULO
8x42DCF / 10x42DCF / 12x42DCF
Instruction manual / Manual de instrucciones /
Manuel d’utilisation / Manual de instruções
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Nomenclature
English
1 Eyecup
2 Neck strap eyelet
3 Focusing ring
4 Objective lens
5 Interpupillary distance
6 Dioptre ring
7 Dioptre index
8 0 (zero) dioptre position
ITEMS SUPPLIED
Binoculars
Eyepiece lens cap
Objective lens caps
Soft case
Neck strap
9 Central shaft
!p Mount holes for objective lens caps
Neck strap and caps during observation
Please refer to images A, B, C, D and E on page 3.Please refer to the numbered images on page 3.
Neck strap
Attach the neck strap as illustrated (A), taking care to avoid twisting the strap.
Eyepiece cap
There are two ways you can position the eyepiece cap as you observe your subject.
1. Remove the eyepiece cap from the eyepieces and allow it to hang from the neck strap.
2. Remove the eyepiece cap from the eyepieces, then detach the right strap from the cap and allow
it to hang from the left neck strap (B).
To attach/detach the eyepiece cap, pull the neck strap through the slits as shown in image (C) in the
following order:
• Attaching: c → b → a
• Detaching: a → b → c
Flipdown objective lens caps
There are two ways you can position the objective lens caps as you observe your subject.
1. Detach the objective lens caps from the body.
2. Fold open the objective lens caps.
Eyecups
For directions in which to turn the eyecups, please refer to the image on page 3.
For eyeglass wearers, use fully retracted. To accurately adjust your view,
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you can also use two click stops before reaching the fully retracted
position.
For non-eyeglass wearers, use fully extended. To accurately adjust your
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eye position, you can also use two click stops before reaching the fully
extended position.
• Attaching (D):
Insert the convex parts of the objective lens caps into the binocular holes in a diagonal direction as
illustrated.
Make sure the objective lens caps are properly and securely mounted.
• Detaching (E):
Insert the index finger between the objective lens cap band and the body. Push the end of the
band as indicated by the arrow in figure (E) to detach.
Objective lens caps may become detached due to external pressure or other strong force. Take care
to avoid losing them.
Specifications
Type: Roof prism central focusing type
Model 8x42D CF 10x42D CF 12 x42 DCF
Magnification (x) 8 10 12
Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) 42 42 42
Angular field of view (real) (°) 6.3 5.5 5.0
Angular field of view (apparent) (°)* 47. 5 51.3 55.3
Field of view at 1,000m/yds. (m/ft.) 110 / 33 0 96/288 87/262
Exit pupil (mm) 5.3 4.2 3.5
Brightness 28 .1 17. 6 12 .3
Eye relief (mm) 19. 6 18. 5 15. 4
Close focusing distance, approx. (m/ft.)** 2.5/8.2 2.5/8.2 2.5/8.2
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm) 56 -72 56-7 2 56 -72
Length (mm/in.) 146 /5. 7 146 /5. 7 146 /5. 7
Width (mm/in.) 129 /5.1 12 9/5 .1 12 9/5 .1
Weight (g/oz.) 610/21. 5 620/21.9 620/21.9
* The number calculated by the formula [tan ω ' = Γ x tan ω ]: Apparent field of view: 2 ω ', Magnification: Γ ,
Real field of view: 2 ω
** Without diopter adjustment
*Waterproof models:
All models shown are waterproof, and will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped
in water to a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 10 minutes .
These products offer the following advantages:
• Can be used in conditions of high humidity, dust and rain without risk of damage.
• Nitrogen-filled design makes them resistant to condensation and mold.
Observe the following when using these products:
• As the unit does not have a perfectly sealed structure, it should not be operated nor held in running water.
• Any moisture should be wiped off before adjusting movable parts (focusing knob, eyepiece, etc.) of these
products to prevent damage and for safety reasons.
To keep your binoculars in excellent condition, Nikon Vision recommends regular servicing by an authorized
dealer.
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
• No reproduction in any form of this "Instruction Manual," in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in
critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON VISION CO., LTD.