German Precision Optics Passion 10x42 Fullsize HD Stalking Binoculars - Black
Experience clarity the way it was meant to be seen with the German Precision Optics Passion 10x42 engineered with German-designed optics and premium ED glass these binoculars deliver crisp detail excellent brightness and true-to-life color across a wide range of lighting conditions the powerful 10x magnification brings distant subjects in close while maintaining a generous field of view for easy tracking lightweight and well balanced the Passion 10x42 features smooth precise focus and a rugged waterproof nitrogen-purged construction built to perform in real-world conditions this is premium European optical performance without the premium price tag once you look through them you’ll understand the passion behind the name.
-Nathan (Technical Advisor)
PASSION™ HD products represent the absolute premium class from GPO. HD optics design combined with state-of-the-art multi-layer coatings creates optical excellence in transmission, field of view, edge-to-edge sharpness, close focus and colour rendition. Thanks to our PASSIONdrop™ water-repellent coating, all optics are dirt and water resistant. The innovative micro bridge offers high quality and a very ergonomic design. The magnesium housing, coated magnesium bridge and aluminium rotating eyecups offer maximum robustness with minimum weight.
The diopter adjustment has been integrated into the central focusing wheel to ensure comfortable handling. If you do not want to compromise on the quality of your binoculars and are looking for an extremely fair price-performance ratio, you will find it here.
The PASSION 10x42 models have a magnesium body to provide you with the best possible materials. The rotating eyecups are made of solid aluminum and guarantee robustness and precise adjustment. All in all, you get a top class binocular at an unbeatable price-performance ratio.
- Prism type: Schmidt-Pechan
- Magnification: 10x
- Field of view (FOV) at 1,000 yards: 336 feet
- Field of view (FOV) at 1,000 meters: 112 meters
- Objective diameter (effective diameter): 42 mm
- Ocular diameter (effective diameter): 24.2 mm
- Exit pupil diameter: 4.2 mm
- Eye Relief (inches): 0.67 inches (17 mm)
- Housing: Magnesium for the main body and hinge
- Close focus: 6.5 feet (2 meters)
- Interpupillary distance (IPD): 57 – 75 mm
- Dioptric compensation range: -2.5 to +2.5
- Waterproof: Up to 300 Mbars
- Transmission in daylight: 92% (according to ISO 14490-5:2005)
- Height (without covers): 2.2 inches (56 mm)
- Weight (without covers): 30.3 ounces (860 grams)
- Length (at outside diameter): 6.1 inches (156 mm)
- Width (fully extended): 5.1 inches (130 mm)
- Instruction manual
- Cleaning cloth
- Hard case
- Neoprene neck strap
- Hard case strap
- Objective covers
- Ocular covers
What is German Precision Optics (GPO)?
-GPO GmbH (German Precision Optics) was founded in 2015 by former managers and specialists in the optics industry (with a total of over 100 years of industry experience) with the aim of offering nature-loving customers high-quality optics with significantly more features at an extremely fair price-performance ratio.
Where is GPO made?
-The final assembly of the products takes place in their international production network in Asia (Japan, Philippines, China) with final quality control taking place in Germany.
What is the GPO warranty?
-GPO grant a 10-year guarantee on optics and mechanics for all products, with the exception of products in the PASSION SD series, for which they grant a 5-year guarantee. GPO grant a 2-year guarantee on electronic components.
How would GPO compare to other brands in the same price point?
-GPO is a solid contender offering excellent glass quality and performance well beyond it's price point and giving other brands a run for their money.
Do these products qualify for the Scoped Out Guarantee (SOG)?
-Yes, these products qualify for the Scoped Out Guarantee.
- GPO 10 Year Warranty
Our aim is to ensure that your order arrives with you as soon as possible and in the safest, most cost-effective means.
Please Note: Shipping charges may be subject to additional surcharges if out of area or over weight restrictions.
Please Note: DPD SHIPMENTS REQUIRE THE CUSTOMER TO SHOW A PIN CODE ON DELIVERY - READ MORE: HERE
COURIERS
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We use DPD , RoyalMail, TNT and UPS courier services for all our orders whether dispatching to the UK or International. As soon as your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with your unique tracking number. We are unable to add delivery notes to your order regarding safe spaces or neighbour deliveries. If you require this service it can be arranged directly with the courier once the parcel is in their network.
IN-STORE ITEMS
These are items that we have in-stock and will be sent out for delivery as soon as possible. We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days, but during busy periods dispatch may be delayed by a day or so. If you would like to purchase the item in person then please call ahead to arrange an appointment: 01803 611 895.
PRE-ORDER ITEMS
These are usually items that are going to be out-of-stock for a number of weeks or are in short supply. By purchasing a Pre-Order Item you are in effect paying a deposit for your goods. As soon as the item is back in stock yours will be dispatched within 24 hours where possible. Please see individual product pages for current back-in-stock dates. In rare occasions, these dates can be changed by the manufacturers so we recommend staying in contact with Optics Warehouse depending on the product lead time.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY & TAXES
In addition to the above information If your delivery address is outside of the UK you may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Any such additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you. You should note that customs policies vary widely from country to country. Optics Warehouse advises each customer to contact their local customs office for further information if they are in any way unsure of local duties or liabilities. Cross border shipments are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities which means some packages may be opened and re-sealed.
NEED HELP?
If you require any further assistance, please call us on 01803 611 895 or email sales@opticswarehouse.co.uk
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A NOTE ABOUT DPD SHIPMENTS:
- Please be advised that we have now introduced DPD Pins to all DPD orders from Optics Warehouse.
- If your shipment is being sent from Optics Warehouse via DPD you will be sent a Pin Code that must be shown to the courier upon delivery.
- The pincode is sent VIA email & TEXT message. A valid email address and mobile number must be provided at checkout. Emails will be sent from "Riviera House 3PL" - if you do not receive this email please check your junk or spam folders.
- Please note that if you do not display your pin code to the courier driver upon delivery, you will not be able to have your item and you may need to schedule another delivery date to show a valid pin.
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