Pentax PF80EDA Spotting Scope w/Zoom Eyepiece and Field Case

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 4 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007IKAY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,751 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 19, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Pentax PF-80ED is a new concept in premium quality spotting scopes. Engineered to meet the needs of the avid wildlife viewer, this scope incorporates ED glass elements, porro-prism optics and a nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6) waterproof body producing outstanding brightness, clarity and resolution even under demanding conditions. Add in, that the PF-80ED utilizes Pentax telescope eyepieces renowned for their sharpness, field of view, contrast and freedom from aberration, and you have a world class-viewing instrument.

Features

• The Pentax PF-80ED is housed in an exceptionally lightweight magnesium-alloy body
• Incorporating Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for optimum optical resolution
• Large 80mm objective lenses for bright viewing under all light conditions
• The body of the PF-80ED incorporates the American standard 1 1/4-inch (31.7mm) - diameter eyepiece receptacle, which accepts not only the optional Pentax XL eyepieces, but also other telescope manufacturers' eyepieces on the market
• The receptacle has a special "O" ring assembly, which allows the body of the scope to be filled with nitrogen, making it fog proof and JIS Class 6 waterproof
• A built-in lens shade cuts excessive light and helps to prevent rain and other weather elements from interfering with viewing
• An extra wide focusing knob is incorporated for effortless focusing
• A tripod socket with a click-stop rotation mechanism is available to allow for different viewing angle options
• Famous Pentax Super-Multi-Coating maximizes light transmission, clarity and contrast
• An extendable eyecup allows variable adjustment for up to a full 20mm of eye relief, allowing those wearing eyeglasses the same view as non-eyeglass wearers
• Equipped with a durable rubber housing to protect against shock and damage
• The PF-80ED comes with a limited lifetime warranty
• The PF-80ED accepts PENTAX XL Telescope Eyepieces: XL28 (18X), XL21 (24X), XL14 (36X), XL10.5 (48X), XL7 (72X) and the 20X-60X Zoom Eyepiece

Product Description

PR-80ED-A
The PENTAX PF-80ED-A features a 45-degree slanted lens barrel for comfortable viewing in almost any situation. Housed in a lightweight magnesium-alloy body, extra low dispersion glass elements and large 80 mm objective lenses for outstanding image quality and clarity under all light conditions.

• Housed in an exceptionally lightweight magnesium-alloy body
  
• Incorporating Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for optimum optical resolution
  
• Large 80mm objective lenses for bright viewing under all light conditions
  
• The body incorporates the American standard 1-1/4" diameter eyepiece receptacle, which accepts not only the optional Pentax XW eyepieces, but also other telescope manufacturers' eyepieces on the market
  
• The receptacle has a special "O" ring assembly, which allows the body of the scope to be filled with nitrogen, making it fog proof and JIS Class 6 waterproof
  
• A built-in lens shade cuts excessive light and helps to prevent rain and other weather elements from interfering with viewing
  
• An extra wide focusing knob is incorporated for effortless focusing
  
• A tripod socket with a click-stop rotation mechanism is available to allow for different viewing angle options
  
• Famous Pentax Super-Multi-Coating maximizes light transmission, clarity and contrast
  
• An extendable eyecup allows variable adjustment for up to a full 20mm of eye relief, allowing those wearing eyeglasses the same view as non-eyeglass wearers
  
• Equipped with a durable rubber housing to protect against shock and damage
  
• Accepts PENTAX XW Telescope Eyepieces: XW7(71x), XW10(50x), XW14(36x), XW20(26x), and the 20X-60X Zoom Eyepiece.