WX 10x50 IF 100th Anniversary Edition

Nikon

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SUMMARY

 

the culmination of a century of experience, Nikon's 100th Anniversary Edition of their 10x50 WX IF Binocular has a limited production run of just 50 units world-wide; and features a sleek and stylish metallic gray finish, the 100th Anniversary logo, and a commemorative leather strap. A wide array of technologies and materials have been brought together to produce an optic that is engineered to provide outstanding performance for astronomy, birding, or nature watching.

 

Optically, the WX utilizes phase-corrected Abbe-Koenig prisms, extra low-dispersion lead and arsenic-free glass, and broadband fully multi-coated optics that work together to correct chromatic aberrations and astigmatism, render colors accurately, and improve: brightness, sharpness, and clarity. Added to this impressive performance is a field-flattener lens system which eliminates distortion across the entire ultra-wide field of view — especially at the edges. Its generous field of view helps to mitigate the distracting hand-shake common with higher-power optics when holding them for long periods of time, or the discomfort that can occur when glassing on or near the water.

 

To ensure the sharpest views possible, the WX is built with a helical focusing mechanism on each individually-focusing eyepiece. Eschewing the conventional center focusing system not only allows precise focusing for any user, but it also ensures the integrity and longevity of its waterproofing. The helical mechanism moves the eyepieces forward and back without rotating the eyepiece lenses, maintaining a centered optical axis that enables even more clarity and sharpness. A wide exit pupil will completely cover most user's pupils when they are fully dilated in dark or low-light conditions, while the comfortable eye relief and six-position twist-up eyecups ensure that even while sporting eyewear, users can enjoy the remarkably wide field of view without vignetting in all lighting conditions for an immersive observational experience.

 

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and durability, the chassis is made of a lightweight and impact-resistant magnesium alloy that is wrapped with a slip-resistant protective rubber armor. Ergonomically positioned textured palm pads improve grip and in-hand comfort. To withstand extreme environmental conditions, the optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging. For a more comfortable fit in the hand, Nikon employs the Abbe-Koenig prism configuration, which allows for slimmer optical tubes versus conventional roof prisms — without sacrificing performance. The elongated prisms also distribute the weight more evenly to give it a comfortable balance. Weighing in at a hefty 5.5 pounds, some users may experience fatigue while holding the WX during long observation sessions, so Nikon includes a tripod mounting adapter that was specifically designed for this chassis, and attaches to tripods and heads via a 1/4"-20 mount. For safe transport and storage the WX comes with a hard carrying case outfitted with a custom-cut foam lining to hold the binocular and accessories.

100th Anniversary Edition
Limited production run of just 50 units world-wide
Metallic gray finish
Individually numbered
100th Anniversary logo prominently displayed
Commemorative leather strap
Optical Performance
10x magnification
50mm objective lenses
Compact Abbe-Koenig roof prism system
Phase-correcting prism coatings compensates for internal phase-shifts, improving resolution and contrast
Extra low-dispersion (ED) glass corrects chromatic aberrations, which causes color fringing, and improves clarity, contrast, and resolution
Broadband fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, contrast, and clarity across the entire visual spectrum
Field-flattener lens system eliminates curvature distortion at the edges of the field of view
Eyepiece lenses are engineered to eliminate astigmatisms and comas to improve sharpness, clarity, and contrast
Ultra-wide 76° apparent angle of view
472' field of view at 1000 yards
Use and Handling
Closed-bridge configuration
Abbe-Koenig prisms allow for a slimmer optical tube and greater in-hand balance without sacrificing performance
Individual eyepiece focusing enables ultra-precise focusing for any user with etched indicators for repeatability
Helical focusing system allows eyepieces to move forward and back without rotating, ensuring the optical axis does not change to improve focusing
sharpness
-6 / +5 dioptric correction
58-78mm interpupillary distance adjustment range
Twist-up, 6 position click-stop rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
55mm objective filter threads (P=0.75) allow the use of optional filters to enhance the viewing experience
Comfortable 15.3mm eye relief allows users with eyewear to see the entire field of view without vignetting
5mm exit pupil ensures complete coverage with most users when their pupils are fully dilated in low-light conditions
Construction Details
Environmentally-friendly lead and arsenic-free lens and prism glass
Lightweight and durable magnesium alloy chassis
Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving between extreme temperature and environmental
conditions
Rubber armor protects against impacts while providing a slip-resistant grip
Textured palm-pads improve grip and comfort
Wide operating temperature range: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Hard carrying case with custom-cut foam lining holds binocular and accessories
Includes purpose-built tripod adapter for hands-free use to eliminate arm fatigue and improved stability
Weight: 5.5 pounds
SPECIFICATIONS Prism Type: Roof Magnification: 10x Objective Lens Diameter : 50mm Angle of View: 9.0° (actual) Field-of-View: 472.0' @ 1000 yd / 156.7 m @ 1000 m Minimum Focus Distance: 65.62' / 20.0 m Exit Pupil Diameter: 5.0 mm Eye Relief: 15.3 mm Interpupillary Adjustment: 58.0 - 78.0 mm / 2.3 - 3.1" Dioptric Correction : -6 / +5 Focus Type: Individual Tripod Mount: Yes (Adapter Included) Dimensions: 11.46 x 6.73 x 3.15" / 29.1 x 17.1 x 8.0 cm Weight: 5.51 lb / 2.5 kg