FOTON 7x35 binoculars are an
excellent optical observation device intended for viewing distant objects,
terrain, sporting events and mass performances. Unique single axle 2 wheel focus
and dioptric compensation for instant one finger control. Roof prisms with fast
fully coated optics. Water resistant. Durable and steady aluminum cast body with
watch-like mechanical assembly inside. Genuine rubber foldable eye guards
suitable for eye wearers. Front and rear caps. Shoulder strap. Leather pouch
with zipper. Modern German style and expensive performance. Manually assembled.
Professional's choice.
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Specifications
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| Magnification |
7x |
| Field of View, deg. |
8°35´ |
| Objective Lens Dia. |
35 mm. |
| Optics Coating Level |
Fully Coated |
| Interpupilary adjustment |
58 - 74 mm. |
| Exit Pupil Diameter |
5 mm. |
| Exit Pupil Distance |
10.5 mm. |
| Overall Dimensions,
mm. |
155 x 12 x 48 |
| Weight |
.52 kg. (1.1 lbs.) |
PLEASE NOTE:
It is certified Lan Optics item supported by our
warranty. We provide units selected at manufacture site with multi-point
prior to sale adjustment and quality inspection in USA.
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response from professional customer who
recently purchased this item from Lan Optics:
"Dear Lan
Optics, The Foton 7 x 35 binocular I ordered last week arrived safely, and is a
wonderful instrument. I thank you very much for your advice and excellent
service. I sent my impressions of the Foton to some friends, and have attached
below an excerpt from that email which you might find interesting".
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"The Foton is truly an unexpectedly nice binocular. My sample seems very
well finished, is amazingly lightweight, and, despite the absence of phase
coating on the roof prisms, provides a very satisfying sharp and wide field
view. I had expected from the pictures of the binocular that the focusing
mechanism would follow the example of the Zeiss Jena Notarem, ie., the forward
(ocular) wheel focusing the left column, the second (objective) wheel focusing
the right column, with the two initially focused separately and then locked
together. That system actually works very well as used by Leica, but my Notarem
10 x 40 suffered from constant slippage between the two wheels. The Foton, by
contrast, focuses both columns with the ocular wheel, while the objective wheel
focuses only the right column. It is admittedly possible to disturb the right
column focus once set but it's even easier to avoid the problem - really a neat
system. I also much appreciate having the focusing wheels marked for plus and
minus since this permits rapid estimated focus in the field, and despite its
present fall from favor, I have always liked wide field 7 x 35s and think this
is very close to an ideal "all round" configuration.
The yellow tint afflicting my other Russian glasses is happily absent from my
Foton, although coloration is decidedly on the warm side (a la early Swarovski
roofs). I think if I were redesigning the next generation of these glasses, I
might choose a better strap attachment approach - the metal eyelet and hook clip
attachments and nonadjustable strap are noisy and a pretty cheesy way to go, but
the binocular is so light the arrangement isn't as bad as it sounds or looks.
The Foton will never be mistaken by its owner for a $750 - $1000 Zeiss or Leica
current production roof prism binocular, either optically or mechanically.
Nonetheless, the Foton is a very enjoyable glass, and a breathtakingly good deal
at its current $125+ net price range.
Best wishes, Tom Press".
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