Binoculars Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x42 (113008)

The Midas G2 UHD series of binoculars is the most balanced in terms of performance and price in the Athlon line of premium optics. Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x42 binoculars are distinguished by premium UHD optics, a large field of view, excellent mechanics, a high level of protection, and, of course, ergonomics and an aggressive design.

A high level of protection is provided by the use of a strong and reliable magnesium case, sealed according to the IPX7 waterproof class, blown with inert argon to prevent fogging from the inside, and a special protective hydrophobic coating of the lens XPL Protective Coating, which prevents small scratches and the accumulation of dirt and moisture on the surface. lenses

The high quality of image transmission is ensured not only by the use of UHD-glass with ultra-low dispersion in the lenses, but also by the improved multi-layer illumination of each optical surface Advanced Fully Multi-Coating, as well as by the highly reflective dielectric coating ESP Dielectric Coating and the phase-correcting coating of prisms made of high-quality optical BAK4 glass. A successful arrangement of optical elements made it possible to create binoculars with almost the widest field of view among similar models, while the minimum focusing distance is only 2.5 meters.

Convenience of use is facilitated by the modern layout of the body with the upper hinged bridge Top Hinge, large diameter of the focusing drum, retractable eyeglass frames, and lens covers fixed with straps on the body to prevent accidental loss. Each Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x42 binocular has a serial number, which allows to better ensure the quality control process.

UHD Glass . UHD glasses with ultra-low dispersion are used in the lenses of this binocular, which radically distinguishes this model among binoculars with achromatic lenses made of ordinary glass. UHD glasses provide almost the same angle of refraction of light in the entire visible spectrum, thanks to which there is almost no light scattering when light passes through the lenses, and it is possible to minimize or even get rid of chromatic aberration (color distortion), and achieve the most clear and contrast transmission of the image.

Advanced Fully Multi-Coated . These binoculars have improved full multi-illumination optics, which means that every surface of the optical system is coated with a broadband multi-layer illuminant coating. Such multi-layer illumination largely prevents the reflection of light in the entire visible spectrum. By doing this, it is possible to achieve more than 99% light transmission through each optical surface, which results in high image brightness, natural color rendering and the ability to conduct observations more effectively at dusk.

X PL Protective Coating . An additional layer of the external protective hydrophobic coating of the objective lenses, which provides extra protection against accidental scratches, the accumulation of dirt, oils and water drops on the lenses. Thanks to this coating, when using the binoculars in the rain, it is enough to simply shake the binoculars vigorously to remove all the drops from the lens and continue observing effectively.

BAK4 . In order to get rid of significant light losses in the rotating prism system, this model uses high-density optical glass prisms BAK4 (barite crown). This glass has a higher refractive index, which allows you to minimize light loss and obtain a perfectly round exit pupil with an equally bright image from edge to edge, avoiding vignetting (the visible darkening of the image due to the truncation of the light beam at the periphery of the exit pupil).

ESP Dielectric Coating . Modern binoculars with the Roof prism design of the Schmidt-Pehan system necessarily require a reflective coating to be applied to one of the prism surfaces. The dielectric highly reflective ESP coating (as opposed to aluminum or silver) is considered the most effective, reflecting more than 99% of the light that hits it. Only such a coating can provide the highest light transmission capacity and brightness of binocular image transmission. This type of coating is quite expensive, so it is used exclusively in high-class optics.

Waterproof. Regardless of whether you got caught in a heavy downpour or accidentally dropped the binoculars into a body of water, the level of protection of this model allows you to be sure that moisture will not get inside and nothing will happen to the binoculars. After all, these binoculars are hermetically sealed, sealed with rubber O-rings, and have a moisture protection class of IPX7, which means resistance to moisture ingress when submerged to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Fogproof (Argon Purged) . This model is completely protected from internal fogging due to sudden temperature changes. The body of the binoculars is blown from the inside with argon, which excludes the possibility of finding oxygen or water vapor inside the binoculars, which could condense on the glass or cause corrosion of the metal parts of the body. The use of argon is more expensive compared to nitrogen purging, but argon is an inert gas that does not react with the environment even at high temperatures, unlike oxygen.

Magnesium Body . A special alloy of magnesium, aluminum and a number of other alloying metals with a small weight has a strength 40-50 percent higher than traditional aluminum alloys used in the production of optical instrument housings. Binoculars made of magnesium alloy are not only more reliable and durable, but also have an excellent appearance thanks to the precision processing of magnesium bodies.

Optical characteristics:

• Magnification: 10x
• Lens diameter, mm: 42
• Eyepiece diameter, mm: 21.5
• The size of the exit pupil, mm: 4.2
• Departure of the exit pupil, mm: 15.2
• Light power: 17.64
• Twilight factor: 20.49
• Minimum focusing distance, m: 2.5
• Field of view, m / 1000 m: 114
• Angular field of vision, °: 6.5
• Adjustment of the interpupillary distance, mm: 57-74
• Diopter correction: +4/-4

Design features:

• Optical design: rotating Roof prism
• Lenses: UHD glass lenses with ultra-low dispersion, with improved full multi-layer illumination (Advanced Fully Multi-Coated) and a protective hydrophobic coating (XPL Protective Coating)
• Prisms: BAK4 with phase-correcting coating and proprietary dielectric reflective coating ESP Dielectric Coating
• Water resistance: 100% waterproof case
• Protection against fogging: thanks to the tightness and filling of the housing with argon
• Focusing: central
• Body: with Top Hinge, magnesium alloy with profiled anti-slip rubber coating
• Swivel-retractable Twist-Up eyeglass frames with three fixed positions
• The protective covers of the lenses are attached to the straps, which prevent their loss
• The possibility of attaching a tripod

Complete set:

• Binoculars: body color - black
• Protective covers for glasses and lenses
• Wide neoprene neck strap
• Soft nylon case on fastex for storage and transportation
• Napkin for wiping optics
• Gift packaging with a magnetic lock

Overall dimensions:

• Dimensions without packaging, mm: 145x132x58
• Dimensions in the package, mm: 210x170x90
• Weight without packaging, kg: 0.661
• Packaged weight, kg: 1.135

Warranty period: Lifetime

Manufacturer: Athlon (USA)