Kowa SV is a series of light and ergonomically flexible binoculars designed for everyone.
They are manufactured in a Chinese factory and therefore deliver fine optics that provide value for money. The binoculars are filled with nitrogen gas and therefore fully waterproof. The design laced with green details is slightly larger than you might expect, while the weights are remarkably light. The focusing wheel is large and inspires confidence, the close range of four meters is sufficient in most cases. Diopter is adjusted with a traditional ring on the right eyepiece and it is sluggish enough not to be accidentally shaken. The eyecups are screw-type with a total of five positions and offer a full field of vision for spectacle wearers. The crowning glory is nanocoating, i.e. a dirt- and water-repellent coating on the outer lenses. This is new in this price segment and facilitates lens care and use in wet situations. 8x42 is a good all-round binocular that delivers a bright and clear image.
The binoculars are delivered with a belt bag in cordura fabric, a very wide and comfortable neoprene strap (same as for the more expensive Kowa), eyepiece protection in rubber and simple lens caps.
Product information
Size: 174 x 128 mm
Weight: 665 grams
Field of view: 110 m/1000 m corresponding to 6.3°
Closest focusing distance: 4 meters
Eye distance (eye-relief): 19.5 mm
Pupil distance, min-max: 58.5-72 mm
Waterproof: Yes
Warranty: 10 years