{"product_id":"kowa-sv-iii-10x32-binocular","title":"Kowa SV III 10x32 Binocular","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x Magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32mm Objective Lens Diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.7° Real Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15.5mm Eye Relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0 m (6.5 ft) Close Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.8 oz Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKowa SV III 10x32 Binocular\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kowa SV III 10x32 binocular delivers 10x magnification for resolving distant details, using 32 mm objective lenses in a body that weighs 16.8 oz. Its optical system provides a 6.7° real field of view (351 ft at 1,000 yards), and it focuses as close as 2.0 m (6.5 ft). It has 15.5 mm of eye relief and twist-up eyecups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhase-Coated Prisms and a 6.7° Field of View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa builds the SV III series with phase corrected roof prisms and fully multi-coated optics that maximize light transmission. This combination produces bright, crisp images with natural color, which helps when distinguishing subtle plumage details. The 6.7° field of view translates to a 117-meter-wide scene at 1,000 meters, giving you enough breadth to locate and track moving subjects like birds in flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKowa KR Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kowa's KR protective lens coating helps resist water, dust and fingerprints, protecting the lenses from dirt and residue and making them easier to maintain in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase Correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phase correction of the roof prisms helps the optical system keep resolution and contrast high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 16.8 oz All-Weather Polycarbonate Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be comfortable for all-day use, the Kowa SV III 10x32 has a lightweight, compact polycarbonate body weighing 16.8 oz and measuring 127 x 123 x 52 mm. Its waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction helps prevent internal fogging during temperature changes and wet-weather use. A durable rubber-armored body adds protection and confidence when conditions get challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e15.5mm Eye Relief and 2.0m Close Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV III 10x32 is built for comfortable and flexible observation. It has 15.5 mm of eye relief and soft-touch silicone twist-up eyecups. Kowa's manual says to use the eyecups retracted if you wear glasses and extended if you do not; set correctly, they give the full field of view. The binocular's ability to focus down to just 2.0 meters (6.5 ft) makes it useful not just for distant wildlife but also for observing nearby subjects like butterflies, insects, or birds at a feeder in crisp detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKowa SV III 10x32 vs. 8x32: Detail vs. Wider Views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary trade-off between the 10x32 and its 8x32 sibling is magnification versus field of view. The 8x32 model offers a significantly wider 8.7° real field of view, making it easier to scan broad areas and keep fast-moving subjects in frame, which suits dense woodland birding. The 10x32 model, however, provides 25% more magnification, giving you a distinct advantage in resolving fine details on distant or stationary subjects like raptors, shorebirds, or wildlife across open fields. Both models share the same 15.5mm eye relief and 2.0m close focus, making the choice purely dependent on your primary observing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I set up the Kowa SV III 10x32 if I wear eyeglasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kowa SV III 10x32 has \u003cstrong\u003e15.5 mm of eye relief\u003c\/strong\u003e and twist-up eyecups. Kowa's manual says to use the eyecups retracted if you wear glasses and extended if you do not; with the eyecups set correctly, you obtain the full field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main difference between the Kowa SV III 10x32 and the 8x32 model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10x32 model\u003c\/strong\u003e offers higher magnification for better resolving detail on distant subjects. The \u003cstrong\u003e8x32 model\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a wider field of view, making it easier to scan for wildlife and track fast-moving birds. The choice depends on whether your priority is detail at a distance (10x) or situational awareness (8x).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow close can I focus with the Kowa SV III 10x32 binoculars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kowa SV III 10x32 focuses as close as \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 meters (6.5 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it useful not only for distant viewing but also for detailed observation of nearby subjects like butterflies, dragonflies, or birds at a feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Kowa SV III 10x32 be effective for identifying distant shorebirds or raptors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this suits the Kowa SV III 10x32. The \u003cstrong\u003e10x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e helps you resolve the fine field marks needed to identify birds at long range, such as across mudflats or high in the sky, and the fully multi-coated optics give bright, crisp images with natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do the KR coatings on the Kowa SV III 10x32 help during a rainy day of birding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa's \u003cstrong\u003eKR coating\u003c\/strong\u003e is a protective lens coating that helps resist water, dust and fingerprints, making the lenses easier to maintain in the field. The binocular itself is waterproof and nitrogen-filled to help prevent internal fogging during wet-weather use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre the Kowa SV III 10x32 binoculars tripod adaptable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kowa's SV III manual lists a \u003cstrong\u003etripod mounting socket\u003c\/strong\u003e among the binocular's parts, so it can be mounted on a tripod with a binocular tripod adapter for longer, steadier viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e879110003115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrism type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoof prism, center focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective lens diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-coating, phase coating, fully multi-coated, KR coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal field of view\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of view at 1,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of view at 1,000 yd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e351 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExit pupil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 m (6.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpupillary adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 - 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