{"product_id":"kowa-sv-iii-10x42-binocular","title":"Kowa SV III 10x42 Binocular","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x Magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42mm Objective Lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.0° Real Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm Eye Relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.8 ft (3.0 m) Close Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof, Fogproof, Nitrogen-Filled Body\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 10x42 Binocular\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kowa SV III 10x42 Binocular delivers detailed, long-range views with its powerful 10x magnification and bright 42mm objective lenses. Its optical system provides a 7.0° real field of view, translating to a generous 122 meters at 1,000 meters, with a 4.2mm exit pupil. Close focus is 3.0 m (9.8 ft), and the binocular weighs 19.2 oz.\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\u003eA 7.0° Field of View with Phase-Coated Prisms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa's optical design combines fully multi-coated lenses with phase-coated roof prisms to maximize light transmission, color fidelity, and contrast. Kowa describes the result as bright, crisp images with natural color and impressive detail. The 7.0° real field of view makes it easy to locate subjects and track them in motion, whether you're scanning a distant ridgeline or following birds in flight.\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\u003eA 19.2 oz Waterproof and Field-Ready Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for outdoor use, the Kowa SV III 10x42 features a lightweight 19.2 oz polycarbonate body with durable rubber armor and waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction that helps prevent internal fogging during temperature changes and wet-weather use. The lenses carry Kowa's KR protective coating, which helps resist water, dust, and fingerprints, making them easier to maintain in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV III 10x42 has 16.5mm of eye relief and soft-touch silicone twist-up eyecups. Kowa's manual says to use the twist-up eyecups retracted if you wear glasses and extended if you do not, and that setting them correctly gives the full field of view.\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 10x42 vs. 8x42: Magnification vs. Field of View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice between the 10x42 and its 8x42 sibling comes down to a classic trade-off between power and field of view. The 8x42 model offers a wider field of view, a larger exit pupil for better low-light performance, and longer eye relief. This suits scanning wide areas or use in twilight conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV III 10x42, however, provides greater magnification, allowing you to resolve finer details on distant subjects. If your primary goal is identifying small birds at a distance or getting a closer look at wildlife, the extra power of the 10x model is the main advantage, despite the slightly narrower 7.0° field of view.\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 does the Kowa SV III 10x42's 7.0° field of view perform for birdwatching?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7.0° real field of view (which translates to 367 ft at 1,000 yards) is well-suited for many birdwatching scenarios. It provides enough breadth to easily locate birds in trees or scan across a shoreline, while the 10x magnification helps in identifying field marks from a distance. For tracking fast-moving birds in flight, some users may prefer the wider field of the 8x42 model, but the 10x42 offers a great balance for general use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 16.5mm eye relief on the Kowa SV III 10x42 comfortable for eyeglass wearers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV III 10x42 has 16.5mm of eye relief. Kowa's manual says to use the twist-up eyecups retracted if you wear glasses and extended if you do not, and that setting them correctly gives 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 10x42 and the 8x42 model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary difference is the trade-off between magnification and field of view. The \u003cstrong\u003eKowa SV III 10x42\u003c\/strong\u003e offers higher magnification for more detailed views of distant objects. The \u003cstrong\u003e8x42 model\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a wider field of view, making it easier to scan large areas, and a larger exit pupil, which results in a brighter image in low-light conditions like dawn and dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the KR Coating on the Kowa SV III 10x42 lenses do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa's KR coating is a protective lens coating that helps resist water, dust, and fingerprints. This makes the lenses easier to maintain in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Kowa SV III 10x42 for viewing subjects closer than 9.8 feet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the specified minimum close focus distance for the Kowa SV III 10x42 is 3.0 meters, or 9.8 feet. Objects closer than this distance cannot be brought into sharp focus. They suit general wildlife and nature observation rather than close-range subjects like insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre the Kowa SV III 10x42 binoculars waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kowa describes the SV III as fogproof and waterproof, with nitrogen-filled construction that helps prevent internal fogging during temperature changes and wet-weather use. If it gets wet, Kowa's manual advises wiping it dry as soon as possible.\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\u003e879110003139\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\u003e42 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\u003e7.0°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View at 1,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122 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\u003e367 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExit Pupil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 m (9.8 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpupillary Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 - 72 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147 x 127 x 54 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKowa Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner (authorized North American retailer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eBinocular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eCase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eObjective lens caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eEyepiece caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/kowa-sv-iii-binocular-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/kowa-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKowa Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67954391646493,"sku":"KOW-SV-III-42-10","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/kowa-sv-iii-10x42-binocular-1_7d6c98eb-4461-48d8-85ca-b8d163059a03.jpg?v=1793723954","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/kowa-sv-iii-10x42-binocular","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}