Designed for the discerning traveler and adventurer, the Swarovski 8x30 CL Companion Binocular utilizes Swarovski's iconic proprietary coating systems to deliver high-contrast views with accurate true-to-life color and with virtually zero distortion across the entire generous field of view. Its 8x magnification enables detailed observations of distant subjects, without the hand-shake that often spoils the view in higher-powered optics. Styled in anthracite armoring and engineered with an ergonomic profile, a non-slip focusing wheel, and twist-up eyecups, the CL Companion offers a comfortable viewing experience for long observation sessions.
Swarovski's SWAROBRIGHT phase-correcting coatings applied to their premium roof prisms eliminate color fringing and aberrations for enhanced color fidelity and contrast, while their SWAROTOP coatings on the other optical surfaces maximize light transmission, transmit neutral and natural color fidelity, and improve contrast and clarity. The outer lens surfaces are further coated with Swarovski's SWARODUR coatings, which offer scratch resistance and allow oils, saps, and water to bead off. This not only helps to keep the surfaces clear, it makes cleaning them easier.
Weighing just 17 ounces, the CL Companion chassis is made of a lightweight and strong magnesium alloy, with a short and compact bridge to further reduce weight. The bridge design provides a large surface area for the hands with a comfortable and balanced feel in the hand. This trim form factor is relatively light and small enough to pack and travel with ease and won't cause strain when worn around the neck for prolonged periods. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled to prevent internal fogging and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible for short periods of time. This model comes with the Northern Lights accessory package, which includes a sheep's wool felt field bag and a leather strap.
- 8x magnification allows for detailed observations of distant subjects, architectural details, plays, or sporting events
- 30mm objective lenses provide improved light gathering versus compact models, without the weight and bulk of full-size optics
- Compact roof prism design ensures solid performance while ensuring a compact form factor
- BAK4 prisms deliver a round exit pupil and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
- Proprietary coating system improves the overall viewing experience
- Wide 62° apparent angle of view helps to minimize the appearance of distracting hand-shake that is common when holding high-power optics and presents users with an immersive observational experience
- Generous 396' field of view at 1000 yards
Swarovski Optical Coatings:
- SWAROBRIGHT phase-correcting prism coating eliminates internal interference to improve contrast and resolution
- SWAROTOP anti-reflective multicoating maximizes light transmission, improves contrast and clarity
- SWARODUR exterior lens coatings offer scratch resistance while allowing dirt, dust, oils, and sap to be easily cleaned off without leaving residue to ensure clear and smudge-free views
- Short bridge design provides more gripping surface while providing a solid platform for the internal focusing mechanism
- Slip-resistant focusing wheel is easy to manipulate, even when wearing gloves
- ±4 dioptric correction helps to compensate for individual eye prescriptions for sharper views
- 55-74mm interpupillary distance range allows easy use by a wide variety of users—even those with narrow faces like children and young adults
- Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
- 16mm eye relief makes viewing easier and more comfortable, especially during long observation sessions
- 3mm exit pupil
- Lightweight and durable magnesium-alloy chassis
- Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible to 13' and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme changes in temperature and environmental conditions
- Northern Lights accessory package: sheep's wool felt field bag and leather strap