APRIL 27, 2017

ZEISS Introduces new Victory Pocket Binoculars

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA. - Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world's leading manufacturer of high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Victory Pocket binoculars. Offered in 8x25 and 10x25 models, the new Victory Pocket binoculars are the perfect companion for premium and luxury vacations, cruises, tours, concerts, car races or outdoor sporting events.

Weighting in at just 10 ounces, the new ZEISS Victory Pocket binoculars provide the highest ZEISS standards in precision, reliability and robustness. Its compact size, light weight and modern design, combined with the best optics in its class, make it the benchmark for all other compact and pocket binoculars. Victory Pocket binoculars are made for those who seek the best in class pocket binocular.

The new Victory Pocket binoculars are the first pocket binoculars to utilize FL-Lenses, resulting in uncontested resolution, edge-to-edge sharpness with the lowest color fringing in-class. In addition to extremely high-quality color fidelity, image definition and contrast the ZEISS Victory Pocket binoculars will also impress with the widest field of view currently available in their class with 8x magnification.

The new modern design incorporates an asymmetric foldable bridge and usage of light and robust magnesium housing to provide a sleek and extremely compact profile when carrying. The combination of high quality materials and surfaces give the new Victory Pockets an ergonomically pleasing grip and feel. ZEISS engineers made good use of the latest mechanical technologies and slightly larger knobs to give the new pockets smooth, accurate and reliable operation of all working elements.

Victory Pocket 8x25
With its field of view of up to 390 ft. at a distance of 1000 yards the Victory Pocket 8x25 is the ideal model for situations where you need a maximum overview. While the near focus range of 6 ft. ensures that you can enjoy details close by. Retail $749.99

Victory Pocket 10x25
With its 10x magnification the Victory Pocket 10x25 is the ideal model for seeing the extra details far away. The light weight of just 10 oz. ensures easy and comfortable handling. Retail $799.99

Key Features:
· Modern Industrial design
· Best In-Class Optics utilizing FL lens technology
· Highest quality ZEISS mechanics
· Widest field of view in its class
· Highest resolution and edge sharpness
· Lowest color fringing in class

Technical Specifications:

 

 

8x25

10x25

Magnification

 

8

10

Effective lens diameter

mm

25

25

Exit pupil diameter

mm

3.1

2.5

Twilight factor

 

14.1

15.8

Field of view

 (ft/1000yds)

390

315

Subjective angle of view

°

60

60

Close-up setting limit

m (ft)

1,9 (6.2)

Diopter adjustment range

dpt

+/- 3

Eye relief

mm

16.5

Pupil Distance

mm

34 - 74

Lens type

 

FL

Prism system

 

Schmidt-Pechan

Coating

 

T*/LotuTec

Nitrogen filling

 

Waterproof

mbar

100

Operating temperature

°F

 -13 / +145

Length

(in.)

4.4

Width with an eye spacing of 65 mm

 (in.)

3.9

Weight

 (oz.)

10.2

Subject to change in design as a result of ongoing technical development.



Experience the sheer brilliance of the new ZEISS Victory Pocket binoculars, backed by an industry- leading no fault / limited lifetime transferable warranty. For more information on the Victory Pocket binoculars and all ZEISS award winning products, please visit us at www.zeiss.com/us/sports-optics or join us at facebook.com/ZeissHuntingUS.




About ZEISS
ZEISS is an international technology group in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. The ZEISS Group develops and distributes semiconductor manufacturing equipment, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. ZEISS is divided up into the four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Research & Quality Technology, Medical Technology, and Vision Care/ Consumer Optics. ZEISS is represented in over 40 countries and operates more than 30 production sites, over 50 sales and service locations and about 25 research and development facilities.

In fiscal year 2015/16 the company generated revenue approximating €4.8 billion with around 25,433 employees. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).
Additional information is available www.zeiss.com

Consumer Optics
The Consumer Optics business group combines the company's business with camera and movie lenses, binoculars, spotting scopes, hunting optics and planetarium technology. It is represented at the Oberkochen, Wetzlar and Jena sites. The business group is allocated to the Vision Care/Consumer Optics segment. In fiscal year 2015/16 the segment generated revenue of €1.007 billion with around 9,100 employees.

For media and press relations, please contact:

Joel Harris – Head of Global Public Relations
Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC
Sports Optics Division
Phone: (804) 425-8466
E-mail: joel.harris@zeiss.com
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