Orion MegaView™ 80mm Binoculars

We just love big binos. So, you’ll pardon our excitement over these new, high-performance
80mm “giants.” They’re the finest 80s we’ve ever carried, combining high-power,
premium-grade optics with cross-reinforced mechanical construction and a captive,
weight-balancing 1/4"-20 pedestal that couples directly to a camera tripod without the need for
a separate L-adapter. If you’re the type of person who appreciates owning the best, whether it
be in an automobile, in a stereo system, or in a viewing instrument, then you will treasure the
absolutely exquisite images you’ll get from an Orion MegaView 80mm binocular.

These big-eyed binocs feature precision-ground and polished 80mm-diameter objective lenses
and the finest BAK-4 prisms, with all optical surfaces fully multi-coated for outstanding image
brightness. The large objectives permit high magnifications of 15x, 20x, or 30x (depending on
the model) while maintaining vivid images, which is why MegaViews are so good for night-sky
excursions. Contrast is aided by extendable objective dew/glare hoods and pop-down rubber
eyeguards, which come in handy for both nighttime and daytime use. Edge-of-field sharpness
is better than we have seen in any other 80mm binoculars. And their long eye relief ensures
viewing comfort, even if you wear glasses.

Mechanically, MegaViews exude strength and precision. Their heavy-duty, aluminum die-cast
bodies are braced lengthwise with a thick aluminum rod and crosswise with a metal bridge at
the end of the barrels, to preserve accurate collimation by preventing any possible flexing of
the barrels. The aluminum rod doubles as an anchor for the captive 1/4"-20 post, which allows
direct attachment of the binocular to a tripod head. The post can be positioned anywhere
along the rod for optimum balance of the binocular, depending on the viewing angle—a unique
and practical feature. There’s no need for a separate tripod L-adapter.

Made for Orion in Japan, MegaView binoculars have a center focus wheel and right diopter
setting, and a classical coarse-grain exterior. Deluxe hard case included. Binoculars weigh 5
lbs., 4 oz. Five-year limited warranty.

15x80 MegaView
15x magnification with a bright, 5.3mm exit pupil. Field of view, 3.5°. Very long eye relief of
20mm, so they’re great for eyeglass wearers! Near focus, 42'.

Price - £410.00 + £10.00 p&p

20x80 Wide-Angle MegaView
High 20x magnification and 4mm exit pupil. 3.5° field of view is expansive for such a
high-power glass. Long eye relief of 16mm. Near focus, 46'.

Price - £420.00 + £10.00 p&p

30x80 Wide-Angle MegaView
You just gotta see this! Our highest fixed-power binocular, delivering magnificent detail at 30x
magnification. Exit pupil, 2.7mm. Field of view is 2.3°, exceptionally wide for a 30x binocular!
Good eye relief of 14mm. Near focus, 59'.

Price - £430.00 + £10.00 p&p

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