Bushnell Elite 10x43 (very rare) Binoculars. Collector's item

Description: This is the item that may interest some of the diehard collectors and optics enthusiasts. The elusive Bushnell Elite 10x43 open-bridge binoculars. Some say these are the best binoculars Bushnell ever made. Bushnell only made these for a few years. They have been named on some binocular forums as the best-looking binoculars ever designed. You can judge for yourself. Originally retailed around $900, the recent collector's price raised up to over $3800. Many users place these binoculars in the same class as Vortex Razors and Meoptas. At the time they were introduced Bushnell offered 30 years warranty, something to think about in terms of quality and reliability. The binoculars I am offering here for sale are basically brand new. They have never been in the field, few times outside the owner's home, mostly out of curiosity for comparison with other high-end optics. They come from a pet and smoke-free household, have been well cared for by the owner who has had an impressive gun, knives, and optics collection. Specifications Manufacturer Bushnell Model Elite 10x43 Lens diameter [mm] 43 Magnification [x] 10 Angular field of view [deg] 6.2 Linear field of view [m/m] 109/1000 Exit pupil [mm] 4.3 Eye relief [mm] 17 Min. focusing dist. [m] 2.4 Twilight factor 20.7 Brightness 18.5 Prisms BaK-4/roof Dimensions [mm] 131 x 131 Weight [g] 661 Waterproof Yes Nitogen filling Yes Argon filling No Image stabilization No Tripod exit Yes Focusing central Recent Collector's Price is $3848 Key Features and more information Fog proof and Waterproof Wide Angle Roof Prism 6.0° Angle of View The Bushnell 10x43 Elite binocular has been created to deliver great optical performance for birders, hunters and others. This binocular features the Bushnell revolutionary XRT technology. Using 60 anti-reflective layers of coatings on each prism, this innovative improvement increases light transmission by 99.73%, which is extremely efficient for low light conditions. The 10x43 Elite binocular is flat-field, distortion free and relatively close focusing. Its BaK4 prisms are specially PC-3 phase coated to produce sharp edge-to-edge images. The binocular is bright, steady, and performs extremely well during dawn and dusk. It has a generous 4.3 mm exit pupil diameter sufficient to accommodate all viewers including eyeglass wearers. Waterproof, nitrogen purged, and shock resistant, this binocular is fully submersible. It is built to withstand water pressure up to 15 feet and can sustain extreme abuse. The Bushnell 10x43 Elite is waterproof and nitrogen purged, externally sealed and individually tested to assure waterproofing. It is also tested to withstand sudden temperature change without internal fogging. Rugged, rubber-armored, yet lightweight magnesium alloy chassis with scratch-resistant powder coat guarantee durability BaK4 prisms to deliver maximum light transmission PC-3 phase coating to produce edge-to-edge sharpness Fully Multi-coated lenses with XRT technology and Rain-guard exterior layer produce bright and sharp views of objects in any weather O-ring sealed and Nitrogen purged make it all-weather resistant Generous 17 mm of eye relief for comfortability during extended observations even with eyeglasses Twist-up eyecups for easy viewing pleasure Large focusing knob with locking center diopter adjustment dial

Price: 2800 USD

Location: Anderson, South Carolina

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