Tasco binoculars successfully unify form, function and affordability.
Making you look smarter is just a bonus.
Tasco offers many types and sizes of binoculars for a
variety of uses and in a wide range of prices. Whether it’s bird watching,
sightseeing, tramping, boating, or any activity where you want to get closer
to the action, Tasco have the right binocular for you.
Following is a brief summary of the range available in New Zealand.
Don't ship out without OffShore®
- these binoculars meet the needs of all
water enthusiasts. 7X magnification and large 50mm objective lenses make
OffShore® binoculars the perfect optics for all marine use.
Dry nitrogen charged and sealed with o-rings,
OffShore® binoculars are completely waterproof in salt and fresh water. OffShore's ergonomically
designed body houses highly engineered optics ideal
for the unique demands of marine observation. BAK-4 prisms
offer superb optics, and the range also offers two models with a compass
built in.
OFF-TRAIL
Ideal for the active outdoorsman,
the Tasco®
Off-Trail binocular features a tough, waterproof/fog proof body
with a unique open-bridge design that ensures a secure handhold even while
wearing gloves. The multi-coated optics offer bright images and better edge
sharpness. Developed for hikers, campers and wildlife observers, the Off
Trail is rugged, yet attractive. Light and compact so it won't weigh you
down.
No matter what the day has in
store, our new Sierra binoculars keep foul weather out and deliver bright,
crisp views with 100% waterproof, fogproof construction and premium
multi-coated optics. Their rugged rubber armor protects against rough
handling. An there's a model for every enthusiast - choose from two compact
models and two full-size models all the way up to a 12x 50mm version for
extended range and brightness.
Essentials
Essentials™. The basics. The indispensable, day-to-day items we can’t live
without. We all know what those are. And when it comes to binoculars, it’s
no different. Some of our best-selling models fall in this category. Their
affordable price makes them a no-brainer when it comes to adding a pair of
bino's to your household, pocket or suitcase.
The perfect balance of
optical performance and quality construction means you get everything you
need and nothing you don’t. The handsome, rubber-armored housing not only
absorbs shock and protects them from bumps and bruises, it adds in a weather
resistance factor should it decide to rain — or snow — at the big event.
With a number of models to choose from, the Essentials are ideal for kids,
families, casual sportsmen, golfers and travelers.
For fast moving action, the full & mid-sized models from the Essentials
range feature Zip focus, which
allows you to move through the entire focus range in less than a half turn
of the focus wheel.
Binoculars always come in handy -
whether you're an avid hunter or an occasional theater-goer. They are
essential gear for camping and hiking, a day in the field or a vacation trip
to the grand canyon. Choosing the best binocular for your needs isn't always
easy. Consider when, where and how often you plan to use them in order to
select a binocular with a combination of features that are right for you.
MAGNIFICATION (POWER)
Binoculars are often
referred to by two numbers separated with an "x". For example; 8x32. The
first number is the power or magnification of the binocular. With an 8x32
binocular, the object being viewed appears to be eight times closer than you
would see it with the unaided eye.
OBJECTIVE LENS SIZE
The second number in the
formula (8x32) is the diameter of the objective or front lens. The larger
the objective lens, the more light that enters the binocular, and the
brighter the image.
COATED OPTICS
Lens surface coatings reduce light loss and glare due to reflection for a
brighter, higher-contrast image with less eyestrain.
PRISM SYSTEMS
The prism system of a
binocular reduces the size needed to provide focal length and turns what
would be an upside-down image right-side-up. There are two types of prism
systems, roof and porro.
Roof Prism System - In roof prism binoculars the prisms overlap
closely, allowing the objective lenses to line up directly with the
eyepiece. The result is a slim, stream-lined shape in which the lenses and
prisms are in a straight line.
Porro Prism System - In porro prism binoculars the objective or
front lens is offset from the eyepiece. Porro prism binoculars provide
greater depth perception and generally offer a wider field of view.
Prism Glass
Most optical prisms are made from
borosilicate (BK-7) glass or barium crown (BAK-4) glass. BAK-4 is higher
quality glass yielding brighter images and high edge sharpness.
For more information on binoculars, or any other products from Tasco,
check out their website, visit a
local retailer, or feel free to
contact us
here for a catalogue.
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