Zeiss Announces the World’s First Premium Laser Rangefinder Binoculars with LED Display and Integrated BIS™ Ballistic Calculator
Chester, 02/02/2008. CHESTER, Va., February 2, 2008 – Zeiss introduces the Victory 8×45 and 10×45 T* RF laser rangefinder binoculars – the world’s first premium binocular with rangefinding capability, LED display and integrated BIS™ ballistic calculator. Hunters now have accurate distance to target and corrected ballistic holdover – programmable for 6 different common ballistic trajectories – at their fingertips in the field. In addition, hunters will experience crystal clear images thanks to the high-performance optical design and high-contrast LED display. No more grayish looking images when trying to estimate the condition and size of an animal – a visual disadvantage typically found in rangefinding optics that use the more common, low-contrast LCD displays.
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Price Range $2899 to $2999.
No other binocular offers hunters the advantages of the Victory T* RF series with integrated laser rangefinder.
Bundled Functions:
- Premium image quality
- No separate laser emitter / third eye necessary
- Accurate “One-Touch” rangefinding for a steadier image
- Integrated BIS Ballistic Calculator
- LED display with automatic brightness control instead of standard LCD display
- LotuTec protective coating
Zeiss engineers and designers have succeeded in integrating a variety of high-tech functions into an elegant and highly durable magnesium housing resulting in a technical masterpiece that is robust, powerful, ergonomic and compact. The re-designed Zeiss optics guarantee maximum resolution, image definition, color fidelity and contrast to meet the needs of the most demanding hunters. The 45mm objective lens diameter provides 15 % higher low-light performance than 42 mm models thus providing enhanced visual performance at critical times such as dawn and dusk.
The Victory RF binoculars are the world’s first binoculars with a hinge bridge that do not require a separate laser emitter. The invisible, eye-safe laser beam used in the Victory RFs is particularly narrow, enabling the precise measurement of small targets even at long distances.
The One-Touch feature – a first for the civilian market – produces less shaking while ranging and therefore a clearer image. When the measurement button is pressed, the reticle used to target the object illuminates. When released, the range is immediately measured and displayed within 1 second. This generates considerably less shake and also saves time in comparison to other rangefinding binoculars on the market that require the user to press the button twice. The buttons for the measurement functions are positioned on the right-hand side of the binoculars so hunters can hold their bow or rifle with their left hand and glass, measure distance to the target and calculate trajectory with the Victory RF in their right hand if necessary.
With their state-of-the-art electronics, the Victory T* RF binoculars have a large measuring range from 10 yds to 1300 yds (depending on the size of the object, reflectivity, angle of impact and weather conditions), and high measuring accuracy of ± 1 yd at ranges up to 660 yds and ± 0.5% at ranges beyond 660 yds. The rangefinder can be set to meters or yards with the LED providing a clear numeric display with automatic brightness control to compensate for brighter or darker light conditions. It can also be operated in a Scan Mode for continuous measurements on small or moving targets.
The BIS™ (Ballistic Information System) calculator, working in unison with the laser rangefinder, provides accurate holdover correction for 6 different common ballistic trajectories based on the most popular hunting cartridges. The BIS™ calculator can also be programmed to work with 100 yard or 200 yard sight-in distances as well as provide measurements of holdover in either centimeters or inches.
The self-illuminating LED display (Light Emitting Diode) is easier to read than the more common LCD displays (Liquid Crystal Display) and also allows significantly more light to pass for observation.
Zeiss’ world-renowned T* multi-coatings applied to the lenses enhance the clarity and resolution by affording truer color and higher contrast. These coatings also offer a higher transmission in the blue range, assuring brighter images and better colors in low light situations. In addition, these binoculars will come with Zeiss’ exclusive, award-winning LotuTec™ water-repellent coating on the eye and objective lenses.
The Zeiss Victory T* RF binoculars feature a durable, waterproof, rubber-armored magnesium housing ensuring years of protection against rugged use. Other mechanical qualities of these binoculars include twist-out 4 position eyecups which easily accommodate eyeglass wearers as well as an easy to use diopter adjustment. Offered in 8x and 10x magnification with generous 45mm objective lenses, these binoculars will complement a wide variety of hunting applications.
In a unit that is easy to operate and ergonomically brilliant, the Zeiss Victory T* RF binoculars represent the finest and most comprehensive optics in observation, rangefinding and ballistic correction.
About ZEISS:
Optics for Science and Technology, Progress Focused on People
Carl Zeiss is a globally leading group of companies in the optical and opto-electronic industries. As an innovative provider of products and services in a future-oriented key industry, Carl Zeiss numbers among the most research-intensive high-tech companies. The Carl Zeiss Group is geared towards growth and consistent enhancement of its corporate value. Originally located in Jena, Germany, the company is now headquartered in Oberkochen, in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Carl Zeiss is a globally oriented company, generating more than 80 percent of its revenues outside Germany. The business groups offer their products on all the world’s relevant markets. Germany remains the company’s center of production. Carl Zeiss also owns production sites in Europe, North America, Central America and Asia.
Satisfied customers throughout the world
The ZEISS brand is represented in over 100 countries. The company’s own branches and subsidiaries are responsible for business in more than 30 countries. During fiscal year 2006/07 (ended Sept. 30) the global workforce of approximately 12,300 employees generated revenues of more than EUR 2.6 billion. In 2006/07 earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) totaled EUR 394 million. The company invested EUR 290 million, the equivalent of 11 percent of revenues, in research and development in order to expand the technologically leading positions of its business groups.
