The Olivon PC-3 range is packed full of features, with a specification that rivals many significantly more expensive models making them excellent value for money. These binoculars feature exceptional quality optics in a compact open-bridge DCF style body.
Image quality is foremost in this range with full multi-coating of all air/glass surfaces and phase coated BAK4 prisms enhancing light transmission for a sharp, bright, clear image.
The Olivon PC3 range offers a spectrum of specifications to satisfy the majority of users and their requirements and all are excellent general use binoculars, they are available as;
8×56 – The ultimate low light binocular for use at dawn and dusk, it is not a “night vision” binocular as some people will misleadingly describe this specification. The combination of 8x magnification and 56 mm objective lens gives a exit pupil of 7 mm, this corresponds to the eye’s maximum pupil opening and therefore these binoculars give maximum brightness. It’s still an open bridge design and therefore relatively light compared to other 8×56 designs. It is used mainly for low light natureviewing and is ideal for star gazing, particularly when tripod mounted, however, some will find it a little large for general use.
Close Focus – 3m
8×26 – The ideal pocket/backpack and rambling binocular when size and weight are crucial with a wide field of view to help locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 2m
10×26 – The ideal pocket/backpack binocular when size and weight are crucial but where a little more power than the 8x is useful to pick up details, still with a wide field of view to help locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 2.5m
8×34 – Compact enough for most coat pockets/backpack with the open bridge design still offering a relatively light weight whilst the 34mm objective gives a slightly brighter image than the 8×26 model. For some this is the go to birdwatching, safari/nature viewing and general use option. A wide field of view helps to locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 3.5m
8×34 ED – ED glass means Extra-low dispersion glass, In high contrast situations, this characteristic of glass controls chromatic aberration, which is colour fringing around edges.
Compact enough for most coat pockets/backpack with the open bridge design still offering a relatively light weight. For some this is the ideal birdwatching option where colour accuracy can help accurate identification of species. Also an excellent safari/nature viewing option as well as a good general use choice.
Close Focus – 2.2m
10×34 – Compact enough for most coat pockets/backpack with the open bridge design still offering a relatively light weight but where a little more power than the 8x is useful to pick up details, still with a wide enough field of view to help locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 4m
8×42 – This is seen as the classic birdwatching/nature viewing specification as well as being a general use binocular. The open bridge design offers a relatively light weight compared to other 8×42 design types. A wide field of view helps to locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 2m
8×42 ED – ED glass means Extra-low dispersion glass, In high contrast situations, this characteristic of glass controls chromatic aberration, which is colour fringing around edges.
This is seen as the ultimate birdwatching/nature viewing specification as well as being a general use binocular. The open bridge design offers a relatively light weight compared to other 8×42 design types. A wide field of view helps to locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 2m
10×42 – This is seen as a very good birdwatching/nature viewing specification as well as being a general use binocular. The open bridge design offers a relatively light weight compared to other 10×42 design types. A wide field of view helps to locate and follow moving objects. It has a little more power than the 8x and is useful to pick up details, still with a wide enough field of view to help locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 2m
10×42 ED – ED glass means Extra-low dispersion glass, In high contrast situations, this characteristic of glass controls chromatic aberration, which is colour fringing around edges.
This is seen as the a very good birdwatching/nature viewing specification as well as being a general use binocular. The open bridge design offers a relatively light weight compared to other 10×42 design types. A wide field of view helps to locate and follow moving objects.
Close Focus – 2m
10×56 – A good low light binocular for use at dawn and dusk, it is not a “night vision” binocular as some people will misleadingly describe this specification. The combination of 10x magnification and 56 mm objective lens gives a exit pupil of 5.6 mm, this will correspond to the eye’s maximum pupil opening for those of us who have a few years under our belt and therefore these binoculars still produce a bright image. It’s still an open bridge design and therefore relatively light compared to other 10×56 designs. It is used mainly for low light natureviewing and is very good for star gazing, particularly when tripod mounted, however, some will find it a little large for general use.
Close Focus – 3.5m
