Kite Optics Falco 10x42 Binoculars

For a hawk on a far ridge or waders across an estuary, 10x is the magnification that turns a shape into a species. The Kite Optics Falco 10x42 pairs 10x reach with a 4.2 mm exit pupil and 90% light transmission, in a 699 g body.

Key Features

• A 6.5° field at 10x. 114 m per 1,000 m (342 ft at 1,000 yd).
• 42 mm objectives for dim light. The 4.2 mm exit pupil and 90% transmission keep the image bright at first and last light.
• MHR-coated optics. Kite's MHR coating on the glass gives 90% light transmission, for natural colour and strong contrast.
• A slim body with a short hinge. Thumb indents are placed to steady your grip and ease fatigue over a long session.
• Focus down to 1.7 m (5.6 ft). Close enough for a butterfly at the edge of the path or a dragonfly on a reed.
• Four-position aluminium eyecups. They twist to four positions for use with or without glasses and come off for cleaning or replacement. Eye relief is 17 mm.
• Waterproof and gas-filled. IPX7 sealing keeps water out, the gas filling stops internal fogging, and the Falco is rated for -20°C to 55°C.
• Machined metal focus. Precision-machined metal parts give the focus wheel a quick, natural response.

Ideal For

• Coast and open-country birders watching at distance.
• Wildlife watchers glassing slopes and field edges at first and last light.
• Comparing: the Falco 8x42 widens the field to 8.2° with a 5.25 mm exit pupil; the Falco 10x32 gives the same reach at 495 g.

Accessories & Compatibility

• Tripod adaptable. The Falco has a tripod adaption socket, so it can sit on a tripod through a binocular tripod adapter.
• Lens care. The Kite Optics Cleaning Kit carries a blower, brush, cleaning fluid and cloth for the lenses.