Kite Optics Falco 8x32 Binoculars

An 8x32 is the binocular for the long days, when a 42 mm pair starts to pull at your neck well before the walk is over. The Kite Optics Falco 8x32 weighs 500 g and shows an 8.2° field, 143 m wide at 1,000 m, through MHR-coated glass that passes 88% of the light.

Key Features

• The Falco's widest field. At 143 m per 1,000 m (429 ft at 1,000 yd), shared with the 8x42, the view makes it easier to find a bird in the leaves and stay with it when it moves.
• MHR-coated optics. Kite's MHR coating on the glass gives 88% 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 15 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

• Birders on long walks who want a light pair with a wide view.
• Travellers and hikers who count every gram in the pack.
• Weighing the options: the Falco 10x32 gives 10x reach at 495 g, and the Falco 8x42 keeps the 8.2° field and adds a 5.25 mm exit pupil for dim light, at 705 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.