A thread to collect SHOT Show 2010 news.
First up
http://www.rifleshootermag.com/new_...0WO/index1.html
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Steiner Predator C5
Whether you’re glassing Africa’s savannas, tracking a buck across the Plains, clambering around barren mountainsides or trekking across the sparse deserts of the Southwest, these Predators have the power to tackle distances and bring your quarry into sharp focus. Steiner’s years in the field, and precision engineering have created an outstanding binocular in 10x56 or 8x56 sizes. The large 56mm objective lenses and special coatings on both C5s offer the superior brightness and contrast needed to separate birds and game from their surroundings, no matter how well they blend in.
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Available in 8x30 and 10x30 models, the Kalahari Series has been engineered for easy use. A compact, ergonomic design makes binoculars comfortable to hold, even with extended use. One-touch internal center focus and diopter adjustment make focusing quick and simple.
Other features include:
· Bak-4 porro prisms
· Multicoated optics
· Waterproof/fogproof/nitrogen processed
· <4m close focus
· >16mm eye relief
· Twist-up eyecups
· Shockproof design
· U.S. engineering
With all these features, the Kalahari binoculars still retail for under $90.
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62318 8X30 Kalahari Binocular 8x 30 mm 3.75 mm 387' (7.4 deg) <12 ft. 16 mm 17 oz.
62319 10X30 Kalahari Binocular 10x 30 mm 3 mm 288' (5.5 deg) <12 ft. 16 mm 18 oz
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With a patent-pending, ergonomic one-hinge design and push-in locking diopter, the product can easily be operated with one gloved hand. It features an extra-wide field of view (438 feet at 1,000 yards for the 8×42s; 367 feet at 1,000 yards for the 10×42s). Cast magnesium construction and easy-grip rubber armor make the Caldera lightweight and durable.
Other features include:
ED glass
BBAR coated optics
Long eye relief
<1.5 meter close focus
Hydrophobic, scratch resistant external lens coating
Phase-coated Bak-4 prisms and enhanced mirror coating
Waterproof/fogproof/nitrogen processed
All-season, breathable neck strap with warming pockets (users can insert chemical hand warmers for winter warmth; insert ice pack in summer)
Protective molded case
U.S. engineering
“The new Caldera binoculars represent everything Kruger Optical is about — Innovation, Uniqueness, U.S. Engineering — all at affordable prices for the general consumer, but with features the more serious user looks for,” said Dan Callen, Kruger Optical’s vice president of sales and marketing.
Binoculars are now being introduced at select retail locations, for an approximate retail price of $379.95 (8×42s) and $399.95 (10×42s).