What does SLC stand for in Swarovski binoculars?
slim, light, compact
REVIEW TOPICS SLC (which stands for “slim, light, compact”) binoculars comprise an extended product line, available in 8x and 10×56, 7x, 8x and 10×50, 8x and 10×42 and 8×30 models. All SLC binoculars are single-hinge, roof prism designs.
Are Swarovski binoculars good?
Many would agree however that the best place to start would be Swarovski binoculars. Swarovski is known for amazing glass and build quality. The two most popular models of Swarovski Binoculars are the SLC’s and the more expensive EL’s.
What makes Swarovski binoculars special?
The Swarovski EL features optimized glass coatings, enhanced lenses, and prisms, that guarantee excellent color reproduction at a high transmission level. You are guaranteed picture sharpness with the help of a field flattener mechanic that is built into these top-of-the-line binoculars.
Where are Swarovski SLC made?
Austria
Swarovski’s culture • Swarovski is a family-run business, which makes crystal glass as well as sport optics. All its binoculars are made in Austria. The Swarovski website says the company is committed to courageous innovation and to creating objects that will last and serve for a lifetime.
Do Swarovski binoculars go on sale?
As others have mentioned, a sale on Swarovski items is rare. Other than the Cabela’s (or other retailer’s) seasonal sales or discount codes/coupons, the only time I can recall Swarovski running sales is at their 5 year anniversary intervals.
Are Swarovski binoculars worth the price?
Swarovski binoculars in general hold their value much better than most brands and this tends to take them out of the “expense” category and put them into the “investment” category for those items that provide a return over a period of time.
Where is Swarovski binoculars made?
What do the numbers 10×42 mean on binoculars?
In a binocular power rating (e.g. 10×42) the first number is magnification. The second number is the diameter of the objective lens (large lenses at the opposite end from the eyepiece lenses), in this case 42 millimeters. Hence, 10×42. For most uses, a binocular of 7 or 8 power is about right.
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What is included with the Swarovski Optik SLC 10×42 binoculars?
The purchase Includes: Swarovski Optik SLC 10×42 Binoculars, Field Bag, Eyepiece Cover, Objective Lens Cover, Lift Carrying Strap, Swarovski Optik Limited Warranty HD Optical System: fluorite-containing glass offers 91% light transmission, enhancing color fidelity and brightness What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
Is there a twist in eyecup for Swarovski binoculars?
THIS ITEM IS NOT RETUR This Swarovski Twist-In Eyecup in black is a replacement part for CL Pocket series binoculars. The eyepiece accessory offers simple twist-in installation; it is made of metal and has a non-allergenic Twist in eyecup for the Swarovski EL Range 8×42 binoculars.
What makes the Swarovski SLC 42 series so special?
The SLC 42 Series is described by Swarovski Optik as “multipurpose binoculars for observing wildlife”, which apart from being Slim, Light and Compact, their main strengths and indeed aspirations are to be as tough and durable as possible, offer a very high quality, but also high contrasting image with a wide field of view.
What is the Swarovski HD optical system?
When Swarovski Optik updated the SLC range a few years back, one of the biggest improvements was to add their HD optical system to the range. This means that these now contain an extra-low dispersion glass element within the objective lenses.