{"id":669875,"date":"2026-10-17T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T10:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotomonza.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=669875"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:18:50","slug":"kowa-bd-iii-8x42-xd-kiikari","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.fotomonza.com\/en\/kauppa\/kowa-bd-iii-8x42-xd-kiikari\/","title":{"rendered":"Kowa BD III 8\u00d742 XD binoculars"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>KOWA BD III 8x42 XD binoculars<\/h2>\n<p>The KOWA BD III 8X42 XD is a wide-angle pair of binoculars designed for birdwatching, wildlife observation, travel, hunting and other outdoor activities. ED lenses containing fluorite and a magnesium alloy body combine a sharp image with a durable construction. Take a look at our other products too <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotomonza.com\/tuote-osasto\/kiikarit-ja-kaukoputket\/kiikarit-kiikarit-ja-kaukoputket\/\">binoculars for observing nature<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Wide field of view for tracking moving objects<\/h4>\n<p>The 8.2-degree field of view corresponds to wide-angle optics in accordance with the ISO 14132-2 standard, and the width of the visible area at a distance of 1,000 metres is 143.4 metres. The wide field of view is useful, for example, for tracking birds in flight and moving animals.<\/p>\n<h4>A clear picture, even up close<\/h4>\n<p>Kowa XD ED lenses, which contain fluorite, produce high-contrast images and natural colours. The minimum focusing distance of 1.8 metres also allows you to observe close-up subjects, such as butterflies or plants.<\/p>\n<h2>Main features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The 8x magnification and 42 mm objective lenses are ideal for birdwatching and general nature observation.<\/li>\n<li>Kowa XD-ED lenses, which contain fluorite, produce a sharp image, good contrast and natural colours.<\/li>\n<li>The wide-angle optics, which comply with the ISO 14132-2 standard, provide a field of view of 8.2 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>A minimum focusing distance of 1.8 metres ensures that even close-up subjects are captured in sharp focus.<\/li>\n<li>The magnesium alloy body makes the binoculars durable and comfortable to carry.<\/li>\n<li>The KR coating makes it easier to clean the lenses.<\/li>\n<li>The flip-up eyecups and 17.2 mm eye relief allow you to view the image even whilst wearing spectacles.<\/li>\n<li>A tripod adapter is available for longer observation sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Magnification: 8x<\/li>\n<li>Lens diameter: 42 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 8.2\u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Field of view at 1,000 m: 143.4 m<\/li>\n<li>Exit pupil: 5.3 mm<\/li>\n<li>Eye relief: 17.2 mm<\/li>\n<li>Closest focusing distance: 1.8 m<\/li>\n<li>Prism: roof prism<\/li>\n<li>Eye cups: flip-up<\/li>\n<li>Stand adapter: yes<\/li>\n<li>Body: magnesium alloy<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 137 x 129 x 51 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 605 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find more of Kowa\u2019s range <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotomonza.com\/tuotemerkki\/kowa\/\">From the KOWA brand page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KOWA BD III 8X42 XD is a wide-angle pair of binoculars designed for birdwatching and wildlife observation, as well as for travel and hunting. The fluorite-infused ED lenses produce a sharp, high-contrast image, whilst the 8.2-degree field of view makes it easy to track moving subjects. 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