Designed for the discerning traveler and adventurer, the Swarovski 10x30 CL Companion Binocular utilizes Swarovski's iconic proprietary coating systems to deliver high-contrast images with accurate true-to-life color and virtually zero distortion across the entire generous field of view. Powerful 10x magnification enables detailed observations of distant subjects, while the generous apparent angle of view produces an immersive visual experience with greatly reduced appearance of distracting hand-shake that is often associated with holding high-magnification optics such as this. Styled in green armoring and engineered with an ergonomic profile, a non-slip focusing wheel, and twist-up eyecups, the CL Companion offers a comfortable viewing experience for long observation sessions.

Swarovski's SWAROBRIGHT phase-correcting coatings applied to their premium roof prisms eliminate color fringing and aberrations for enhanced color fidelity and contrast, while their SWAROTOP coatings on the other optical surfaces maximize light transmission, transmit neutral and natural color fidelity, and improve contrast and clarity. The outer lens surfaces are further coated with Swarovski's SWARODUR coatings, which offer scratch resistance and allow oils, saps, and water to bead off. This not only helps to keep the surfaces clear, it makes cleaning them easier.

Weighing just 17 ounces, the CL Companion chassis is made of a lightweight and strong magnesium alloy, with a short and compact bridge to further reduce weight. The bridge design provides a large surface area for the hands with a comfortable and balanced feel in the hand. This trim form factor is relatively light and small enough to pack and travel with ease and won't cause strain when worn around the neck for prolonged periods. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled to prevent internal fogging and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible for short periods of time. This model comes with the Urban Jungle accessory package, which includes a waterproof Bionic Canvas field bag and a strap.

Phase-Corrected BAK4 Roof Prisms    SWAROBRIGHT, SWAROTOP, SWARODUR Coatings    Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof    Short, Closed-Bridge Configuration    Lightweight and Strong Magnesium Chassis    Slip-Resistant Center Focusing Wheel    Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups    Beeswax/Neatsfoot Oil Leather Care Kit

• Powerful 10x magnification allows for detailed observations of distant subjects, architectural details, plays, or sporting events
• 30mm objective lenses provide improved light gathering versus compact models, without the weight and bulk of full-size optics
• Compact roof prism design ensures solid performance while ensuring a compact form factor
• BAK4 prisms deliver a round exit pupil and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
• Proprietary coating system improves the overall viewing experience
• Wide 62° apparent angle of view helps to minimize the appearance of distracting hand-shake that is common when holding high-power optics and presents users with an immersive observational experience
• Generous 324' field of view at 1000 yards

Swarovski Optical Coatings:

• SWAROBRIGHT phase-correcting prism coating eliminates internal interference to improve contrast and resolution
• SWAROTOP anti-reflective multicoating maximizes light transmission, improves contrast and clarity
• SWARODUR exterior lens coatings offer scratch resistance while allowing dirt, dust, oils, and sap to be easily cleaned off without leaving residue to ensure clear and smudge-free views

• Short bridge design provides more gripping surface while providing a solid platform for the internal focusing mechanism
• Slip-resistant focusing wheel is easy to manipulate, even when wearing gloves
• ±4 dioptric correction helps to compensate for individual eye prescriptions for sharper views
• 55-74mm interpupillary distance range allows easy use by a wide variety of users—even those with narrow faces like children and young adults
• Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• 16mm eye relief makes viewing easier and more comfortable, especially during long observation sessions
• 3mm exit pupil

• Lightweight and durable magnesium-alloy chassis
• Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible to 13' (4m) and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme changes in temperature and environmental conditions
• Urban Jungle accessory package: waterproof Bionic Canvas field bag and strap

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what diameter lens covers does it need?

A: It comes with eye piece lens covers.

Q: 2. does this come with a user's manual?

A: Yes the model does come with a User's Manual in the box.

Q: 3. What is the country of manufacture?

A: Made in Japan

Q: 4. Will the binoculars work if the IS batteries go flat. What type of batteries ?

A: This question arrives at an opportune time. We're on the west coast, birding. I love these binoculars for birding. To answer your questions, runs on two AA batteries. Binocs work without batteries, but the stabilization mechanism does not work without the batteries. The stabilization mechanism is one of the desired features of these binocs. We're thinking about buying a second pair, since we both want to use these binocs.

Q: 5. Do the 10x30's have a tripod socket?

A: NOT NECESSEY

Q: 6. Weatherproof?

A: It is not. But included in the box is a Ocular Rainguard.

Q: 7. Is the coating more stable on these than the original 10 X 30 or will it become gooey after 5 years?

A: Not time to see if coating will hold upHave 12x36After a couple years battery door brokeSent for repair canon advised me they would notFix problemSeveral hundred dollars wasted on my part

Q: 8. What is different about the second generation upgrade?

A: The newer model has Vari-angle prism image stabilization system uses a combination of gyro sensors and microprocessor to adjust the angle for stabilization. The older model does not have this newer processor. Also the newer model has improved their image and glass quality. The eye adjusting construction is easier to use as well from what I have heard.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with Nikon 8x42 Monarch 5 (roof) binocular?

A: Yes, I bought it for my Monarch 8 x 42s. Works fine.

Q: 10. Do the Canon IS 10x30's have a tripod socket?

A: No, there is no tripod socket.