Roof Prism Telescope

See all roof prism binoculars the compact lightweight and ergonomic feel make these binoculars ideal for a long day of viewing.

Roof prism telescope. 5 00 coupon applied at checkout save 5 00 with coupon. These are the more modern of the two types of binoculars. They have objective lenses that are approximately in a line with the eyepieces. Roof edge is a reflective optical prism containing a section where two faces meet at a 90 angle.

12x42 roof prism binoculars for adults hd professional campact binoculars for bird watching travel hunting sports concerts bak4 prism fmc lens with strap carrying bag. Bx 5 santiam hd 10x42mm compare. Roof prism binocular roof prism binocular is more streamlined as the glasses are in line with one another. A roof prism also called a dach prism or dachkanten prism from the german.

There are two prisms and these meet at a 90 angle with the shape looking similar to the roof of a house. Porro prism design has a jog in the light path through each barrel. Contain 2 prisms called dach or dachkanten prism and derive their name from abbe koenig ak prism design. Roof prisms are the newer option.

Roof prism binoculars were compact light and comfortable to hold. Get it as soon as tue jun 23. They re more compact and streamlined lighter weight and much easier to carry around than the bulky porro style binos. 1 299 99 starting msrp price.

In a roof prism binocular the prisms reflective surfaces resemble those of a rooftop hence the name. 4 1 out of 5 stars 82. These two 90 faces resemble the roof of a building giving this prism type its name. The design of the prisms means they work together to correct blurred images and let you see your target clearly.

Roof prisms if you see a pair of straight tube binoculars there s a good chance you re looking at a set equipped with roof prisms. Bx 5 santiam hd binocular view all bx 5 santiam hd binocular featured bx 5 santiam hd binocular. Roof prism design looks as if the light goes straight through. These are easy to hold for you are more compact and more expensive than porro prism binoculars.

They made the offset zig zag shape of the porro prism design look as old fashioned as propeller driven aircraft. Roof prism binoculars roof prism binoculars are more streamlined with the eyepieces in line with the objective lenses at the front.