Features
AT A GLANCE
- Roll-Top Bag, Polaris Flotation Strap
- Phase-Corrected BAK4 Roof Prisms
- SWAROTOP, SWAROBRIGHT, SWARODUR Coatings
- Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
- Open Bridge Configuration
- Centre Focusing System
- Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
DESCRIPTION
Designed for fast glassing on the go in the field, on the water, or sightseeing around the world, Swarovski's 8x30 CL Companion Nomad Binocular utilizes their iconic proprietary coating systems to deliver high-contrast images with accurate true-to-life colour and virtually zero distortion across the entire generous field of view.
Its relatively low 8x magnification produces a wide 396' field of view that, coupled with the optical performance, produces an immersive visual experience with greatly reduced visible hand shake compared with higher-power optics. Styled and engineered with an ergonomic profile, a non-slip focusing wheel, and twist-up eyecups, it offers a comfortable viewing experience for long observation sessions.
Swarovski's SWAROBRIGHT phase-correcting coatings applied to their premium roof prisms eliminate colour fringing and aberrations for enhanced colour fidelity and contrast, while their SWAROTOP coatings on the other optical surfaces maximize light transmission, transmit neutral and natural colour 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, along with thumb depressions on the underside of the optical tubes, 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. Its anthracite (charcoal) non-slip full rubber armouring provides shock resistance. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled to prevent internal fogging and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible for short periods of time.
Optical Performance
- 8x magnification brings subject close without sacrificing field of view or exit pupil diameter
- 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
- Apparent angle of view approaches wide-angle to present users with a spacious and immersive observational experience
- 396' 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 multi-coating 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
Use and Handling
- Short bridge design provides more gripping surface and 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
- 3.75mm exit pupil
Construction Details
- 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
- Anthracite rubber armouring for shock resistance and slip-resistant grip in cold and wet weather
- Ergonomically placed indented thumb rests on the underside of the optical tubes improve grip comfort and security
- Includes dark green Wild Nature-edition carrying bag and neck strap
- Tethered one-piece ocular rainguard and objective lens covers protect the lenses without the chance of losing them
- Broad -13 to 131°F (-25 to 55°C) operating temperature range; -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C) storage temperature
- Lightweight: 17 ounces
MATERIALS USED AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Leather armouring and NOMAD field bag
- Pure vegetable-tanned cowhide (Central European cowhide – slight scratches or scars are part of the natural finish)
- The leather used in the CL Companion NOMAD is treated before it leaves the factory. However, subsequent treatments will ensure it stays soft and supple. We recommend using the natural beeswax care product that is supplied with the CL Companion NOMAD.
NOMAD carrying strap
- Buffalo leather (upper side) and suede (lower side) (raw material: Indian buffalo hide or Central European cowhide)
- Buffalo leather is a particularly robust material with water repellent properties. The leather in the NOMAD carrying strap does not require any additional treatment.
Titanium components
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The closing rings at the top and bottom and the leak test screw are made of titanium for excellent durability and high material compatibility with the leather
Wooden case
Untreated, oiled oak SPECIFICATIONS
Prism Type Roof
Magnification 8x
Objective Lens Diameter 30 mm
Angle of View 7.5° (Actual)
Field of View 396.0' @ 1000 yd / 131.5 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance 9.8' / 3 m
Exit Pupil Diameter 3.75 mm
Eye Relief 16.0 mm
Interpupillary Adjustment 55.0 to 74.0 mm / 2.2 to 2.9"
Dioptric Correction ±4
Focus Type Center
Tripod Mount None
Dimensions 5.0 x 4.6 x 2.2" / 12.7 x 11.8 x 5.5 cm
Weight 17.28 oz / 490.0 g