Ricoh Announces PENTAX JUPITER Series Binoculars
Four new porro-prism models feature large-aperture objective lenses for bright, clear viewing, even in low-light conditions
PARSIPPANY, NJ, March 16, 2022 — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX JUPITER series of porro-prism binoculars. The four models in the new series feature large-aperture objective lenses to ensure a bright, clear field of vision, even in low-light conditions, such as outdoors at dusk, at night or at indoor events. With a choice of magnifications ranging from 8x to 16x, users can find a PENTAX JUPITER series model that best suits their needs and intended applications, whether it’s wildlife viewing, astronomical observation or a basketball game.
The PENTAX JUPITER series binoculars are designed for comfortable viewing, even for first-time binocular users. The series includes models with magnifications of 8×40, 10×50, 12×50 and 16×50. Each incorporates a large objective lens with an aperture of more than 40 millimeters, providing superb light-gathering power and assuring a sharp, high-contrast image of the subject. The optical element has been treated with a multi-coating process to minimize unwanted reflection of light, delivering a well-defined subject image, free of flare and ghost images.
The binoculars have also been designed to be simple to use and comfortable to hold, with an easy-to-access focus ring and an exterior rubber coating that helps to ensure a secure grip on the body and minimize the possibility of slippage.
The PENTAX JUPITER series is compatible with the optional and currently available TP-3 tripod adapter for use with a tripod.
| Pricing and Availability |
The PENTAX JUPITER series binoculars will be available in April 2022, with the following manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing: JUPITER 8×40 – $89.00, JUPITER 10×50 – $99.00, JUPITER 12×50 – $109.00; JUPITER 16×50 – $119.00.
| Specifications |
Feature\Model | JUPITER 8×40 | JUPITER 10×50 | JUPITER 12×50 | JUPITER 16×50 | |
Magnification | 8× | 10× | 12× | 16× | |
Objective lens diameter | 40mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | |
Real field of view | 8.2° | 6.5° | 5.6° | 3.5° | |
Field of view at 1000m Field of view at one thousand yards | 143m 429ft. | 114m 342ft. | 98m 294ft. | 61m 183ft. | |
Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 5.0mm | 4.2mm | 3.1mm | |
Eye relief | 13mm | 13mm | 11mm | 13mm | |
Relative brightness | 25.0 | 25.0 | 17.6 | 9.6 | |
Minimum Focusing Distance: m (ft.) | 6m (19.7ft.) | 9m (29.5ft.) | 9m (29.5ft.) | 10.3m (33.8ft.) | |
Dimensions | Height: mm (in.) | 132mm (5.2in.) | 167mm (6.6in.) | 162mm (6.4in.) | 167mm (6.6in.) |
Width: mm (in.) | 188mm (7.4in.) | 199mm (7.8in.) | 199mm (7.8in.) | 199mm (7.8in.) | |
Depth: mm (in.) | 58mm (2.3in.) | 66mm (2.6in.) | 66mm (2.6in.) | 66mm (2.6in.) | |
Weight: g (oz.) | 735g (25.9oz.) | 870g (30.7oz.) | 860g (30.3oz.) | 885g (31.2oz.) | |
Included Accessories | Case, Neck Strap, Eyepiece lens cap, Objective lens cap |