It’s easy to look at Fujifilm and just see cameras and lenses, but the company has a hand in other things too. For example, it has a line of binoculars that start at $230 and reach over $1,000. Its new TS-L2040 tops that category thanks to its powerful zoom and built-in electronic stabilization.
Fujifilm announces two binoculars in the above Techno-Stabi line 20x magnification TS-L2040 as well as 16x TS-L1640Fujifilm says that while primarily designed for bird watchers, they’re also suitable for general use cases. Across Fujifilm’s entire range, these two new options are designed to combine clarity and performance Its flagship Techno-Stabi TS-X1440 With a lighter weight, more compact form factor such as the TS12x28WP.
The result is binoculars that are smaller and approximately 34% lighter than the flagship model. They both measure 7.3 x 4.8 x 2.8 inches (185.5 x 122 x 72 mm) and weigh about 30 ounces.
Both new binoculars feature a 40mm objective lens diameter that allows more light into the binoculars, which Fujifilm says results in 39% brighter scenes than the TS12x28WP above, which is why they are popular with many A hundred dollars more expensive. The two binoculars feature extra-low dispersion (ED) glass with Fujinon EBC multicoatings, as well as phase correction coated prisms said to provide superior clarity, color fidelity and reduced lens flare, especially in challenging lighting conditions. produces.
To put the magnification a user can expect in more easily understood terms, objects viewed through the TS-L1640 and TS-L2040 that are 160 feet or 200 feet away, respectively, will look as if they were only 10 Feet apart.
Both the TS-L1640 and TS-L2040 are IPX7 waterproof (can be submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes).
The real selling point of these new binoculars is not just the magnification, but the built-in stabilization – a feature also found in the flagship TS-X1440 binoculars. Fujifilm says that when viewing through such high-magnification binoculars, small movements at the other end may be highly visible, creating unpleasant and shaky views. To help, Fujifilm added electronic stabilization capability of plus and minus three degrees to both binoculars. The company says that when combined with the ergonomic design, these will make the binoculars easier to use and allow them to depict higher clarity and detail.
However, electronic stabilization doesn’t come without a cost, and that’s in the form of power from two AAA batteries. Fujifilm says this will allow for up to 30 hours of continuous use including use of the auto-off function.
Fujifilm’s new binoculars will be available for purchase starting January 31, 2025, priced at $1,199.95 for the TS-L1640 and $1,299.95 for the TS-L2040.
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