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ZEISS Nature Catalog Get closer to nature.
zeiss.com/morediscoveries More discoveries. With optics from ZEISS.
“More” is the keyword in nature observation. Birders want to discover more, see more details and identify more species – more of everything. ZEISS responds to this with more technical innovations dedicated to the fulfillment of the needs of nature lovers. And this, in turn, guarantees more unique More discoveries. discoveries. The ZEISS Victory SF line.
The ZEISS Victory SF line is the result of close collaboration between ZEISS engineers and experts in the field of birdwatching. The new ZEISS Victory SF 32 is designed and constructed to fulfill the needs of birders and wildlife enthusiasts and sets new standards, particularly in the areas of ergonomics, image quality and field of view.
Enabling more diversity. The aim is to enable birders to find and observe even the other details, whether in dense reeds, bushes or woodland. Specially developed for best-hidden birds for periods long enough to allow for clear The new ZEISS Victory SF 32 binoculars were created for these birdwatching. identification by distinguishing unique plumage, coloring and moments. ZEISS Victory SF 32. • 90% light transmission. NEW • UFL Concept guarantees brilliant and true-to-life color rendition. Discover the decisive details. • Wide field of view (465 ft at 1,000 yds). In the world of birding, the test of ornithological expertise is • Ergonomic design for hours of fatigue-free not so much the identification of beautiful and brightly colored observation. species. It is much more the fine plumage structures that are rarely identifiable at first glance. The various different harrier species can, for example, only be distinguished by fine details. With the Victory SF, ZEISS has developed binoculars with ZEISS Victory SF 32 exceptional sharpness and color fidelity that are able to resolve 8 × 32, RRP $2,249.99 and render all these distinguishing details as they are in real life. 10 × 32, RRP $2,299.99
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ZEISS Victory SF 42 8 × 42, RRP $2,699.99 10 × 42, RRP $2,749.99 ZEISS Conquest HD 8 × 32, RRP $929.99 8 × 42, RRP $999.99 8 × 56, RRP $1,599.99
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6 | ZEISS ZEISS | 7 Quality you can take everywhere. The ZEISS Pocket models. Ideal for every trip. ZEISS Terra ED Pocket. The compact companion. ZEISS Victory Pocket. • Extremely light and compact. • Delivers an outstanding • Lightweight quality and asymmetric folding viewing image in its class. make this model particularly • Impresses with intuitive handling. handy to carry anywhere. • The design, the mechanical system and the robustness of these binoculars fulfill the ZEISS Terra ED Pocket highest expectations. Colors: Black and grey-black • Wide field of view and FL glass for a particularly 8 × 25, RRP $349.99 sharp and richly detailed viewing image. 10 × 25, RRP $379.99
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Optical quality Outdoor / leisure Birding / wildlife observation Twilight / night
ZEISS Victory SF ZEISS Victory SF SF 8 × 42 Perfect for every trip. SF 10 × 42 SF 8 × 32 ZEISS Terra ED. SF 10 × 32
• Perfectly positioned focusing wheel ZEISS Victory HT ZEISS Victory HT with smooth action and excellent grip HT 8 × 54 for especially fast and easy focusing. HT 10 × 54 • Suitable for the toughest outdoor situations, thanks to the fiberglass-reinforced, ZEISS Victory Pocket ZEISS Victory Pocket
waterproof casing. Pocket 8 × 25 Pocket 10 × 25 • SCHOTT ED glass and hydrophobic multi-layer coating fulfill the highest ZEISS Conquest HD ZEISS Conquest HD optical demands. HD 8 × 56 HD 10 × 56 • Bright, richly detailed image and optimum HD 15 × 56 HD 8 × 42 viewing and handling characteristics. HD 10 × 42 HD 8 × 32 HD 10 × 32
ZEISS Terra ED / Pocket ZEISS Terra ED / Pocket ED 8 × 42 ZEISS Terra ED ED 10 × 42 ED 8 × 32 8 × 25, RRP $349.99 8 × 32, RRP $399.99 8 × 42, RRP $449.99 ED 10 × 32
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8 | ZEISS ZEISS | 9 Discover the heart and soul of nature. Spotting scopes from ZEISS.
Little owl (Athene noctua)
The explorer’s companion. ZEISS Conquest Gavia 85.
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ZEISS Victory Harpia ZEISS photo adapter Harpia 85, RRP $3,699.99 Whether for still pictures or film, our photo adapter allows you to Harpia 95, RRP $3,999.99 mount a digital camera on our spotting scopes and transform them Harpia Eyepiece, RRP $800.00 into powerful telephoto lenses.
ZEISS photo adapter ComfortVision Concept Comparison of the field of view of a Available in different thread sizes: A subjective viewing angle of 72° spotting scope with 30× min. magnification RRP for Harpia RRP for Gavia throughout the entire zoom range (small circle) with the field of view of M49 $79.99 $69.99 for a noticeably broader overview the Harpia at 23× min. magnification M52 $79.99 $69.99 of the terrain. (large circle). Lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) M58 $79.99 $69.99
Spotting scope with 30× Comparison of field Victory Harpia at 23× minimum Whether captured through the Harpia with a camera or, shown here, with a smartphone: of view minimum magnification magnification Digiscoping delivers high-quality photographs of unique moments in the world of nature.
10 | ZEISS ZEISS | 11 Ultra-HT Concept Protecting what we love. SCHOTT high-transmission glass in combi- nation with FL glass for optimum vision in ZEISS nature conservation projects. low light. UFL concept ZEISS optics deliver fascinating observations and unforgettable Optical system containing several SCHOTT fluoride glasses for absolute color fidelity, moments to nature lovers and birdwatchers around the world. brightness, clarity and the finest resolution We strive to protect what we can see, which is why ZEISS of details. Extra-low-dispersion glass actively supports numerous conservation projects. For bright and richly detailed viewing images. BirdLife International LotuTec® In Morocco, ZEISS and BirdLife International are working For fast and easy cleaning of exposed lens together to protect the northern bald ibis, one of the surfaces. world’s rarest birds, from extinction. T* Multi-layer coating for a bright, crystal- clear and high-contrast viewing image.
Fluoride glass Young Birders Weekend – Cornell Lab of Ornithology SCHOTT fluoride glass for bright images. ZEISS and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology support the next generation of birders who are interested in a career High-definition glass in ornithology. With high-definition glass for outstanding resolution of details and natural color rendition.
ZEISS FieldFlattener Technology Migrant Bird Project Israel Extreme edge sharpness, even with wide fields of view. Together with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), ZEISS protects various migration flyways over Israel.
Champions of the Flyway The aim of this event is to promote birdwatching and simultaneously collect donations for the protection of birds. ZEISS sponsors several teams taking part in this 24-hour birdwatching marathon and helps with the organization of the opening gala.
In our social media channels, you will always Grassland/Reed Birds Conservation Programme find a broad spectrum of news and articles from In collaboration with the Naturschutzbund Vorarlberg the colorful world of nature observation and organization, ZEISS is dedicating its efforts to the birdwatching. protection of these birds by biotope management and intensive defense against predators. Whichever communication channel you prefer, we are looking forward to your contributions. Join the ZEISS Birding community.
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