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Swift binoculars and spotting
scopes
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Swift Spotting Scopes
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| Spotting scopes
are telescopes configured for terrestrial viewing
by using additional lenses to produce an upright
image. They pick up where binoculars leave off
in that the high end of binocular magnification
is usually around 10x; powers higher than this
magnify not only the subject, but the movement
of the observers' hands and produce a pronounced
"jiggling" of the image that degrades
the image. The magnification range of most spotting
scopes is in the 15x to 75x range and are designed
to be used on a stable mount such as a tripod.
Most scopes also have a 60mm objective lens or
larger to collect more light to compensate for
the loss of light at higher magnifications. Swift
Instruments, Inc. produces a fine line of spotting
scopes for all uses, with the Nighthawk Series
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Swift Long Range
Binoculars
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| Long range or high
power binoculars are use for birding, especially
for observing hawks, eagles, and shorebirds from
longer distances. 10x50 binoculars are now considered
the standard for astronomy. Our distinguished
line of long range binoculars includes varied
models from 9x to 20x. As the power increases,
we have increased the size of the objective lens
for better light transmission. Our 80mm models,
845 and 846, are supplied with a sturdy tripod
adapter, and although they may be hand held, we
recommend that they be used primarily with a good
photographic tripod. We have three models in the
10x,50 configuration for long-range work and good
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Swift Marine
Binoculars
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| Since 1926, Swift
binoculars have been the reliable, and sometime
life-saving companion of professional amateur
mariners-and the right arm of sportsmen. A supplier
to the Cup Defenders, armed services, and merchant
mariners, this category comprises four armored,
waterproof binoculars, plus two rubber armored
economy models. This line includes our floating
#782 Sea Gull Binocular, armored, waterproof,
and bright yellow.
All of these glasses incorporate the finest
quality lenses and prisms, plus hard amber and/or
magenta coating to reduce reflection and internal
glare. These superb optics are housed in precision
cast, finely machined and anodized bodies of
ultra-light alloy. All include roll down rubber
eyecups for easy eyeglass viewing and all are
elegantly gift boxed.
Useful optional accessories for our marine
line of glasses include the #301 Flotation
Strap which does double duty as a comfortable
neck strap and a "life-preserver"
for your binocular. If dropped overboard, the
flotation strap will keep your binocular afloat.
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Swift Compact
Binoculars
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| For activities such
as backpacking, hiking, biking, and mountain climbing,
where weight and bulk are important considerations,
a Swift Compact binocular is the glass of choice.
When you need a top quality binocular for exacting
situations, check out our NEW 802 and 803
Trilyte models. Rubber covered, close-focusing
to 8 feet, and with phase coating and multi-coated
optics, they produce vivid colors and superb contrast.
The 712 Trekker is very compact, and described
by one long time binocular user as "the finest
compact instrument" he'd ever looked through.
Our Micron and Trilyte Series include porro prism
and roof prism design, respectively, featuring
multi-coated lenses and Lifetime Warranties. Two
Aerolite economy models round out the line. |
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Swift Theatre
Binoculars
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Designed for the
theatre and opera where viewing is at closer ranges
than usual, theatre glasses magnify 3 or 4 times
and have wider fields of view than do regular
binoculars. They are stylishly finished in black
or burgundy enamel or lustrous Mother of Pearl
with gold accents. The #705 Fire Fly is an opera
glass with a built-in red light for reading programs
in dim halls.
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Swift Hunting
Binoculars
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| Our Hunting category
includes some binoculars featured elsewhere on
these pages such as our Ultra-Lites, and the two
new waterproof, armored roof prism glasses, the
#816 and #817 Trilytes. When you need to spot
game at a distance and in poor light and weather
conditions, you need a top quality, rugged binocular.
Some of the finest are listed below.
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