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M Zander (Nishinomiya City, Japan
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Top Notch workmanship, design and optical performance
Maximum sharpness, resolution, throughput and contrast
--- At a very reasonable price---
Japanese Orthoscopic Eyepieces
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Get Real Japanese Orthoscope Eyepieces!

A few focal lengths have sold out,but the OR4 / 5 / 12.5 and 18mm eyepieces remain available in 0.965" barrel sizes. Compare size against the 1.25" size OR25 at upper left corner.
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Our world famous lineup of orthoscopic eyepieces sport the highest quality Japanese workmanship, sharp "eagle-eye" views and excellent color correction. Our OR eyepieces will satisfy even the most demanding planetary observer, including those used to much more expensive and "flashy" name brand eyepieces, but at 1/4 ~1/10 the cost! OR YOUR MONEY BACK!
Our OR eyepieces are all lovingly handmade, one at a time by craftsmen at the Tokyo factory. Producing them now for over 40 years, you can be sure of optical, mechanical and design quality you can be proud of for years to come. High magnification inclined apo-refractor, Maksutov, SCT and Mewlon users will be especially pleased with their planetary and double star viewing performance. The gorgeous barrel design includes snug filter threads and a tight, sharp field stop that precisely defines the field of view. All OR eyepiece also include caps on both ends.
For maximum image definition, contrast and light transmission, the eye lens of each eyepiece is multicoated, all other surfaces are magnesium flouride coated. Eye relief is plentiful and images merge well when used in a binocular viewer. Apparent field of view of all focal lengths hovers in the 45< degree range.
This level of quality comes at the very low price of 4,800 yen each, meaning that getting even an entire set, or doubling up for binoviewing, is a more than reasonable proposition. Eyepieces weigh in at 65~95 grams for 1.25" and from 40 to 65 grams in the .965" size. Eye lens diameters for the shortest three focal lengths range from 3mm for the OR4, 4mm for OR 5 and 5mm for OR6.
Our OR eyepieces are available in either 1.25" (4mm / 5mm / 6mm / 7mm / 9mm / 12.5mm /18mm /25mm) or 0.965" (4mm / 5mm / 12.5mm /18mm ) barrel size. Please specify FL and barrel size upon your order. Every OR eyepiece includes plastic caps on both ends.
Please see below for eyepiece specs. The 1.25" barrel size ORs are usually in stock for immediate delivery. The 0.965" barrel size ORs and Japanese made Kelner and Erfle eyepieces are available on a special order basis, with delivery about 2~4 weeks from your order.( Sorry, the OR7, 8,9 and 25mm, in .965" barrel size, are sold out and there are no plans for another production run)
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My promise to you: You will either love your OR eyepiece or you get your money back!
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Made in Japan highest quality ERFLE eyepieces available in 16mm, 20mm and 25mm focal lengths (1.25" barrel only).
Kelner 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 20 and 25mm also available on a Made to Order basis (2~4 week delivery, please specify .965" or 1.25" barrel sizes)
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Kokusai Kohki ORTHOSCOPIC (Or) Eyepiece Specifications
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Eyepiece
Type
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AVAILABLE
Barrel Sizes
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Eye Lens OD
(mm)
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F.O.V (degrees)
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Eye Relief (mm)
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Weight (gr)
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Item No
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Item No
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Price (Yen)
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.965"
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1.25"
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.965"
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1.25"
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.965"
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1.25"
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OR 4mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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4
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41
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41
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3.5
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40
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80
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AVAILABLE
1012
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AVAILABLE
1004
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4,800 Yen
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OR 5mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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4.5
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43
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43
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4.0
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40
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85
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AVAILABLE
1013
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AVAILABLE
1005
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4,800 Yen
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OR 6mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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5.8
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43
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43
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4.8
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42
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90
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1006
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4,800 Yen
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OR 7mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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6.5
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42
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42
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5.6
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45
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90
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1007
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4,800 Yen
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OR 9mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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8.3
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42
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42
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7.2
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47
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92
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1008
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4,800 Yen
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OR 12.5mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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11
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44
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44
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10
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50
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96
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AVAILABLE
1017
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AVAILABLE
1009
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4,800 Yen
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OR 18mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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17
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44
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46
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14.4
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65
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97
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AVAILABLE
1018
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AVAILABLE
1010
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4,800 Yen
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OR 25mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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21
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45
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47
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20
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76
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100
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1011
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4,800 Yen
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Kokusai Kohki KELNER (K) Eyepiece Specifications
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Kelner 6mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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5.8
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42
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42
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4.8
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55
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85
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1020
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3,300 Yen
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Kelner 9mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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10
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44
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44
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7.2
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60
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105
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SOLD OUT
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SOLD OUT
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3,300 Yen
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Kelner 12mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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8.5
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40
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40
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9.6
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62
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120
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AVAILABLE
1030
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AVAILABLE
1022
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3,300 Yen
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Kelner 18mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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16.8
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45
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47
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9.6
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65
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100
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1023
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3,300 Yen
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Kelner 20mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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16.8
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45
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47
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15
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65
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100
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AVAILABLE
1032
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AVAILABLE
1024
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3,300 Yen
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Kelner 25mm
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.965" or 1.25"
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16.8
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42
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45
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16
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75
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105
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SOLD OUT
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AVAILABLE
1025
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3,300 Yen
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Kokusai Kohki ERFLE (ER) Eyepiece Specifications
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Erfle 16mm
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1.25"
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15.5
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N/A
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60
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9.6
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NA
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175
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N/A
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AVAILABLE
1001
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8,190 Yen
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Erfle 20mm
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1.25"
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21
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N/A
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62
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11
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NA
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175
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N/A
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AVAILABLE
1002
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8,190 Yen
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Erfle 25mm
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1.25" |
22
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N/A
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62
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21
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NA
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175
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N/A
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AVAILABLE
1003
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8,190 Yen
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The above "SOLD OUT" 0.965" size eyepieces are out of stock and commencing a new production run requires a minuimum 500 pc order per size. Hence the SOLD OUT designation (we don`t anticipate another production run at this time).....The good news is that we plan on being able to deliver the remaining .965" size ORs, and most of the .965" size Kelners, for the time being, with about a 2 ~ 4 week delivery time from order. The 1.25" ORs are usually in stock and will continue to around for a while :- ) BG
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We ship via fast EMS Airmail to anywhere in the world!
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to ship you 1 ~ 3 OR eyepieces
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Please add 2,000 Yen to your order
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to ship you 4 ~ 6 OR eyepieces
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Please add 2,500 Yen to your order
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to ship you 7~10 OR eyepieces
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Please add 3,500 Yen to your order
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to ship you 11+ OR eyepieces
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Fee varies according to destination. Please request a quote
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Payment via PayPal welcome! Our Paypal account is under my email address: magellan@kkohki.com
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NEW!
NIKON HYPER WIDE
NAV HW Eyepieces
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Riding the wave of their international success with the NAV-SW series eyepieces, Nikon now offers the new hyper wide 102 degee FOV NAV-HW series eyepieces. This series consists of two focal lengths, the 12.5mm NAV-12.5HW and the 17mm NAV-17HW. Each eyepiece also includes, at no charge!, the unique benefit of an "EiC" tele-extender lens, specifically designed for each eyepiece, that shortens the focal length to 10mm in the case of the NAV-12.5HW, and the NAV-17HW to 14mm. Which means you are actually getting two eyepieces for the price of one.
The NAV-12.5HW is a 1.25" eyepiece that includes a 2" screw on barrrel. The NAV-17HW is a dedicated 2" eyepiece. All surfaces are multi-coated with world class Nikon coatings and the mechanical and cosmetic finish is, well, perfect, as you would expect with any Nikon product.
Either eyepiece is delivered in a big package, making airmail shipping rates are a bit on the high side. But I am sure you will find your Nikon HW to be a superb addition to your eyepiece case and your pride and joy as you train it on the night skies. Available from Nikon in 2~3 days from your order.


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NIKON NAV HW Series (visual) Eyepiece Specs
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Item
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f/l
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Field of View
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Eye relief
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Lens Design
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Size (mm)
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Barrel Size
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Weight (gram)
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Price (Japan Yen)
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NAV 12.5 HW
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12.5mm
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102 degree
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16mm
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7 group / 10 lens
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64 x 151
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1.25" & 2"
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670
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99,800 Yen
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NAV 12.5 HW
with EiC-10
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10mm
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102 degree
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16mm
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8 group / 12 lens
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64 x 170
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1.25" & 2"
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690
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EiC-10 included free
with your NAV 12.5HW!
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NAV 17 HW
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17mm
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102 degree
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16mm
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7 group / 10 lens
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64 x 157
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2" only
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950
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99,800 Yen
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NAV 17 HW
with EiC-14
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14mm
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102 degree
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16mm
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8 group / 12 lens
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64 x 167
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2" only
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990
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EiC-14 included free
with your NAV 17HW!
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We ship via fast EMS Airmail to anywhere in the world!
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to ship one NAV HW eyepiece
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Please add 5,000 Yen to your order
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for additional eyepiece
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Fee varies according to destination. Please request a quote
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Payment via PayPal welcome! Our Paypal account is under my email address: magellan@kkohki.com
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NIKON NAV SW Eyepieces
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Hot off their optical benches, Nikon commemorated the International Year of Astronomy 2009 with the birth of their brand new and long awaited NAV-SW series eyepieces. Manufactured in five different focal lengths, all are now currently available and shippng from order
Nikon NAV SWs, based on their excellent eyepieces for Nikon spotting scopes, have evolved to meet the requirements of high level astronomical observation, with the deepest attention devoted to exquisite rendition of astronomical point sources of light, while also taking a chapter for the digiscope design world, which demands flat fields and sharp images right to the very edge of the field of view. The NAV SW design emphasizes suppresion of field curvature and all astigmatism to bring about the maximum improvement in edge of field fidelity wthout sacrificing the quality of the image at the central of field.
The compact Nikon NAV SWs are 72 degree FOV eyepieces that come with 1.25" barrels that are threaded for standard filters. The comfortable eye relief specs for each eyepiece are designed to also harmonize with the optical performance of that eyepiece. Also, removal of exit pupil aberrations virtually eliminates any instance of kidney bean blackout effect, regardless of where the eye is placed during observation. The excellent color balance of the NAV SWs was derived through rigorous testing of this optical parameter on terrestrial objects, insuring the highest degree of planetary and lunar color rendition. Multicoatings on every optical surface make sure that these images are also as bright and otherwise distortion free as possible.
The Nikon NAV SW exterior design is somewhat reminiscent of the tried and true Nikkor lens design, with an attractive, high quality appearance, and rollets located around the entire circumference making the eyepieces easy and sure to grip even in darkness, or with gloved hands. A flexible silicone rubber eye shield on the top of the eyepiece helps block streets lights and other annoying sources of light pollution, especially a help when viewing sensitive planetary and lunar surface details at high magnifications. The rubber eyeguard is painted with a unique phosphorescent logo that glows ever so slightly to help make seeing the eyepieces (or finding them) in the dark just a little easier.
Nikon NAV SWs moisture resistant design will provide long years of constant and worry free service and viewing pleasure to discriminating astronomers in any observing environment worldwide.
The combination of the ideal optical qualities of a flat and wide 72 degree FOV that is sharp from edge to edge, excellent color rendition, comfortable eye relief intelligently designed to harmonzie specifically with each eyepiece, a beautiful and compact body design, highest quality Japanese glass, multi-coatings and exterior materials, and a good selection of focal lengths, makes the Nikon NAV SWs a true and new winner in the ever expanding world of 21 century astronomy.
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NIKON NAV SW Series (visual) Eyepiece Specs
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Item
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f/l
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Field of View
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Eye relief
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Lens Design
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Size (mm)
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Weight (gram)
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Price (Japan Yen)
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NAV 5SW
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5mm
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72 degree
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18mm
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6 group / 8 lens
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56.5 x 91
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300
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37,900 Yen
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NAV 7SW
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7mm
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72 degree
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17mm
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6 group / 8 lens
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56.5 x 78
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290
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37,900 Yen
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NAV 10SW
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10mm
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72 degree
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19mm
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6 group / 8 lens
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56.5 x 79
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300
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37,900 Yen
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NAV 14SW
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14mm
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72 degree
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18mm
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5 group / 7 lens
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56.5 x 77.5
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275
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37,900 Yen
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NAV 17.5SW
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17.5mm
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72 degree
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26mm
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5 group / 8 lens
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56.5 x 94.5
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365
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42,900 Yen
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EiC-16
converter lens
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Specifically optimized for Nikon NAV SWs, the EiC-16 provides a 1.6X tele-extension for the NAV SWs, with even more enhanced field curvature and astigamitism suppresion. Can also be used with other makers` eyepieces, 1.25" size
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21,000 Yen
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Nikon NAV 10SW and EiC-6 in stock and shipping
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We ship via fast EMS Airmail to anywhere in the world!
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to ship one NAV SW eyepiece
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Please add 2,000 Yen to your order
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for additional eyepiece
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Fee varies according to destination. Please request a quote
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Payment via PayPal welcome! Our Paypal account is under my email address: magellan@kkohki.com
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Pentax Eyepieces
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70 degree apparent field of view, Eye relief 20mm
Practically waterproof, to assure you of years of problem-free observing
Beautiful to look AT, as well as look through
Kokusai Kohki offers the fabulous Pentax XO and XW series wide angle SMC (super multi-coated) eyepiece lineup.Though not rock bottom low price, this premium eyepiece provides tack sharp and bright images to the edge of the very wide field. Adding in superior light throughput and plenty of eye relief, the XW series deserves a place in every serious observer`s eyepiece case. The Pentax XW series also offers the discriminating observer the following benefits:
* All focal lengths standardized with a dazzling 70 degree field of view, and generous 20mm of eye relief, for ease of viewing even when wearing glasses.
* A brand new design that incorporates high refractive index Lanthanum glass elements. This sophisticated design corrects and balances all optical abberrations for images that approach optical perfection. An added plus is the extra effort made to compensate for spherical aberations found in the human eye, virtually removing kidney bean and blackout effects. A truly easy to view through eyepiece.
* Proprietary Pentax multi-coatings on every air to glass surface, with special coatings also applied to all cemented surfaces, assuring you of superior light transmission (550nm transmits at approximately 96%, and overall transmission of all visible wavelengths measured at over 90%)
* Computer designed field stops placed at critical locations provide the highest degree of high contrast views
* Choose from 3.5mm, 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm, 20mm, 30mm and 40mm focal lengths. A full lineup of all your favorite focal lengths let you choose exactly the right eyepiece for low power viewing of Milky way star fields all the way to medium and high power planetary and lunar observing.
* The XW series conforms to a JIS 4 "daily use" waterproofing rating, assuring you that your eyepiece will give you maximum value over the years by remaining unaffected by the usual dewing and wetness that occur during your observation sessions (Note: this level does NOT assure waterproofing if the eyepiece is totally immersed in water).
* The WX series 3.5mm to 20mm eyepieces use a 1.25" size barrel and the XW30mm and XW40mm come with a 2 inch barrel.
* Height adjustable rotating eye caps let you easily place your eye at the exact location for comfortable viewing and perfect eye relief. Removing the eye cap exposes a 43mm / P0.75mm pitch male thread, for accessory attachment.
* All Pentax XW and XO eyepieces are threaded for standard 1.25" , or 2" size filters, depending on their barrel sizes.
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Pentax XW Series (visual) Eyepiece Specs
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Focal Length
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Field of View
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Eye relief
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Lens Design
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Field Stop(mm) |
Size (mm)
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Weight (gram)
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Price (Japan Yen)
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XW3.5mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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5 group / 8 lens
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4.3
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61 x 137
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405
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34,400 Yen
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XW5mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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5 group / 8 lens
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6.2
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61 x 127
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395
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31,200 Yen
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XW7mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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6 group / 8 lens
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8.8
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61 x 120
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390
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31,200 Yen
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XW10mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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6 group / 7 lens
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12.4
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61 x 110
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390
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31,200 Yen
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XW14mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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6 group / 7 lens
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17.6
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61 x 97
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365
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31,200 Yen
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XW20mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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4 group / 6 lens
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24.0
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61 x 86
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355
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31,200 Yen
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| Pentax let us know that the XW30 and XW40 are now out of production and remaining inventory is limited. If you are thinking of one of these, best to order NOW! as they could run out at any time - BG |
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XW30mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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6 group / 7 lens
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36.2
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76 x 123
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740
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47,800 Yen
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XW40mm
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70 degree
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20mm
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5 group / 6 lens
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46.5
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76 x 117
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700
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49,800 Yen
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Pentax X0 Series (high magnification visual and eyepiece projection) Eyepiece Specs
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XO 2.5mm
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44 degree |
3.9mm
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3 group / 6 lens
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37 x 56
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105
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29,800 Yen
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XO 5mm
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44 degree |
3.6mm
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3 group / 5 lens
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37 x 45
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90
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29,800 Yen
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Pentax XP Series (eyepiece projection only) Eyepiece Specs
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XP 24mm
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N / A
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N / A
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5 group / 6 lens
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30 x 69
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70
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24,800 Yen *
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* Only 2 new ones left in the whole world and I have them both in stock.
And when they`re gone, they`re gone forever
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Pentax XF Series (for field scope and binoviewers) Eyepiece Specs
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XF 8.5mm
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60 degree
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18mm
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4 group / 6 lens
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43 x 83
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150
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16,800 Yen
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XF 12mm
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60 degree
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18mm
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4 group / 6 lens
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43 x 78
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150
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16,800 Yen
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XP Series Eyepiece
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XP 3.8mm
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XP 8mm
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XP 24mm
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We ship via fast EMS Airmail to anywhere in the world!
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to ship one XW eyepiece
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Please add 2,000 Yen to your order
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for additional eyepiece
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Fee varies according to destination. Please request a quote
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to ship XO or XP eyepiece (and no XWs)
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please use OR eyepiece EMS airmail pricing
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Correct View 8x50 Illuminated Finder EF-508
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Our 5th production run of the EF-508 correct view finder is available in the most popular color, WHITE/ We now offer you a choice of two types of finder brackets. We continue to offer the standard style finder bracket, with a foot that mates from about a 144mm OD to about a 25cm tube outer diameter tube without any problems (for tube ODs larger and smaller than these, the use of a small spacer or shim will easily allow a decent fit). We also offer a sleak new Vixen saddle plate compatible finder bracket of our own original design.
The EF-508 uses a well made pechan prism internally, to right the upside down image coming from the objective lens. This prism gives surprisingly clear and bright views and in no way feels inferior to the image seen thru a typical upside down finder of the same aperature. An X type reticle, marked in 1 degree increments, uses a center bubble for putting your object of interest in the center of the FOV, without covering it up. A brightness adjustable red LED that illuminates the reticle is standard with your EF-508.
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EF-508 in white, with the Baader Planetarium "standard bracket". The EF-508 finder is also available as an optical tube by itself. The Vixen white colored saddle plate is also available as a 588 yen option (see below). A variable brightness red LED illuminator is standard equipment with each EF-508 finder.
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Though optically of significantly high quality, the correct view EF-508`s greatest claim to fame, is, well, its correct view image. Objects appear in correct up/down/left/right orientation, as if viewing them either with the naked eye, a binocular or a spotting scope.This makes correlating stellar patterns in the FOV with your star chart a snap. And reading far away billboards, street signs, etc is a breeze (no more having to stand on your head ;- )
Each EF-508 is personally inspected before shipment and is accurately focused. Of course everyone has their own focus preferences, and you can easily adjust the infinity focus, and reticle focus with some quick turns of the adjustment rings.
To help deliver the brightest possible images, all optical surfaces are fully multi-coated.
The red LED unit is delivered with two LR-41 button batteries that are easily sourced where-ever batteries are sold.
The EF-508 is a robust optic, and slightly heavier than a standard finderscope. We have seen very few problems over the years with the sale of over 2000 units worldwide to date (though almost all in Japan).
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The EF-508 correct view finder is made in China for us to our specifications, and each unit is inspected for quality here in Kyoto. |
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Correct View EF-508 Specs
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| Optics |
8x50mm / achromat lens / Kelner eyepiece / effective aperture 48mm/ apparnet FOV 56 degrees / Actual FOV 56 degrees |
| Coatings |
Fully multi-coated |
| Prism |
Uses one pechan prism internally |
| Eye relief |
approx 18mm |
| Dimensions |
approx 55mm x 235mm |
| Weight |
Approx 500 grams |
| Tube Colors available |
White only |
| LED |
uses LR-41 button battery x 2 pc (included) |
| Reticle pattern |
X shape, scaled in 1 degree increments: pattern |
| Misc |
Infinity focus and reticle focus uses helcoid focus rings. Download manual here |
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EF-508 pricing
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EF-508 OTA and OTA with finder bracket
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Price
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ef5081w
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EF-508 OTA only, no bracket / color WHITE |
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12,800 Yen
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| ef5082W |
EF-508 OTA with Vixen compatible finder bracket and LED illuminator / OTA color WHITE (but no saddle) |
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14,800 Yen
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| ef5082FS |
EF-508 OTA with Vixen compatible finder bracket, standard bracket and LED illuminator / OTA color WHITE |
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16,800 Yen
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| 508K |
Standard finder bracket for EF-508, with removable foot, in hamer tone brown color (black is sold out) |
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photo 2
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2,800 Yen
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| 508V |
Vixen finder bracket for EF-508 (compatible with Vixen saddle / saddle plate not included |
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6,090 Yen
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| 2654-04 |
Vixen saddle plate, white only |
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588 Yen
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| 508S |
(spare) LED illuminator only, for EF-508, with two LR-41 button batteries |
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2,980 Yen
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We ship via fast EMS Airmail to anywhere in the world!
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to ship one EF-508 OTA or EF508 OTA + finder bracket
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Please add 2,000 Yen to your order
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for additional finders
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Fee varies according to destination. Please request a quote
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Payment via PayPal welcome! Our Paypal account is under my email address: magellan@kkohki.com
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Accessories For Vixen PORTA / PORTA II
Slewing Handle : "New Guide Handle"
Carry Bag : "PORTA Bag"
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| The Vixen PORTA, and newest model PORTA II alt-azimuth mounts, have taken Japan by storm and I hear that they are hot sellers all over the world. And no wonder; the PORTA mount carries a decent payload up to about 5~6, maybe 7Kg, OTAs attach easily to it with the now nearly universal Vixen dovetail plate, it has competent dual axis slow motion handles, and comes complete with a very decent height adjustable aluminum tripod, all for a quite reasonable price. And it`s rather pretty too. But we did notice one aspect of the PORTA mount that, in use, sometimes proves to be amazingly annoying .....
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Aiming your PORTA mounted OTA around the sky usually means grabbing the focuser or star diagonal and then using this "handle" to point your scope. This often results in twisting the star diagonal out of alignment, getting gear grease on fingers or even having the star diagonal+eyepiece combination fall off onto the hard ground below....Yikes! At any rate, the usual method is, oh, so, well,... inelegant....And perhaps not very accurate either. And certainly not convenient....
Instead of grabbing and then man-handling the focuser, the simple addition of a robust handle to the altitude axis of the PORTA removes all this lack of finesse with a quick and easy installation. Our own "New Guide Handle", designed specifically for use on both PORTA mounts, has a foam covered grip on the end that keeps fingers warm, and lets you become the true master of your trusty PORTA mount ;-)
"New Guide Handle", for both PORTA and PORTA II mounts, attaches in about 5 easy minutes, and the necessary tools are included with your PORTA mount as it comes from Vixen. Attachment involves removing the dovetail saddle plate on the altitude axis, slipping it over the New Guide Handle, then rebolting the combination back on to the altitude axis, a very simple procedure that is also kinda fun to perform. Highly recommended for all PORTA users!!
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1) Gather your implements from under the rubber cover of your PORTA`s azimuth axis
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2) Use this hex wrench to loosen the screws attaching the saddle plate to the altitude axis.
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3) Get your New Guide Handle in hand, along with the included attachment screws.
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4) Line up the holes in the saddle plate with the New Guide Handle and insert the screws
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| 5) With the same hex wrench, screw the saddle plate, with the New Guide Handle sandwiched between it and the mount, back onto the altitude axis |
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6) Installation completed in 5 minutes or less! Make pointing of your PORTA easy, intuitive, accurate and for the first time, elegant! |
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For both PORTA and PORTA II mounts, we also offer a PORTA specific carry bag that perfectly conforms to the hump of the alt-azimuth head assembly, and includes an inner pocket for holding the plastic parts tray from between the tripod legs. Rugged materials and strong zippers will keep your PORTA safe for a lifetime and it sure makes transporting and storing your PORTA mount a cinch. One of our most popular items in the Japanese market, this carry bag can also contain other makers` tripods or even complete telescope OTAs like a TAK FC125 (without removing the finder).
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PORTA BAG
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Internal pocket for the parts tray
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PORTA mount inside
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Part #
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Part Name
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Price
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nhg
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New Guide Handle for PORTA/PORTA II
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4,800 yen
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bag-porta
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Carry bag for PORTA/PORTA II
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6,800 yen
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We ship via fast EMS Airmail to anywhere in the world!
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to ship 1 New Guide handle
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Please add 1,000 Yen to your order
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to ship 1 Carry Bag
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Please add 2,000 Yen to your order
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For currency conversion (OANDA) click here
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Payment via PayPal welcome! Our Paypal account is under my email address: magellan@kkohki.com
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Sorry, no shopping basket... For orders and inquiries Please email me (Barry Gooley) directly
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Eyepiece Bolt Cases
Tough screw-on plastic bolt covers protect eyepieces from dust, grime, wetness and abrasion. Choose from 3 sizes that will fit all but the latest super sized eyepieces. Low cost, light weight and with tight threads that do not come undone unless you want them to. Cheap insurance that will keep your eyepieces individually protected, probably forever, with no maintenance. Will also accept labeling with an oil based felt pen. (Water resistant but not waterproof- not to be immersed in water with your precious eyepieces inside!). These bolt cases probably have a thousand other uses as well. How about using them to store nuts and bolts, coins, gold dust, trail mix or even your favorite coffee beans.... ; - )
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Part #
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Part Name
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Inside dimensions
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Price
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NEC1
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Screw on Bolt Case "Large"
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64mm x 115mm
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580 yen
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NEC2
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Screw on Bolt Case "Medium"
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48mm x 102mm
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380 yen
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NEC0
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Screw on Bolt Case "Small"
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40mm x 80mm
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280 yen
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For currency conversion (OANDA) click here
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Sorry, no shopping basket... For orders and inquiries Please email me (Barry Gooley) directly
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