Description
Nikon Prostaff 5 20×60 S Product description
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Bright, Multi-Coated Optics: The 60mm objective lens of the Prostaff 5 20×60 S features fully multi-coated lenses across all air-to-glass surfaces. This advanced coating technology ensures maximum light transmission, resulting in consistently bright and high-contrast images, even during dawn or dusk observations.
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Modular Design for Versatility: As a standalone body, this spotting scope offers unparalleled modularity. It seamlessly pairs with a range of Nikon Prostaff series eyepieces, allowing users to customize their magnification and field of view for specific applications, from wildlife observation to target shooting.
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Built for the Outdoors: Engineered with a focus on durability and portability, the Prostaff 5 20×60 S body features a lightweight yet robust construction. Its rubber-armored exterior provides a secure grip and offers enhanced shock resistance, making it ideal for rugged outdoor environments and varied weather conditions.
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Intuitive Focusing System: Experience quick and precise image acquisition with the Prostaff 5’s smooth, ergonomic focusing mechanism. This intuitive design allows for fine adjustments, ensuring that subjects are brought into crisp, sharp focus with minimal effort, enhancing your viewing experience.
ABOUT THE Nikon Prostaff 5 20×60 S
This Nikon Prostaff 5 20×60 S is a versatile spotting scope body, designed for observers seeking a lightweight yet robust optical platform. It stands out with its clear 60mm objective lens, which gathers ample light to deliver bright, detailed images, even in challenging low-light conditions. The optical system incorporates fully multi-coated lenses, ensuring superior light transmission and producing vivid, high-contrast views with impressive clarity. This body is a core component of a modular system, allowing users to pair it with a variety of compatible Nikon Prostaff eyepieces, such as the SEP-20, SEP-25, SEP-30W, SEP-38W, and SEP-20-60 zoom eyepieces, to achieve desired magnifications and fields of view. Its durable, rubber-armored construction provides both protection and a secure grip, making it a reliable companion for birdwatching, hunting, and general outdoor observation. It combines portability with robust performance, making it an excellent foundation for a customizable spotting scope setup.
ABOUT Nikon
Nikon Corporation, founded in 1917, is a multinational company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, renowned for its optics and imaging products. Initially established as Nippon Kogaku K.K., the company quickly gained a reputation for precision optical instruments. Nikon is celebrated for its commitment to optical excellence, producing high-quality cameras, binoculars, microscopes, and, of course, spotting scopes. Their philosophy revolves around pushing the boundaries of optical technology and manufacturing, consistently delivering products known for their clarity, durability, and innovative features. Nikon’s long-standing heritage and expertise make them a trusted name among enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.
MAIN FEATURES
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Objective Lens Diameter: 60 mm
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Magnification: 20x (fixed when paired with compatible 20x eyepiece)
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Optical System: Fully multi-coated lenses for bright, clear views
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Compatibility: Designed for use with Nikon Prostaff series eyepieces, including the SEP-20, SEP-25, SEP-30W, SEP-38W, and SEP-20-60 zoom eyepieces (eyepiece not included)
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Construction: Lightweight and robust build for portability
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Focusing System: Fast and precise focusing mechanism
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Mounting: Integrated tripod mounting collar for stable observation
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Protection: Rubber armor for enhanced grip and shock resistance
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a 10-year global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.
IN THE BOX
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Nikon Prostaff 5 20×60 S Spotting Scope Body
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Objective lens cap
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Eyepiece mount cap
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Carrying case
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Instruction manual
General properties
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
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| Spotting Scope Series | Nikon Prostaff 5 60 |
| Made in | Japan |
| In production since | 2013 |
| Warranty | 10 years |
| SKU | BDA322FA+BDB90180 |
Optical properties
| Variable magnification | No |
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| Minimal magnification. | 20.00 x |
| Maximum magnification. | 20.00 x |
| Lens diameter. | 60.00mm |
| Min. exit pupil. | 3.00mm |
| Max. field of view… | 48.00 m/1000m |
| Maximal field of view (deg.) | 2.8° |
Physical properties
| Length. | 290.00mm |
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| Width. | 85.00mm |
| Weight. | 875.00 g |
| Filled with | Nitrogen |
| Lens coating | Fully Multicoated |
| Objective diameter | 60 mm |
| Eyepiece angle | 0° |
| Objective tread | – |
| Body type | Fixed |
| Color | Black |
Special features
| Waterproof | Yes |
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| Fogproof | Yes |
| Special features | Fogproof, Fully multicoated, Waterproof |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Photo adapter | Yes |



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