Zeiss Victory 8x45 T RF User manual

1515-201 Printed in Germany HO-03/2008
www.kodiak.de
All in one: High-performance Binoculars,
Laser Range-Finder, Ballistic Information System (BIS™)
NEW: Victory RF Binoculars
Experience your vision
Carl Zeiss Optical, Inc. 13005 N. Kingston Ave. · Chester · VA 23836 · www.zeiss.com/sports
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Victory RF
Create a better hunt
Sometimes it is not enough to see your game clearly.
Sometimes, for one shot that makes the whole hunt
more memorable, you need to know the exact range to
your target and how bullet drop is going to effect your
placement.
Combined Functionality
1. High-performance optics
2. Laser range-finding
3. Ballistic Information System BIS™
Victory RF binoculars provide the clarity and power you expect
from ZEISS binoculars, together with range-finding and ballistic
information that is often critical for hunting. The large 45 mm
objectives ensure excellent image quality and brightness, even
in twilight.
What you then need are binoculars with maximum
contrast and clarity, which also provide you with the
exact distance to your target and holdover information
based on the trajectory of your load. Discover the new
Victory RF Binoculars: the world’s first binoculars with
integrated laser range-finder, premium ZEISS optics, and
a sophisticated Ballistic Information System.
Performance in Action
Ergonomics and ease of use
The Victory RFs are designed to give you the best experience in
the field. That means both performance and comfort. Holding
these binoculars in your hands, you will be surprised by their
comfortable fit and lightning fast, intuitive operation. A touch
on the range-finding button displays the distance to the target
and then the accurate holdover value.
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Superior Victory optics give you the best view of the
world possible: maximum resolution, exceptional bright-
ness, and absolute clarity. RF binoculars combine this
exceptional view with sophisticated ranging features in a
compact, rugged body. Innovation that improves your
experience in the field – “Made in Germany”.
Range-finder: the “One Touch” Principle
When the range-finder button is pressed, the aim-point lights up so that you can
easily sight your target. After releasing the button, the distance is displayed in
yards or meters. When the Ballistic Information System (BIS™) is activated, the
holdover value is shown shortly after the distance. The “One-Touch” Principle re-
duces wasted motion to a minimum, for a steadier image when range-finding.
Set Button: Three Functions
With the set button you can:
• turn the Ballistic Information System (BIS™) on or off
• select the ballistic program to match your load’s trajectory
• select the desired unit of measurement (meters/centimeters or yards/inches)
Faster than any Game
Intuitive fingertip control
An outstanding view with laser range-finder and BIS™
Putting It All Together
Twilight Performance
45 mm lens diameter and Carl Zeiss T* multi-coating
RF Binoculars offer optimal image quality even in twilight, when hunting is
most challenging. Compared to conventional 42 mm objectives, the 45 mm
objectives offer a 15 % brighter view. High-contrast optics, high efficiency
prisms, and Carl Zeiss T* multi-coating provide outstanding, crystal clear
vision in any light.
Solid Construction
Lightweight, rugged, fully-armored body
The magnesium body, with our unique environmentally friendly anti-corrosion
layer, is extremely resilient. Water and dustproof, and nitrogen filled, the
Victory RF is designed for extreme conditions without internal fogging.
Tough rubber armor absorbs shock and noise, and feels right in your hands.
Comfortable handling
Ergonomics and design
The distinctive shape and finish, rugged construction and
innovative technology take handling and comfort to a higher
level for a better experience in the field. Without a separate
laser emitter tube the Victory RFs look and feel like a binocular
should.
Protective Lens Coating
for Clear Vision
LotuTec®water-repellent coating
Stunning image quality, regardless of the weather: the LotuTec®protective
layer on the lens surfaces causes water to roll right off. Dirt, grime and finger-
prints wipe off with ease.
Clear Information
The self-illuminating LED display
The LED display appears in the center of the field of view when the button is pressed.
It automatically adjusts to the brightness of the surroundings, making it readable
against any background and in any light conditions.
LotuTec®
Winner of Gray‘s
Best award
Gray‘s Sporting
Journal 2008
Expeditions &Guides
Annual
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The Victory RF Concept
Power supply is provided by a standard CR 2 lithium battery and
ensures reliable function, even at low temperatures.
Technical Specifications
T* = Carl Zeiss T* Multi Coating *The measuring range is influenced by the size and degree of reflection
from the object as well as atmospheric conditions.
Display of 237 yards in
the field of view.
After the distance is displayed,
H 8 appears. The hunter
must aim 8 inches over the
aiming-point on the target.
Ballistic Programs
With the SET button you can select one of the six ballistic
programs, depending on your ammunition. Our calculator is
sophisticated enough to allow you to select both ballistic curve
and sight-in distance independent of each other, enabling the
use of both conventional 100-200 yard zeros, and two Euro-
pean systems of “optimum sighting distances”.
The Digital Laser
Range-finder
The combination of speed and accuracy is unique. Press
the range-finder button once, put the aiming-point on the
target, release the button, and the measured distance (up to
1,300 yards or 1,200 meters) appears in the center of the field.
Self-illuminating LEDs give the sharpest readout possible. Hold
the button down for more than 3 seconds and the RF enters
Scan Mode, for continuous measurement of the distance to
small or moving targets.
BIS™ – Ballistic
Information System
Knowing the distance to your target makes a significant differ-
ence in the accuracy of your shot and the success of your hunt.
The fully integrated electronic ballistic calculator (BIS™) will also
give you the correct holdover, based on the distance measured,
and the load trajectory you have pre-selected. The fast laser
range-finder and ballistic calculator will have you on target in
practically no time, every time.
Technical Specifications
Binocular Victory RF
Victory
8x 45T* RF
Victory
10x 45 T*RF
Magnification 8x 10 x
Effective Lens Diameter 45 mm
Exit Pupil Diameter 5.6 mm 4.5 mm
Twilight Factor 19 21
Field of View feet @ 1,000 yds 375 330
Close Focus 18 feet
Diopter Adjustment Range +/ – 3.5 dpt
Exit Pupil Spacing 16 mm 15.5 mm
Pupil Distance 54 –76 mm
Lens Type 4 lens Achromat
Prism System Abbe-König
LotuTec®yes
Nitrogen Filling yes
Water Resistance yes
Height ~ 6.6 inch
Weight with Battery ~ 35 oz
Product No. 52 45 16 52 45 18
Technical Specifications, Laser Rangefinder (for both models)
Laser Class Class 1
Laser Wavelength 904 nm
Measuring Range* 10 – 1,200 m, 10 – 1,300 yd.
Measuring Accuracy ±1yd ≤ 656 yds
± 0.5% > 656 yds
Measuring Time approx. 1 sec., max.
Battery 1x 3V Typ CR 2
Battery Life at 68 F > 10,000 measurements
Accessories Mono 3x 12 52 20 12
Adapter for Mono 52 83 77
Binofix 52 83 87
Air Cell Comfort Carrying Strap 52 91 13
Determination of the Holdover Value using BIS™
Innovative high-performance technology, hidden from sight.
Blue sight line > holdover value H according to the
Ballistic Information System (BIS™): optimal sight-in distance
Red sight line > without aiming-point correction T: low shot
100 yards
200 yards
H
T
Ballistic curves
100 yards sight-in distance : Target Point = Aiming-point (fig. 1)
Trajectory 100 yards (fig. 2)
300 yards shot: corrected aiming-point using BIS™ (fig. 3)
Trajectory 300 yards (fig. 4)
Curve Selection Distance in Yards 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 500
US 1
Bullet Drop in inches
0 -0,5 -2,1 -4,9 -9,2 -15,1 -22,8 -44,2
US 2 0 -0,8 -2,8 -6,4 -11,8 -19,1 -28,5 -56,8
US 3 0 -1,1 -3,7 -8,1 -14,4 -22,6 -33,2 -62,7
US 4 0 -1,5 -4,7 -9,9 -17,4 -27,3 -40,0 -74,5
US 5 0 -1,8 -5,4 -11,6 -20,4 -32,1 -46,9 -85,9
US 6 0 -2,0 -7,2 -15,4 -27,4 -44,0 -66,0 -129,0
Table: Bullet Drop for 100 yards sight-in distance.
US 1: -9,2 inch
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