Ricoh Announces PENTAX JUPITER Series Binoculars

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Mar 16, 2022, 21:00 ET

Four new porro-prism models feature large-aperture objective lenses for bright, clear viewing, even in low-light conditions

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX JUPITER series of porro-prism binoculars. The four models in the new series feature large-aperture objective lenses to ensure a bright, clear field of vision, even in low-light conditions, such as outdoors at dusk, at night or at indoor events. With a choice of magnifications ranging from 8x to 16x, users can find a PENTAX JUPITER series model that best suits their needs and intended applications, whether it's wildlife viewing, astronomical observation or a basketball game.

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation announced the PENTAX JUPITER series of porro-prism binoculars. The four models in the new series feature large-aperture objective lenses to ensure a bright, clear field of vision, even in low-light conditions, such as outdoors at dusk, at night or at indoor events. With a choice of magnifications ranging from 8x to 16x, users can find a PENTAX JUPITER series model that best suits their needs and intended applications.

The PENTAX JUPITER series binoculars are designed for comfortable viewing, even for first-time binocular users. The series includes models with magnifications of 8x40, 10x50, 12x50 and 16x50. Each incorporates a large objective lens with an aperture of more than 40 millimeters, providing superb light-gathering power and assuring a sharp, high-contrast image of the subject. The optical element has been treated with a multi-coating process to minimize unwanted reflection of light, delivering a well-defined subject image, free of flare and ghost images.

The binoculars have also been designed to be simple to use and comfortable to hold, with an easy-to-access focus ring and an exterior rubber coating that helps to ensure a secure grip on the body and minimize the possibility of slippage.

The PENTAX JUPITER series is compatible with the optional and currently available TP-3 tripod adapter for use with a tripod.

| Pricing and Availability |

The PENTAX JUPITER series binoculars will be available in April 2022, with the following manufacturer's suggested retail pricing: JUPITER 8x40 - $89.00, JUPITER 10x50 - $99.00, JUPITER 12x50 - $109.00; JUPITER 16x50 - $119.00.

| Specifications |

Feature＼Model		JUPITER 8x40	JUPITER 10x50	JUPITER 12x50	JUPITER 16x50
Magnification		8×	10×	12×	16×
Objective lens diameter		40mm	50mm	50mm	50mm
Real field of view		8.2°	6.5°	5.6°	3.5°
Field of view at 1000m Field of view at one thousand yards		143m 429ft.	114m 342ft.	98m 294ft.	61m 183ft.
Exit pupil		5.0mm	5.0mm	4.2mm	3.1mm
Eye relief		13mm	13mm	11mm	13mm
Relative brightness		25.0	25.0	17.6	9.6
Minimum Focusing Distance: m (ft.)		6m (19.7ft.)	9m (29.5ft.)	9m (29.5ft.)	10.3m (33.8ft.)
Dimensions	Height: mm (in.)	132mm (5.2in.)	167mm (6.6in.)	162mm (6.4in.)	167mm (6.6in.)
	Width: mm (in.)	188mm (7.4in.)	199mm (7.8in.)	199mm (7.8in.)	199mm (7.8in.)
	Depth: mm (in.)	58mm (2.3in.)	66mm (2.6in.)	66mm (2.6in.)	66mm (2.6in.)
Weight: g (oz.)		735g (25.9oz.)	870g (30.7oz.)	860g (30.3oz.)	885g (31.2oz.)
Included Accessories		Case, Neck Strap, Eyepiece lens cap, Objective lens cap

| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. Is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

The company operating now as Ricoh Company Ltd. was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Today, the company continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as Ricoh's offering of stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features.

For further information, please visit www.us.ricoh-imaging.com

SOURCE Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation