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GREENKATbinoculars and spotting scopes were good affordable optics typicallyavailable from family run camera shops on U.K. high streets..wherehave all those shops gone? Well times change, but there are stillreally good examples of greenkat japanese made binoculars about. Iadmit to having a `soft spot` for greenkats my first pair ofbirding bins were by..GREENKAT.Thislistingis for a used WATERPROOF (when new) GREENKATMARINE RUBBER ARMOURED 7 x 50 PORROPRISMBINOCULARwith independent eyepiece focusing. Thisisthe GREENKATversion of thistough model which was also marketed by PANORAMA, BUSHNELL,MONK, BAUSCH& LOMB, and SWIFT amongst others. A lightlyused example, the rubber armouring isingreat condition.Opticallyit performs as it should with sharp, bright and stable viewing andeasy focusing.The glass isin very pleasing condition.These binoculars were claimed to be waterproof andnitrogen filledwhen new andhave rubber fold down eyecups and a tripod socket in the lower hinge.Theyare suppliedintheirGreenkatsoft nylon casewith attachedstrap,Greenkatbranded neckstrap,alllens caps,andanew microfibre lens cloth.Atthe time of writing, I have another slightly earlierexample for sale. Defects:some tinyinternal dust specks mostnoticeable in the r.h. side;some very minor external usage marks; missingbutton from top of hinge.itake great care examining, using and describing the binoculars andscopes isell, and always get a second opinion. however, i am not aprofessional and my description is based on my experience and honestassessment; most examples i sell are at least 35 years old and theremay be other defects…….also, please remember, everyone`s eyes aredifferent…..SPECIFICATION:GREENKAT 7x 50 I.F. WATERPROOFBINOCULAR; made in japan;FULLYCOATEDOPTICS;BAK4 PRISMS;fold down eye cups for spectacle wearers; tripodmount;serial number jb1337109;field of view 131metres at 1000 metres; weight 1116grams & including case & accessories 1282grams.Thesebinoculars will be thoroughly double wrapped & packed for thepurchaser and will be sent using a signed for service within the U.K.Carriage prices quoted are to mainland U.K. please contact me fora quote if you non-mainland. Iwill also send worldwideusing E Bay`s Global Shipping Programme.Collectionis welcome.Paypalmuch preferred.ThisGREENKAT model wasaimed squarely at marine users including the yachting fraternity,andthis type of binocular is always in demand. A sensible Buy It Now hasbeen set, butfeelfree make me a very very VERY close offer if you prefer! Anyquestions just ask I always respond.Ihave other retro binoculars andscopesfor sale – please take a look I always combine to make shipping costs as sensible as possible.Thankyou.
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Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Binoculars and Monoculars
Location: Woodbridge