PENTAX Imaging Company has unveiled two new lightweight spotting scope with a 63mm compact objective lens, the PENTAX Spotting Scope PF-63ZOOM and the PENTAX PF-65 series. The former is a compact, lightweight spotting scope and features a bright field of view, rubber coating and JIS Class 6 waterproof construction. Where as the PF-65 series features Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and includes models PF-65ED II (straight-line type) and the PF-65ED-A II (angled type).

The PENTAX PF-63ZOOM will be available under $400 and the PENTAX PF-65EDII/PF-65ED-A II will be available under $650. All products will ship in February 2007.

PENTAX PF-65ED II/PF-65EDA II FACT SHEET

High image performance
The new 65mm spotting scopes have been improved over our previous models by modifying all optical systems and improving lens quality and layout. This new optical design enhances the overall performance of the spotting scopes but specifically assures high quality results when attached to a PENTAX digital camera.

65mm objective lens
The 65mm objective lens is the perfect combination to give the maximum light gathering ability in a compact form factor.

Possible to use traditional eyepieces
The 65mm spotting scopes feature a standard 1.25 inch (31.7mm) sleeve that allows the use of a traditional zoom eyepiece as well PENTAX's complete line of fixed eyepieces.

Angled and Straight versions
The 65mm spotting scope is available in a straight version that allows quick subject acquisition as well and in an angled version that is ideal for viewing objects at greater heights or when in a group.

Waterproof Construction
The 65mm spotting scopes can be used in all weather conditions due to their waterproof construction equivalent to a JIS Class 6 rating allowing them to be submerged to a depth of 3.3 feet (1 meter).* This makes these scopes ideal for viewing even in the most extreme conditions. *The scopes should not be used underwater.

Nitrogen-filled for clear field of view
The bodies of the scopes are nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging due to temperature differentials.