Ricoh announced new Pentax Jupiter series binoculars

Ricoh Announces PENTAX JUPITER Series Binoculars

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

PARSIPPANY, NJ, March 16, 2022 — 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.

The PENTAX JUPITER series binoculars are designed for comfortable viewing, even for first-time binocular users. The series includes models with magnifications of 8×40, 10×50, 12×50 and 16×50. 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 8×40 – $89.00, JUPITER 10×50 – $99.00, JUPITER 12×50 – $109.00; JUPITER 16×50 – $119.00.

| Specifications |

Feature＼Model		JUPITER 8×40	JUPITER　10×50	JUPITER 12×50	JUPITER 16×50
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