Kowa BD III 10x32 XD specs and field of view
Among 27 models of 10x32, the BD III 10x32 XD places 8th for field of view at 351 ft, above the 339 ft median, at 17.8 oz.
- Field of view
- 351 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 5.9 ft
- Weight
- 17.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 351 ft view, wider than the typical 339 ft
- 17.8 oz, lighter than the typical 19 oz
- Focuses as close as 5.9 ft
Who the BD III 10x32 XD suits
Close focus of 5.9 ft suits near subjects, and the weight under the 19 oz median suits long carries. It adds 10x power to a compact frame.
Eye relief is 15 mm, equal to the 15 mm median, and the calculated 3.2 mm exit pupil limits dusk viewing.
BD III 10x32 XD or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. BD III 10x32 XD is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Kowa lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
BD III 10x32 XD specifications
BD III 10x32 XD figures as Kowa prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 351 ft at 1,000 yd (117 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 67° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 17.8 oz (505 g) |
| Length | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
| Width | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof, nitrogen filled |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
BD III 10x32 XD against other 10x32 binoculars
BD III 10x32 XD shows 351 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 17.8 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
BD III 10x32 XD and its nearest rivals
BD III 10x32 XD next to the 10x32 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowa BD III 10x32 XD | 351 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 17.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.3 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x32 | 335 ft | 15 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the BD III-XD
Kowa makes the BD III-XD in 7 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowa BD III 10x32 XD | 10x32 | 351 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 17.8 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Kowa BD III 6.5x32 XD | 6.5x32 | 525 ft | 17 mm | 4.3 ft | 18.3 oz | 4.9 mm |
| Kowa BD III 8x32 XD | 8x32 | 461 ft | 16.5 mm | 4.3 ft | 18.5 oz | 4 mm |
| Kowa BD III 8x42 XD | 8x42 | 429 ft | 17.2 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.3 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Kowa BD III 10x42 XD | 10x42 | 378 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.5 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Kowa BD III 10x50 XD | 10x50 | 346 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 25.5 oz | 5 mm |
| Kowa BD III 12x50 XD | 12x50 | 303 ft | 17.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 25.8 oz | 4.2 mm |
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BD III 10x32 XD questions
BD III 10x32 XD: does it work with glasses?
BD III 10x32 XD has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
BD III 10x32 XD: what does 10x32 mean?
BD III 10x32 XD magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
BD III 10x32 XD: how wide is the view?
BD III 10x32 XD shows a view 351 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.