John A Roberts
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This morning I came across the following that may be of interest to some . . .
It's one of a series of design projects from the FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Austria (there are more examples at: Projects ).
The Axis was designed by Maximilian Heydenreich, as 'Project Work in cooperation with Swarovski'.
'The image stabilizing Swarovski Axis is intended for patients that experience tremors and Parkinson’s disease. Akin to the functionality of a gimbal (multi joint hinges), the image stabilization is achieved by pivoting points in both horizontal and vertical directions, aided by tension from an elastic band that can be attached to the body. The shell is reduced to the points of contact with the users' hands, and can be individualized by interchangeable cushion pads. The sustainability of the concept results from the purely mechanical construction and the possibility to separate into individual parts after the product has reached the end of the lifecycle.'
As can be seen the binocular is a regular Swarovski CL x30 model suspended inside the outer shell.
From: SWAROVSKI AXIS / Binoculars - FH JOANNEUM
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Other experimental binocular designs?
I’ve previously posted about some in-house designs by Swarovski at: Swarovski’s That Never Were!
And in relation to Leitz and Leica prototypes see the links in post #5 of the thread. Tobias' site is not currently active,
but an image from it showing two electronically image stabilised 'concept models' can be found in post #20 at: Alpha IS?
There are also images of two Leitz Amplivid prototypes in post #8 at: Leitz 6x24 not showing 'Amplivid'
Around 10 years ago Meopta offered modified versions of their B1 line for military users. Drawn images in a 2014 catalogue
show examples modified to individual focus, see: Individual Focus Meopta B1’s?
However, it's unclear if any have been manufactured.
In contrast to the above, I've not found any examples from Zeiss on line. Presumedly they have a policy of keeping such things in house (?)
John
In terms of a design process, there is both info and images about what went in to developing the look of the Athlon Midas line,
at: Athlon Midas External Design Process
It's one of a series of design projects from the FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Austria (there are more examples at: Projects ).
The Axis was designed by Maximilian Heydenreich, as 'Project Work in cooperation with Swarovski'.
'The image stabilizing Swarovski Axis is intended for patients that experience tremors and Parkinson’s disease. Akin to the functionality of a gimbal (multi joint hinges), the image stabilization is achieved by pivoting points in both horizontal and vertical directions, aided by tension from an elastic band that can be attached to the body. The shell is reduced to the points of contact with the users' hands, and can be individualized by interchangeable cushion pads. The sustainability of the concept results from the purely mechanical construction and the possibility to separate into individual parts after the product has reached the end of the lifecycle.'
As can be seen the binocular is a regular Swarovski CL x30 model suspended inside the outer shell.
From: SWAROVSKI AXIS / Binoculars - FH JOANNEUM
- - - -
Other experimental binocular designs?
I’ve previously posted about some in-house designs by Swarovski at: Swarovski’s That Never Were!
And in relation to Leitz and Leica prototypes see the links in post #5 of the thread. Tobias' site is not currently active,
but an image from it showing two electronically image stabilised 'concept models' can be found in post #20 at: Alpha IS?
There are also images of two Leitz Amplivid prototypes in post #8 at: Leitz 6x24 not showing 'Amplivid'
Around 10 years ago Meopta offered modified versions of their B1 line for military users. Drawn images in a 2014 catalogue
show examples modified to individual focus, see: Individual Focus Meopta B1’s?
However, it's unclear if any have been manufactured.
In contrast to the above, I've not found any examples from Zeiss on line. Presumedly they have a policy of keeping such things in house (?)
John
In terms of a design process, there is both info and images about what went in to developing the look of the Athlon Midas line,
at: Athlon Midas External Design Process
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