VALDADA I.O.R. 7x40 MILITARY BINOCULARS - MILITARY SURPLUS ROMANIAN ARMY - USED

The Romanian company I.O.R. optics has been producing quality optical products since the mid-1930s. During World War II, the company was recruited by German forces. During the war, they produced a wide range of military optics. When Romania was absorbed into the Warsaw Pact, I.O.R. became an important supplier to military forces in the East. Together with Carl Zeiss, I.O.R. supplied military-grade optics throughout the Cold War.

Features:
- I.O.R. 7x40 Valdada military binoculars
- genuine military surplus from Romanian army stock
- body made of steel
- heavy rubber armor coating
- anti-reflective multi-coated lenses with magnesium fluoride T3, providing 83-85% light transmission
- the image has a slight amber-yellow tint, which provides good contrast for normal lighting and reduces eye fatigue when viewing in bright light conditions
- the eyepieces have Porro BaK4 prisms, are water resistant, and are filled with nitrogen to avoid fogging inside
- binoculars are in used condition, and may be missing protective caps, lanyard, box, or rubber protectors, the model may differ depending on the year of manufacture; images are for presentation purposes only.

Technical specifications:
- Manufacturer: I.O.R.
- 3 protective covers
- type: DF I.O.R. B /GA 7x40
- prism: Porro BaK4
- lens diameter: 40 mm
- field of view: 149 m
- magnification: 7x
- exit pupil: 5.7 mm
- brightness: 32.5 reticle
- focusing: independent adjustment on each tube
- linear field of view: 149m/1000m
- weight: approx. 965 g.

Internal haze and fungal growth
Even nitrogen purging can lose its effectiveness over many years if seals degrade. Fungal spores are unfortunately common in older optics that have been exposed to humidity. Once they take hold on internal surfaces, they can be very difficult to remove without a full strip-and-clean service.

This military binoculars show clear signs of heavy use, being old but apparently functional equipment. The rubber outer casing is worn, with areas where the paint is chipped or dulled, and some edges are worn down. There are traces of dust and dirt on the lenses, which may partially affect image clarity if not cleaned properly.

The eyepieces are equipped with aged rubber protectors, visibly deformed and slightly cracked, a sign that the material has degraded over time. The diopter adjustments are still visible, but may be stiff to turn due to the age of the equipment.

The original fabric strap is present, but is in poor condition: the material is frayed and discolored, and the metal fastener is oxidized. In addition, the improvised knots in the strap suggest that it has been repaired or adapted so that it can still be worn.

Overall, the binoculars have a distinctly military aesthetic, with the typical patina of equipment used in the field. It may be of interest to collectors or for props, but it requires reconditioning for practical use.