Pentax DCF SP 8x43 Binocular Rating & Review

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Ranks higher than 99% of products in its category.

Editor Summary

Hybrid aspherical lens elements for edge to edge sharpness in any lighting condition. Scratch resistant coating on exposed lens elements. Fully waterproof and fogproof, nitrogen filled, submersible to 1 meter. Helicoid 4 stop eyepiece ring for comfortable eye relief. Phase-coated roof-prisms for a sharper view. lightweight magnesium frame. Fully multi-coated lenses for increased light transmission. Inner-focus optical design. protected by a limited lifetime warranty.

 
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Rating Summary

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Best available birding binocular for the price

I love, love, love this binocular. It's waterproof, fogproof, rugged, well-balanced, and easy to handle (I can hold it one-handed and still adjust the focus easily). I'm rough on equipment, but haven't managed to do any damage to it despite constant use under some pretty yucky conditions (tossing in the car, taking out in heavy rainstorms, dangling...

Bottom line: Best available birding binocular for the price

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Great, versatile binoculars for the price

I bought these as a backup pair to keep in the car. I've been birding for 20+ years and have other much more expensive bins. Positives: lightweight, quick & easy focus, feel great in the hand, good color, sharp image, bright, reasonably close focus (I use these for butterflies), sturdy, weatherproof. Negatives: some edge effects (little halos of...

Bottom line: Great, versatile binoculars for the price

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AWESOME BINOCS!

I heard about these particular binoculars from my paddle guide in Thailand. I could see Great Horned Bills better out of these than through my cajillion dollar camera lens. They brighten everything up so you can easily find birds etc.. Great pair, esp. for the price.

Bottom line: AWESOME BINOCS!

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Product Specification

  • Max Magnification 8x
  • Lens Coating Fully Multi-Coated
  • Zoom
  • Binoculars Type Binocular
  • Night Vision
  • Tripod Adapter
  • Focus Type Center
  • Diopter Adjustable With Diopter Adjustable
  • Waterproof With Waterproof
  • Near Focusing Distance 6.6 ft
  • Field of View 330 ft @ 1000 yds
  • Exit Pupil (mm) 5.4
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