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Pentax DCF MC II 8x25 Binocular
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Pentax DCF MC II 8x25 Binocular

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Product Details:
Product Length: 11.0 inches
Product Width: 7.0 inches
Product Height: 7.0 inches
Product Weight: 10.6 Ounces
Package Length: 4.8 inches
Package Width: 3.78 inches
Package Height: 2.52 inches
Package Weight: 0.88 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 1 reviews
Description:

Pentax DCF MC II are pocket sized binoculars with foldaway system for ultimate portability. Top-level optical performance makes these ideal for use in a wide range of applications, from casual viewing to serious observation.

Features:

Objective lens: 25 millimeters


Ideal for sports viewing, theater, concerts, travel, and hiking


Short 9.8 foot minimum focusing distance


Rubber eyepiece rings and detachable hand strap


Magnification: 8x


Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review: 3.0
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3They're okay for pocket binoculars.Jun 30, 2008
The main problem with these Pentax pocket binoculars is that they are pocket binoculars. They are easy to carry with you most everywhere but significantly harder to use than larger binoculars.

First, an 8x25 binocular only has an exit pupil of just over 3mm. It's difficult to align this small area of light with the center of both eye at one time. If you wear eyeglasses, it can get really frustrating. This small exit pupil also means the binoculars are dark. Adequate for bright light but not for low light levels. Second, the small focus control on tiny binoculars can be hard to use precisely which can affect how they are held as well as how they are focused. With these Pentax models, I have to use my thumb and first finger to turn the knob and it's almost always a see-saw action in finding the point of focus. They are not useful for moving subjects but they are fine for those that are stationary. Third, pocket binoculars are small and weigh very little. This presents a problem, not only in being able to find a position for a good grip but also in holding them steady. Heavy binoculars are easier to hold steady on the subject but a literal pain-in-the-neck to carry around all day.

All that having been said, these Pentax models perform pretty good once you accept their inherit shortcomings. If you are able to hold them steady enough to adjust the barrels and manipulate the right eye adjustment to match the left and you can maintain a good grip, you will discover the image is pretty sharp and contrasty. They are "weatherproof" instead of waterproof, which means you can't immerse them in water but you can get splashed by water and they will survive. They appear to be pretty well made--I can't detect any misalignment of the barrels, something that can lead to a headache very quickly. They fold up nicely and fit into a very tight nylon case with minimal padding. They have a string-type nylon strap that is adequate for such small binoculars. I carry them in my camera bag or in my pocket when I don't want to carry full-size binoculars.

I'm not a fan of pocket binoculars. If you only want one binocular to satisfy your overall needs, get something more useful. A full-size 7x35, 8x40, 8x42, etc., is far more useful than any of the tiny little binoculars.

These Pentaxes are relatively inexpensive and perform adequately within the limitations of their size. You might get better performance with Leica, Swarovski or Zeiss models but you will pay significantly more money and still only have a little binocular with limited usefulness.

 
 
 
 
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