Thursday 18 July 2013

PENTAX 10X36 DCF NV BINOCULARS JACKS REVIEW


PENTAX

Pentax DCF NV 10x36 Binoculars

‘Please note, these reviews are my opinion on the cameras/binoculars that I stock and sell, the reviews are not meant to be full blown technical reviews and I do not post any test images on line, they are designed to give you some assistance (in layman’s terms, as requested by my customers) when choosing a camera that is right for you. I try to keep them as simple and short as possible.

These reviews are the result of requests from my customers.’

THANKS JACK
Exmoor Photography Gallery & Camera Shop
The High Street, Porlock, Somerset
T: 01643 862026
Contact Jack for competitive price and stock status.

The first thing I noticed when testing these Binoculars is how comfortable they feel to hold. There is a nicely placed ‘thumb’ sized recess on the underside, which meant that they just seemed to fit perfectly into my hands. The large focusing knob is also very well positioned and has a gripped finish to it. I think they would also be easy to use with gloves on. The dioptric adjustment is easy to adjust if you wear glasses and the adjustable eyecups are deep, therefore avoiding interference from your eyelashes while looking through them.
The image clarity is phenomenal; they are incredibly sharp and very easy to focus. There is a real ‘zing’ to the image they produce the colours and depth are excellent! I was looking at distance hills above the village and you could see the heat haze with the naked  eye, not so when I used these, the image looked much clearer. They almost seem bigger than the 10x magnification, just my imagination I know, but lovely all the same.  Pentax say that they can be used for long periods without the eyes becoming tired. Certainly, during my test, this was true, but this is of course relative, everyone is different. They are very well balanced in the hand and feel very well put together, not to heavy or light, just right,  for me anyway.
They come complete with a very nice Pentax case, lens covers, cleaning cloth and strap.
 If you want a compact to midsized pair of Binoculars that are easy to use and not too heavy to walk with, then I would suggest that these offer very good value for money and are definitely a pair to consider. The 30-year Pentax Guarantee is also a great bonus, should you ever need it.
 
Thanks Jack

PENTAX OVERVIEW

The PENTAX DCF NV is the ideal companion and best equipment for all adventures in the natural world.

The nitrogen purging, the double O-ring seal and rubber armored body ensure that the PENTAX DCF NV (Nature and View) binocular is waterproof up to 1 meter depth. The binocular thus satisfies class JIS 6.

These seals mean that if even if the PENTAX DCF NV is dropped in a stream you need not worry about this affecting the quality of the binocular.

What else is impressive about the PENTAX DCF NV? As well as the characteristics listed above, the binocular possesses a range of outstanding optical characteristics. The high degree of correction in the optics ensures minimal chromatic and spherical aberration in this binocular. As has long been the practice at PENTAX, so for the PENTAX DCF NV we have neglected no aspect of high-quality coating of both the individual lenses and also the prisms. This allows long periods of observation without the eyes becoming tired.

Other factors for comfort during observation are the weight and the dimensions of the PENTAX DCF NV. With a size of 155 mm x 129 mm x 53 mm and just 660 grams weight, you can take the binocular with you anywhere without problems.

 
SPECIFICATION DETAILS

•Compact Pentax binocular with 8x magnification  and 21mm objective lenses.

•Black finish.

•Ultra compact porro prism design.

•BaK4 prisms and multi coated optics for maximum brightness  and contrast.

•Ideal for hiking, travelling, camping, sporting events and concerts.

•Weighs just 160 grams.

•Rubber eyecups.

•Field of view at 1000m: 123 metres.

•Exit pupil: 2.62mm.

•Eye relief: 10mm.

•Close focus distance: 3.5 metres.

•Dimensions: 30 x 83 x 115mm.

•Comes complete with cleaning cloth, strap and case.




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