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Retail Price: N/A
Deal Price: $335.42
Stock: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Pentax
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
EAN: 0027075116313
Feature: 10x magnification binoculars in a high performance, full-sized, nitrogen-filled body
Label: Pentax
Manufacturer: Pentax
Model: 62552
Publisher: Pentax
Studio: Pentax
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
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Features
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10x magnification binoculars in a high performance, full-sized, nitrogen-filled body
Combines multi-coated optical elements and high-refraction BaK4-glass roof prisms
Treated with phase-chated coating plus a new super-reflection coating to ensure a high-resolution, high-contrast image
Constructed of extremely durable, lightweight aluminum alloy; IS Class 6 water proof up to 3.3 feet
Weighs 28.2 ounces, measures 5 x 2.2 x 5.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty
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Editorial Reviews:
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The DCF WP II 10x42 binocular features phase-coated roof prisms for exceptional high-contrast, high-resolution images and a nitrogen-filled, fully waterproof JIS Class 6 body (submersible to 3.3 feet) for outstanding performance in wet conditions. Incorporating all of the outstanding elements of the original roof-prism series, the DCF WP II 10x42 features helicoids eyepieces and aluminum alloy bodies, and super reflective prism coating for brighter images.
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Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great Binos
Review: Pentax DCF WP binoculars are great. I bought mine about 4 years ago. I have been very pleased. I was considering Leica and Swarovski in addition to these. The only advantage I found with Swarovski is that the lens protection covers are an actual engineered part of the system and work great. No covers are provided for the objectives with Pentax. I use mine allot in the rain and snow so this is important to me. However at about 1/3 the price and with very comparable performance, I chose the Pentax. I have not regretted this one bit. I bought some flip up caps from the local sporting goods store that work pretty well for about $30.
They are also very good at gathering light. Before dawn and in twilight is when these excel. The rubber coating is very comfortable and durable. The retractable eye cups also work very well. I wear glasses and switch between looking through the Binos with my glasses on and off. They adjust quickly and are a durable design.
I use the binoculars in tough conditions and don't worry about them as much as I would if I spent over a thousand bucks on them. They have been a great asset, and based on their performance over the last 4 years, I am sure the will last me for the next 30+ years.
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Conclusion: LOOKY-LOO's BMW.
Review: If you have a beer budget but champagne taste, then buy the over thousand dollar Zeiss, Leica, or Swarovski binoculars! But, for quality per dollar spent, you can't go wrong with these. I had their compact 10x28's, but wanted more light gathering ability in low dusk type conditions. Since I don't backpack anymore, I didn't need the light weight of the compact. But these are not "heavy" by any means. 10 power is about the limit for a hand held optical instrument, but that's all I've ever used, so I'm comfortable with it. The quality of these optics will allow you use them all day without undue eye fatigue. A very good quality binocular, in my opinion.
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