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Model Number: 65807
Brand: Pentax
Online Retailer ID: PX840P
Located in: Binoculars & Telescopes, Binoculars and Accessories, Binoculars
Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II, Water Proof Porro Prism Binocular with 6.3 Degree Angle of View, U.S.A.
good performance for the money
By Just a biologist
from Day, CA on 2/23/2007
from Day, CA on 2/23/2007
Pros:
Quality Lenses, Strong Construction, Works Well With Glasses
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Bird Watching, General field use
Describe Yourself:
Birder, Casual/Recreational, Field biologist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
A good choice for active, rough use. These binoculars have served me well for a couple of years in a wide range of crummy weather, from cold snow to warm salt water, with minimal attention to where they were stored, dropped, or thrown. This review was prompted when I left them out in a wet snow storm overnight a couple of days ago. No problem, no fog or moisture inside(but I did bring them in to dry out). Optics, though pretty good, can't compare with more expensive brands or models, but think how you'd cry if your new $1000 Zeiss got dropped off the boat or if the lens got scratched by an errant tool on the car seat.