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2016-05-17T11:43:05
I wanted binoculars that were so small that I would never leave them behind. They are quite packable and lightweight around my neck. The image and brightness are fine for hiking and birding. I have not used them in low light or for astronomy yet. Other reviews said that Kowa put better prisms and full coatings on all of the optical surfaces. I have good quality components at a budget price and am delighted. My next purchase will probably have bigger objectives for serious birding.
Thomas P.
2015-12-22T12:29:09
Binoculars are light and easy to use - very clear to see. The 2 caps I received for the eye ends of the binoculars are the wrong size. They are useless for these binoculars. i would have given a 5-start rating were it not for this problem. (the caps for the other end fit just fine).
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Porro
8x
30mm
7.5deg. (actual)
393' at 1000 yd / 130.48 m at 1000 m
6.56' / 2m
3.8mm
15.5mm
50 - 70 mm / 1.97 - 2.76"
Center
160 x 114 x 48mm / 6.29 x 4.48 x 1.88"
475g (16.7oz)
879110002248
Lightweight and fine for casual birding
By Thomas P.
I wanted binoculars that were so small that I would never leave them behind. They are quite packable and lightweight around my neck. The image and brightness are fine for hiking and birding. I have not used them in low light or for astronomy yet. Other reviews said that Kowa put better prisms and full coatings on all of the optical surfaces. I have good quality components at a budget price and am delighted. My next purchase will probably have bigger objectives for serious birding.
The Kowa YF 8x30 Porro Prisms Binocular is a porro prism binocular with a stylish exterior and an optically excellent interior. Smooth and sleek with strategically placed indentations in the rubber armoring, this glass delivers a secure and firm grip. It has a closed hinged bridge with an eye-catching red line at the intersection of the bridge's point-of-contact. Fully multi-coated, highly reflective coated and phase coated, these optics deliver crisp, clear, contrasted images with real color fidelity. With an eye to keeping the weight down, the engineers at BSA have not sacrificed the nitrogen gas filled fogproofing and waterproofing.
This is a wide-angle glass with the ability to scan an exceptional field of vision. Rubber armoring provides a secure and comfortable grip, as well as added shock-resistance. Twist-up eyecups customize the viewer's personal preference with or without eye or sunglasses. The YF 8x30 binocular is a nice looking binocular with the optical features that will be appreciated in any venue; hunting, hiking, birding or sporting events.