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HomeWild Bird SuppliesBinocularsPentax 65808 PCF II 10x50 Waterproof Binocular |
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18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Pentax PCF II 10x50 Dec 02, 2007
By J. W.
These are my first pair of "nice" binoculars and I love them so far.
I'm using them for astronomy and their views are clear as a bell. Well worth the extra bucks. The rubber coating is thick and makes them feel sturdy and easy to hold. The focus knob, exit pupil adjustment, and tripod mount cover all turn smoothly. Focusing does take some effort because of the seals but in my experience all waterproof bino focus knobs take some work to turn.
I tried Nikon, Swarovski, Leupold, Celestron, Mead, Bushnell, and Jason. The Pentax are a great bang for your stargazing buck.
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
A fine piece of optics - very clear Nov 07, 2007
By Jesse
These Pentax Binoculars are a very fine piece of optics . They are very clear , smooth in focussing and look/feel very tough.
I use them for night sky watching and they work very well for that. I looked up for Comet Holmes and the Binocular once focussed gave a crystal clear view of the night sky--- no fuzzy objects. Some distant star clusters come out really sharp on these binoculars. And it is fog proof and dew proof. I am very satisfied with it.
Compare this with a Nikon - I think Pentax will be equal in performance to Nikon. Pentax is little better on price. Till now I had only used Nikon.
I only wish that Pentax had been little more generous in giving better lens caps and eye piece covers. These ones are of a very cheap quality especially the one for the eye pieces which is just one whole cover which does not stay in place. Pentax should learn some thing from the Nikon in this matter.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
An excellent purchase. Feb 25, 2009
By T. Arnold
I purchased these while serving in Iraq for off-duty star gazing and on-duty tactical observation. These things are absolutely amazing. Their ability to draw in light is unbelievable for the price. No matter the weather conditions, I always have a clear view becuase not only are they fully multi-coated, but they're also fog proof. The rubber outer coating is easy to clean (believe me, in Iraq that is important). Do yourself a favor; buy these and quit looking at the more expensive Canons and Nikons. With the money you save by getting these you can purchase a tripod adapter and a monopod or tripod for long distance observations.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Pentax PCF II Nov 19, 2009
By Jonathan D. Lindberg
"jonboyjr12"
I bought these binoculars after studying reviews for a few weeks and for the price, I really can't complain! I'm using them primarily for astronomical purposes.
PROS: Great price (I found prices ranging from about $250 down, and this was the best price I could find); solid construction; great optics.
CONS: The focusing knob isn't the smoothest...requires a bit of pressure; the lens caps/case/strap that comes with the binos are a bit cheesy, especially the ocular lens "shield" (I'll probably search at some point for a better - tethered - set of aperture/ocular lens covers).
They work gorgeously both during the day and for looking at the stars. I'd recommend a tripod adapter and a tripod for these if you're looking to study double stars/star clusters/etc, since you get about 1/2 magnitude brighter stars when the binos are stabilized. They do wiggle a bit.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Seeing stars Aug 12, 2011
By Spicy MacHaggis
After doing a good deal of research, I picked these up as an introduction to star/moon gazing. I've been extremely pleased! My first night out, I spotted Saturn quickly. The view is clear nearly to the edges and I was able to see MANY stars invisible to the naked eye. Trying to view something that small steadily isn't easy when hand-holding, so I got a tripod mount and got a great steady view. Still, I have found that when trying to spot formations or craters on the moon, I can do fine by hand. Recently while vacationing, I tried them out for daytime bird and boat watching on Ponce Inlet and was very impressed by the bright and clear view. My friends who own a few binoculars and a telescope were impressed as well.
My only regret is that I then took them to the beach. I was able to get amazing views of distant piers, ships and dolphins, but despite my careful efforts, a little sand got into the carrying case. I tried to get rid of it and cautiously clean the binocs, but a grain seems to have found its way into the focus ring on the right eyepiece. The view is still great and they work like new, but I hear and feel a faint little grind when I turn that piece. Hopefully this won't lead to issues down the road.
I do agree with others that the protective covers for the lenses could fit better and be made of a better material. That's my only complaint!
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