Pentax 10×42 DCF HR II Binocular Review
In the recent days the introduction of binoculars with many distinguished features can be noted, so is the demand of the uses. They look for the highly sophisticated, durable, and wide in application and compact in design. Keeping in mind all these the manufacturer ‘Pentax’ offers many innovative models of which Pentax 10×42 DCF HR II Binocular is one among them. This series of has special features like the magnesium alloy housing, water proof, nitrogen filling and the phase coated roof prism.
Physical Characteristics: Pentax 10×42 DCF HR II Waterproof Binocular comes with the black body colour with the rubber armouring. The weight and the dimension are 835 grams and 173 x 129 x 55 mm relating to the height, width and the depth of the binocular. It is been designed in a unique shape that allows the user to hold in firmly without the let down even in the extreme weather conditions. The diopter offers an adjustment of +/- 4dpt. This works with a click to intimate the user the settings. The eye distance adjustment range works between 58mm to 72mm.
Magnification: The magnification ability of Pentax 10×42 DCF HR II Roof Prism Binocular is 10x, this allows the user to view the objects magnified 10 times of its original size. Observing nature with this magnification power is good enough to impress the user. Hence, it suits best for the naturist, birders, hikers and the mountaineers.
Objective lens: The embedded objective lens measures 42mm, it goes well for its light gathering ability. The user is able to view even in the dim lights and together with the exit pupil that measures 4.2mm is quite big that offers a sure vision during the dawn and the dusk. Supported by the relative brightness that measure 17.6 that stands competitive among the models of this specification.
Lens: Made with Aspheric hybrid lenses with phase-coated prism and the fully coated lens offers vision with clarity, brightness and without the usual glare. Enjoying the nature for longer hours than usual is possible.
Field of view and close focus: With the central focus system and the field of view at the 1000m is been said to be 105mm. The close focus is about 4m and it makes it complete for the user while viewing the fast moving observation like the sports or the wild life.
Verdict: This is a highly durable model and the nitrogen purged makes it water proofed. It offers a wide range of application and impresses the user with its lightweight too. A perfect for all-even during the travel times.
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Pentax 10×42 DCF HR II - Technical Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Model Name | 10×42 DCF HR II Roof Prism Binocular |
| Prism Type | Roof Prism |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Diameter of Objective Lens | 42 mm |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm |
| Lens | Aspheric hybrid lenses with phase coated prism |
| Field of view at 1000 (meters or yards) | 105m |
| Dimension( h x w x d) mm | 173 x 129 x 55 mm |
| Close focus | 4 m |
| Weight | 835 g |
| Applications | Nature observation, water sports |
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