Praktica is a brand that exists for over 150 years and this rich experience is in the field of photography and optics. They therefore are pioneers in technology and do offer its products with great affordability. In its product segment that includes digital cameras, frames, video cameras, theatre glass and of course binoculars and telescopes. This model that is compact and gives the zoom functions is present readily to experience the zooming vision. The review belong gives you a zooming vision of Praktica CN10-40×28 Compact Zoom Binocular that allows you to rate the suitability and efficiency.

An overview:

Popular for its compact structure yet powerful with the zooming magnification. Praktica CN10-40×28 is recommended for the general day light observation along with the landscape and coastal viewing. This model serves better when they are mounted on a tripod. The design is attractive that gives a real compact finish. With the housing in the combination of grey and black it brings out the professionalism. It can be rightly called as the light weight device as it weighs mere 236grams. This pocket size device is very powerful and the light weight design makes it suitable for travel purpose and also for trekking and hiking.

Magnification and Aperture:

Praktica CN10-40×28 Coastal Viewing Binocular with the rich magnification with the zooming function ranges from 10x to 40x which means the required magnification can be set anywhere within these brackets. This states that the viewing object can be magnified from 10 times to 40 times its original size. Since the magnification is variable and wide it invites more users and also proves to be applicable for various activities.

Objective lens:

The lens of the binocular measures 28mm in diameter and it together with the magnification defines the quality of the viewing image. A model with high aperture is capable of producing brighter and clearer images than the ones with the low apertures. This model has optimised measurement and it stands to be impressive for the general outdoor applications.

Viewing Details:

The focus system is central and the viewing adjustment can be made with the help of the dioptre. The factors and the technical related to the viewing details are discussed below.

  • Angle of view – Based on the set magnification the angle of view can be determined. It varies form 3.2 degree to 1.4 degree which corresponds to the magnification set from 10x to 40x.
  • Field of view – The viewing field from the distance of 1000 metres is again related to the magnification set in the binoculars. It ranges from 56m to 24m which relates to the 10x magnification and 40x. The magnification in between values does take the field of view in between them.
  • Close focus – The 3m close focus is a justified ability of this model. While serious about observing the moving objects like birding and wild life this feature helps as lot.

Other Aspects:

This model is a mid range device and proves ideal for the landscape and coastal viewing. Since it offers the high magnification of 40x and while using this high value it is advisable to mount the binocular on the tripod and its does have the tripod tread. This makes it possible for shake free and uninterrupted observation.

Package Contents and Guarantee:

Praktica CN10-40×28 Grey Colour Binocular is been supplied with few accessories that comes along the purchase of this product and they are the protective carrying case, lanyard which is long enough to carry the binocular around the neck, protective lens caps and a cleaning cloth which is soft and can be used regularly for cleaning the lens safely. Along with these is provided the lavish guarantee for the period of 10 years which is impressive.

Praktica CN10-40×28 Zoom Binocular – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Praktica
Model Name CN10-40×28 Compact Zoom Binocular
Prism Roof  Prism
Structure Compact
Weight 236 grams
Magnification 10x to 40x
Diameter of Objective Lens 28 mm
Finish Grey and Black
Application Landscape and coastal viewing
Close focus 3m
Diopter adjustment Central
Angle of view 3.2 – 1.4 degree
Field of view at 1000 meters 56 – 24m
Rubber armouring Yes
Waterproof Yes
Box Contents Case, lanyard, cleaning cloth, lens caps
Guarantee 10 years

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