Advantages: Image adjustments to give great view, waterproof, adjustable eye-relief Disadvantages: fixed magnification, average build and design quality
. But with the use of the Bak-4 prism, the small size of the lens is deemed unimportant.
All-in-all the Olympus 8X25 WP I binoculars are great for camping trips or for destinations with pleasant views. And with the range of features to make your viewing experience all the more easier as well as being waterproof, it can prove to be money well spent. Other binoculars, which are in the same price range are fairly similar but have the disadvantage of not being waterproof. There are also may better than this but have a price tag which exceeds over £200. It is stated that the Olympus 8X25 WP I binoculars are intended for professional use, but I like to think of them as all round use for everyday people. This is because for the range of features you are getting a good deal and also because Olympus provide a 25 year guarantee with all their ...
yassarikhan786 27.03.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Olympus 8X25 WP I
Advantages: Superb optical quality,light,well built. Disadvantages: Price may put people off.
' refers to the special eyepieces that enable comfortable, full-field viewing, whether or not the user is wearing spectacles; the 'N' stands for exceptional near viewing.
And some stats for those technos out there.
Magnification : 8x
Front lens diameter : 32mm
Exit pupil : 4mm
Field of view : 130m @ 1000m
Near focus : 2.2m (approx.)
Dimensions : 112 x 117 x 45mm
Weight : 625g
Happy birding! ...
cetacean 16.05.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Leica 8 X 32 BN
Advantages: excellent optics and view Disadvantages: size and weight
Giant Navy binoculars"Kronos" 20x60 binoculars.
First the technical specifications
Magnification 20x
Angle of field of view 3.34'
Linear field of view 1000m: 62
Exit pupil diameter 3mm
Eye relief 11 mm
Overall dimensions 265x218x77mm
Weight 1.45kg (3.6lbs)
Made in Russia
Traditional style centre focus. Right ocular
dioptre compensation.
Z-style aircraft grade aluminium alloy body,
Can be clamped to a tripod with a tripod mount
separately purchased.
These are superb optical observation instruments that
are designed for wildlife, sporting events,
Night sky and other low light situations and any
other open air event.
They are capable of a short range focus (25-30yds) but are also capable of rapid adjustment to a far object.
Thus you can focus on a small bird in a nearby bush and swiftly look ...
Product Information for "Hawke Blackwatch WP 8 X 42 R/P Binoculars" »
Product details
Long Name
Blackwatch WP 8 X 42 R/P Binoculars
MPN
HA3860
Manufacturer
Hawke
Weight in Grams
770
Waterprotection
Waterproof
Type of Prism
Porro
Lens Diameter Objective in mm
42
Highest Magnification Factor
8
Field of View in 1000 m in m
143
Armouring
Rubber Armoured
Autofocus
No
EAN
5038120386006, 5038120382008
Zoom
without Zoom
Exit Pupil Diameter in mm
5.3
Diopter Adjustment
No
Image Stabiliser
No
Image Stabilisation
No
Type Standard/Compact
Standard
Manufacturer's product description
Hawke black watch waterproof roof features fully multi-coated, high density bak4 optics taking clarity and contrast to another level. The roof prisms allow extreme sharpness of image in a more compact and lighter binocular. Blackwatch waterproof binoculars are for those who insist on the highest optical performance in a waterproof rubber armored binocular. Fully multi-coated optics roof prism - mid size design highest quality precision components centre focus twist-up eyecups black rubber coated supplied with carry case & neck strap Hawke worldwide 10 year warranty
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