~~~~ Overview ~~~~
I’ve had these Praktica binoculars for a couple of years, I mainly use them on walks; trying to spot wildlife and seeing how a photo may look close up (saves getting my camera out).
The binoculars are very standard for their price range. They include an adjustment wheel ... Read review
Advantages: Lightweight, Good Image Quality, Compact, Cheap. Disadvantages: The Case.
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I’ve had these Praktica binoculars for a couple of years, I mainly use them on walks; trying to spot wildlife and seeing how a photo may look close up (saves getting my camera out).
The binoculars are very standard for their price range. They include an adjustment wheel for manual focusing (mounted in the centre of the binoculars), a second adjustment wheel to fine tune the focusing, depending on the strength of your eyes ... .../>
I would recommend the Praktica 10x25 WA to anyone who wants a pair of simple binoculars that are reasonably priced and is not fussed about a load of extra features.
As explained above the case is a little flimsy, and if you want to keep the binoculars in good nick I recommend you invest in a more heavyweight one. ... more
~~~~ Overview ~~~~ I’ve had these Praktica binoculars for a couple of years, I mainly use them on walks; trying to spot wildlife and seeing how a photo may look close up (saves getting my camera out).
The binoculars are very standard for their price range. They include an adjustment wheel for manual focusing (mounted in the centre of the binoculars), a second adjustment wheel to fine tune the focusing, depending on the strength of your eyes (part of the left eye piece), two small metal brackets to attach a neck strap and a pair of flip-up eye cups.
The majority of the binoculars are made from a durable rubber material, with sections, including the hand grips and focusing wheel, made from a hardwearing plastic.
The binoculars come with a plastic covered case and a small anti-static cleaning cloth.
~~~~ Pros ~~~~ As explained above the binoculars are made from a rubber material, making them very tough and resilient to wear, ideal for outdoor use.
Reasonably lightweight, due to light materials used to manufacture the binoculars they weigh a reasonable 330g (0.73lb in old money).
The binoculars feature two rubber eye cups which can be flipped up to shade the eye from light, very useful as it allows you to see objects without interference. The eye cups can also be flipped down if necessary; usually the case if the user wears glasses. (See Fig 2)
The image clarity is extremely clear, even at long focusing distances; the binoculars produce a clear and sharp image. The focusing rage is also impressive, allowing you to see objects in the distance and relatively near, close up.
The manual focusing wheel has a very positive tactile response, allowing you to fine tune the focus to just the right distance. The wheel is not too stiff, nor is it too loose; making is very easy to focus appropriately. It is also knurled with a straight cut along its length, allowing for an easy grip.
The price of the binoculars is impressive, around £25 I paid. Although be wary, the price does seem to vary hugely between stores, I think Jessops are selling at £49 (a little too much maybe).
~~~~ Cons ~~~~ The binoculars are not waterproof, although not too much of a problem as you can dry out binoculars relativity easily, it would be much more reassuring if they were, especially when using in the rain and even outdoors for that matter.
As explained in the overview the binoculars include a carry case, but don’t get too excited, it is absolutely useless. I first used the case with my walking rucksack, as the case includes a belt loop on the back, due the flimsiness of the case, the binoculars lull down and move about a lot on the strap. The second problem with the case is that it is not waterproof, like the binoculars, meaning they will get wet if a downpour occurs. Also the case would be no use in protecting the binoculars if you were to drop them, its just too thin and doesn’t include any padding. (See Fig 3)
I would strongly recommend that you invest in a more sturdy waterproof case to prolong the life of the binoculars, especially when using outdoors. I keep the binoculars in my camera bag (Lowepro), as its much sturdier and most of all waterproof.
~~~~ Technical Spec ~~~~ ~ 10x magnification. ~ 25mm lens diameter. ~ Auto focus: No. ~ Type of Prism: Porro. ~ Type Standard/Compact: Compact. ~ Water protection: Not Waterproof. ~ Zoom: without zoom.
~~~~ Conclusion ~~~~ In conclusion a great pair of binoculars, easy to use and durable enough to be chucked around a bit. The image quality is clear and accurate, the focusing range is impressive and more importantly the price isn’t too bad either!!
I would recommend the Praktica 10x25 WA to anyone who wants a pair of simple binoculars that are reasonably priced and is not fussed about a load of extra features.
As explained above the case is a little flimsy, and if you want to keep the binoculars in good nick I recommend you invest in a more heavyweight one.
