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VIEWERS
PENTACON EIGER CN 10 x 26 WP
BINOCULARS
The
Binoculars
The Pentacon Eiger CN 10x26WP
binoculars are compact, roof rubber armoured, fully
waterproof, nitrogen filled, 10x magnification with
wide-angle viewing performance in an ultra-rugged
compact body. They are fully waterproof and can stand
immersion in 3 metres of water for 2 minutes. The Eiger
is nitrogen gas filled to eliminate fogging due to
temperature change.
Features
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Magnification: 10x
Close focus: 4m
FOV: 114m @ 1000m
Angle of view: 6.5 degrees
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Fully rubber armoured: Colour
- dark grey
Size: 119mm x 70mm x 51mm
Glass: BaK-4
Weight: 308g |
| Pros
and Cons |
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Cons: |
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Compact, Light, Robust,
Excellent clear view, Price |
None as yet |
Verdict
These are excellent for year round
use. With focus down to less than 4m then they will suit
many varying uses. I particularly like the rubber armour
covering which gives maximum protection and grip but
just incase you do have a mishap the padded soft
carry-case will aid protection and if you drop them in
water then the extra wide floatation strap will keep
them buoyant ( binoculars will not sink), clever after
thought to a superb set of binoculars.
Definitely suited for the Dedicated’
outdoor enthusiast.
The Cost
Around £35 (Inc P&P) – well worth it.
Information and Links
For further information on Pentacon
and their products visit
Pentcon
Reviewed by Camper
Pete
BARSKA MONOCULAR
The
Monocular
The Barska Monocular is a lightweight
single lens (half a binocular to the uninitiated) with
10 x 25 magnification for the Outdoor enthusiast and
comes with it’s own carry case (with belt loop
attachment)
Features
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Magnification: 10x
Object lens diameter: 25
Field of view (ft/m): 288/96
Exit pupil (mm): 2.5
Lens coating: Fully coated
Lens colour: Blue
Weight: 89g
Dimensions (packed) 145 x 53
x 50mm |
Prism type: Roof
Prism coating: BK-7
Focus: Eyepiece
Body material: Rubber
Body colour: Black
Eyecups: Rubber fold down
Tripod adaptable: No |
| Pros
and Cons |
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Pros: |
Cons: |
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Compact and lightweight
Comfortable |
Wobbly view if not well
supported |
Verdict
I was initially impressed with this
product but after a days use in the Lakeland hills
I found the view to be a tad too
'wobbly' to focus directly on an object/area and it was
also affected too much by the damp ie misted up inside
lens.
Confusion abounds with the latter
statement as Barska’s website (and many USA websites)
state that the Monocular is waterproof and has a
‘fold-down’ eyecup.
Well mine wasn’t waterproof and
neither did it have a fold-down eyecup?.
It’s possible my Monocular was faulty
and someone has mislaid the eyecup or maybe it differs
for the UK market, who knows?.
That aside, it’s a handy little
product but I feel it’s more for the ‘Casual’ rather
‘Dedicated’ outdoor enthusiast.
The Cost
Around £12
Information and Links
For further information on Barska and
their products visit
Barska
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