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I've seen better image quality through some cheap, Walmart brands of binoculars with 25mm objective lenses. Maybe they tried for too wide a field of view with the smaller objective lenses and 10x magnification.Anyway. The focus knob operates easily and there's no "play".Now the bad.The image quality is not good at all. I know you can't expect the best image quality from the smaller 25mm objective lenses, but I expected a little more for the price and due to the Pentax brand name. I wouldn't buy these again. I was hoping for that.The build is very sturdy and better than the photo makes it look. The eye pieces have to be adjusted the PERFECT distance apart. The strap is sewn on and can't be removed if you're using the belt loop.There is a diopter adjustment not mentioned in the description.
First the good news.A nylon neckstrap and case are included that weren't mentioned in the description. Images are not sharp enough that I would even consider these useful for much. The overall experience I get looking through these is that objects are brought much closer. Might as well go with 10X50, let in some more light and get better image quality for less money if you don't really need waterproof. They need good light. The color accuracy is OK, but the contrast is poor. The case has a belt loop that will only work with a pretty narrow belt. The case also has a strap which isn't long enough to wear "purse style".
Maybe 10x is just too much magnification to ask for with the smaller 25mm objective lenses. The warranty is NOT lifetime as claimed in the Amazon description. but it's like I'm not wearing my glasses. That was also disappointing.All in all.The waterproof and sturdy all metal construction is nice, but it also makes them kind of heavy for a smaller binocular. They also seem EXTREMELY sensitive to the angle you hold them at.
I don't remember. My next pair of binoculars will be 10x50 or 12x50 and I'll probably stay away from Pentax just in case after this rather disappointing purchase. Maybe they were 5x25 or 8x25. I guess you're just supposed to wear it around your neck and it seems bulky that way. A one-year warranty slip was included in the heat-sealed plastic package.
You have to be looking EXACTLY straight though them to see anything at all. They are all metal construction. The detail, clarity and sharpness are about as poor as I've seen through any pair of binoculars.
I won't recommend my friends to buy this product. I expected Pentax has good binoculars.I was wrong.I can get clear scenery through this product even though I followed the guideline.
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