Selected by Outdoor Life magazine as the 2008 winner of Editor's Choice and Great Buy awards, the Pentax DCF LV earns high praise. Whether you are scanning open prairie or dense woodlands, the impressive performance of the Pentax DCF LV promises to make this binocular indispensable for daily outings. Protected for use in tough weather, the DCF LV is waterproof and fogproof. The Pentax Worry-Free Warranty guarantees enjoyment of this binocular for years to come.
Optical Features
| Fully Multi-coated Lenses |
Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces. |
| Phase Correction |
Enhances resolution and contrast through roof prisms. |
Construction Features
| Roof Prisms |
Appreciated for a streamlined shape and durability. |
| Rubber Armoring |
Provides a secure, non-slip grip. |
| Multi-position Eyecups |
Twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. |
| Center Focus Wheel |
Adjusts both binocular barrels at the same time. |
| Right Eye Diopter |
Adjusts for differences in a user's eyes. Located by the right eyepiece. |
Design Features
| Waterproof |
Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the binocular. |
| Fogproof |
Barrels are filled with nitrogen gas to inhibit internal fogging. |
Fantastic little performers!
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03/09/2010
by
WolfSoul from Tucson, AZ
I was looking for a pair of compact binoculars for several reasons. I wanted something light but high quality for backpacking and kayaking, I wanted a small pair of binos for when my main focus is photography, and I wanted a pair that I could use to introduce non-birder friends to birding without giving them an embarrassingly poor pair of optics. These little Pentax binos fit the bill in all respects. I'm a huge fan of Pentax (my full-size binos are Pentax WP 10X42s), but I was definitely open to all brands when looking for compacts. I compared over a dozen pairs of compacts on price, size, weight, close focus, eye relief and quality, and the Pentax 9X28s came out on top.
I bought a pair and I couldn't be happier. My old compacts were so poor that when I took them on trips, I never used them because the optical quality was so bad. I find myself finding reasons to pull these little Pentax's out to use them! Obviously they aren't as bright as my full-size, and as the light fades the difference is more pronounced, but you can't compare full-size optics with compacts. In good light, other than the extra magnification of my full-size binos (which I'm surprised was actually noticeable), there isn't much difference between the two. They're actually good enough that when I take newbies birding, I have no qualms about using the 9X28s so I can let my friends use the 10X42s.
I've compared these to a few other compacts of similar cost and the Pentax win, hands down. I would absolutely buy these again, and I've been recommending them to others without a hint of hesitation.
My only complaint, and it is a minor one, is that while my Pentax 10X42s are made in Japan, the 9X28s are made in China. But I suspect that nearly everything in this price range is made in China. That said, I haven't noticed any reduction in quality from my Japanese made 10X42s, I'd just rather not support China for various reasons.
Pleased with Pentax 9x28
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11/04/2009
by
Brooks from Birmingham, AL
I wanted a light, compact binocular to carry on long day hikes, so several weeks ago, I did a comprehensive review of compacts, looking for the best overall value for around $200 (the $200 threshold is where I suspect compacts start to show real quality). The Pentax DCF LV consistently got rave reviews, and Outdoor Life magazine even gave the LV the 2008 Editors Choice and Great Buy awards. As a result of these recommendations, I purchased the LV, and I'm not disappointed. The sharpness and brightness are definitely superior compared to cheaper compacts. Eye relief is very comfortable with eyeglasses/sunglasses, and the focuser and diopter are easy to operate and work well together (not something you can bet on with cheap compacts). The LV is perfect for hiking because it's so light and rugged, but I also like its styling. The LV also comes with thumb depressions for better one-handed gripping and four sturdy eyecup positions. Field curvature appears uncorrected, but that's normal for compacts. Given the affordability, I could not be more pleased with my DCF LV. Finally, Eagle Optics is a first-class retailer, and I'm very happy with them, too.
THE VIEW IS GREAT
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07/02/2009
by
Ted Alvarado from United States
I purchased my Pentax not too long ago after examining and looking through various types of other brands from the outrageous to the not so good , and the pentax for the price the clarity won hands down. I hunt everything from rabbit to elk and with my new pentax nothing gets away now.If you have a couple hundred bucks laying around go out and steal a pair you won`t be sorry.
Incredible!
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06/12/2009
by
Dave from Western New York
I can't believe how sharp and clear these binoculars are, I am thrilled. I ordered some inexpensive binoculars, and was very unhappy, but thanks to the excellent return policy that Eagle Optics offers, I returned them and upgraded to these.
I have just become a big fan of Pentax optics, and I have also become a big fan of this online store.
I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for a fairly light, compact pair of super sharp binoculars that won't empty your bank account. Honestly, I am thinking of ordering another pair.
Thank you
Pentax DCF LV Binocular Manual
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