Pentax DCF SW 10x25 Roof Prism Binocular

I use binoculars for birding but also sports events and other viewing. I purchased a pair of these this spring to take backpacking as my 10x43 Pentax are large and heavy. I have been very pleased by the great view in these small and portable glasses. The field is small but the image is sharp, bright and clear. They fit in a pocket for cycling or hiking so I can bring them on casual outings and use them often. This fall I had to buy a second pair, as my wife was leaving her Zeiss 10x40s home and using my little Pentax 10x25s. This is a very nice small binocular for birding and sports and (at the sale price) a good value.

I bought it for watching the cityscapes while scrolling along streets (buildings, carvings, river banks). The first thought about it is "not to forget I've put it into the pocket" - so light and small it is. It can successfully be used during turist trips, especially in cities: its weight and dimensions are optimal for carrying and not thinking about where it is. The magnification 10x is the most effective - it allows avoiding shake while holding in hands and at the same time more details are clear compared to its 8x "brother". The chassis is said to be made of aluminium alloy and it really makes me sure it won't ruin after this or that shock. The picture is clear, bright, blur-free in any point of the field. The eyecups have enough eye distance for comfortable watching. The only thing I don't accept is the absense of objective caps - other bins models have them. I think they would be appropriate. Resume: excellent everyday binoculars for city walks and more if weight and size matter to you. Optical and mechanical quality is really hi-end.