Zone-5 wrote:...I would from experience recommend the WP model over the ones I have.
PENTAX UCF Water Proof series of binoculars
UCF WP 8x25
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/sport-o ... CF_WP_8x25Dunk them, douse them, get them wet. The PENTAX UCF WP series of binoculars aren't afraid of a little water. Featuring nitrogen-filled waterproof (JIS Class 6) construction and a unibody design, these hardy binoculars are durable enough to stand up to even the wettest weather conditions. Available in two magnifications, the PENTAX UCF WP line features high-refraction BaK4 glass prisms for superior viewing, aspherical eyepiece lens elements for edge-to-edge sharpness, and fully multi-coated optical elements for improved light transmission and decreased glare. Compact, lightweight, and durable, the PENTAX UCF WP series are the ideal choice for use on or around water.
BAK4 Porro Prisms
Fully Multicoated Optics
Angle of View: 50°
Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
Reinforced Polycarbonate Housing
Synchronized Eyepiece Adjustment
Center Focusing
Standard 1/4"-20 Tripod Mount
Twist-Up Eyecups
Pentax's highly portable and functional 8x25 UP WP Compact Binocular employs an innovative unibody design that locks the objective lenses into the body with the eyepieces set on a synchronized dual-axis mechanism that ensures they stay symmetrical in relation to the center axis of the optic when adjusting the interpupillary distance. The 25mm objective lenses are fully multicoated to reduce reflection and maximize light transmission to produce the brightest images possible. Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate distortion, especially around the edges, and corrects for lens astigmatism which can prevent sharp focusing.
Designed for easy carrying and stowing, the binocular features a lightweight fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate housing that is corrosion and impact resistant. The housing material is also temperature-resistant allowing for its use in extreme climates while reducing expansion and contraction wide temperature variations can cause, which can make the optical components move out of collimation over time. Its optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed so they can are submersible to 3.3', as well as fogproof in all weather conditions.
Optical Performance
8x magnification
25mm objective lenses
BAK4 porro-prism optical design
Aspherical lens elements reduce distortion at the edges and corrects for lens astigmatism which can prevent sharp focusing
Anti-reflection fully multicoated optics
325.5' field of view at 1000 yards
50° angle of view
Use and Handling
Dual-axis synchronized eyepiece adjustment ensures symmetrical placement when changing interpupillary distances
Knurled center focus wheel
Twist-up eyecups for use with or without eye wear
15mm eye relief, 3.1mm exit pupil
Standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount
Construction Details
Lightweight fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate housing
Housing is corrosion, temperature and impact-resistant
Nitrogen-filled for fogproof performance, submersible to 3.3' (1m)
Rubberized armoring protects against impacts and provides slip-resistant grip
Inner focusing mechanism provides smooth focus while preserving waterproof seals
$119 AUD
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I just had a look on that site. I didn't know prices for binoculars went that high! Obviously not the model you mentioned but some of Monix and Zeiss ones are insane
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Yes I am, because it's crush proof and fully sealed. These 'little' boxes are as tough as...
