8 X 21 Jupiter III Clam Pack Binoculars

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 4.3 x 1.8 inches ; 6.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001216W4O
• Item model number: KB61393
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,730 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 8, 2008

Product Description

Weighing only 6.2 ounces the feather-light Pentax MCF II Jupiter 8x20 Ultra Compact Binocular 61393 is ideal for casual use and comes standard with premium PENTAX features. Whether attending a sporting event traveling or hiking Pentax MCFII Jupiter 8x20mm Compact Binocular 61393 provides great optics at an affordable price. Take your Pentax 8x 20mm MCF-II Jupiter Binoculars anywhere with an inverted porro prism design that results in a ultra lightweight compact body. PENTAX MCF II Jupiters weigh only 6.2 ounces! Pentax Jupiter MCF2 8 x 20 mm Binoculars let you to see your subjects easily in dim light with high-quality BaK4 prisms that transmit more light at the edges to enhance illumination. Pentax 8 x 20mm MCF-2 Jupiter Binocular provides clearly viewing with fully multi-coated optics that eliminate harmful ultraviolet rays while improving light transmission for high contrast images with no glare or flare. Primary InformationProduct Type :  Binoculars UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43211600 Product IDUPC:  027075613935Manufacturer Part:  61393

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Binos, September 10, 2010

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sixspeedsteve "sixspeedsteve" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 8 X 21 Jupiter III Clam Pack Binoculars (Electronics)

I'll start off by saying that I don't know anything about binoculars. I picked these up to have a basic pair of binoculars for viewing out of a downtown office window and an upcoming trip to Italy. Who knows, I may even take them on a hike or something. Anyway, I must say that these are nice little binos.

pros:
1) Solid construction. All adjustments have a firm resistance and even though it has a plastic body it seems like it could handle a few drops. 2) Really lightweight and small. That's where the plastic body pays off I guess. 3) Excellent image quality. Most surprising to me was how sharp the detail is through the lenses. I guess I am focusing more precisely on top of my prescription contacts for perfect vision which is pretty nifty. 4) Comes with a fancy little case so you can throw it in your bag without worrying about scratches etc.

cons:
1) None at the moment. All I can say is that body of the binoculars is more of a champagne color than silver as indicated in the picture.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Compact Binos, February 22, 2012

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Mr. White - See all my reviews

This review is from: 8 X 21 Jupiter III Clam Pack Binoculars (Electronics)

If you are looking for a quality pair of compact binos, the Pentax Jupiter series is without a doubt the best I have yet to own. I own several pairs of Simmons and Bushnell binos in the same price-range; these Pentax "take the cake".

I purchased the Pentax Jupiter 2 10x20 MCF with BaK4 Prism ten years ago and they are without a doubt the finest compact binos in the under 50 dollar price range. The image clarity is excellet, the low-light performance is superb, and the build quality is premium. They have been going strong for ten years without issue, have survived abuse in a variety of climates, and continue to function as they did on day one.