Pentax 62599 9x28 DCF LV Binocular - Black

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 4.5 x 4.6 inches ; 13 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0014PYBHI
• Item model number: 62599
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,515 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Available in 9x28 magnification, the PENTAX DCF LV binoculars feature a durable, lightweight, compact body. With high-resolution phase-coated and super-reflective coated roof prisms for high contrast images, the nitrogen-filled waterproof (JIS Class 6) construction allow these binoculars to be used in the most extreme weather conditions and submerged to 3.3 feet. The inner-focus optical design adds durability and the helicoid eyepiece rings offer comfortable eye relief. The multi-coated lenses’ increase light transmission and color quality while rubber covered exterior provides a sure grip and protects the internal mechanisms.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality small bino is way above the rest for the $$, January 23, 2010

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Zuludigital - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax 62599 9x28 DCF LV Binocular - Black (Electronics)

I own Swavorski 8.5xELs,10x50SLCs, Leica Duovids, Celestron 7x50s and now the Pentax 9x28 DCF LV. My day of birding with these instead of the 8.5s was surprisingly fun. Here are the Pros and Cons.
Pros:
Well chosen power of 9x make the binos useful for many situations.
Sharp center field suitable for serious birding and even looking at star clusters and moon. Edge performance not objectionable. These could be used as workhorse binos although 32mm objectives or more are better - all else being equal.
VERY nice click stops eye cups and ample eye relief for eyeglass wearers like myself.
Close focus for butterflies ~6ft
VERY comfortable apparent field of view (don't feel like your looking in a tunnel) and actual field of view.
No eyestrain after hours of birding - for which I'm sensitive.

Cons:
Stiff focus is noticeable and may cause a "misfire" focus from time to time.
Light weight may not be a positive in some birders hands - but this is an issue for all small binos. I found balance and size fine for my hands which are average for a man.

I'll be birding with these binos on bicycle. Seems a shame to leave them in a glove compartment. And they can slip in a water bottle cage. 5 stars.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pentax compact binocs, July 5, 2008

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Michael Keim (Hastings, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax 62599 9x28 DCF LV Binocular - Black (Electronics)

I read about these in Outdoor Life. They came highly recommended. When I received them they were as advertised. Excellent clarity and light transmission. These are as good as a lot of quality full size binoculars.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great compact binos, May 5, 2009

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Chadwick Taylor "Everything Outdoors" (Rome, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax 62599 9x28 DCF LV Binocular - Black (Electronics)

Bought these based on a rating in Outdoor Life magazine. I bought them for turkey and archery hunting. Very clear & bright, great little binocular for the money. Definetly recommend them.