Which of these?

Guest · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:10 am Post subject: Which of these?

Hi!
Could anyone be so kind and give me some opinions about these 3 compacts. Nikon 8 x 25 Pro-staff WP, Alpen 8 x 26 Shasta Ridge and Pentax 8x25mm UCF-WP. They seem to be almost identical whith a slight edge to Alpen for exit pupil and Nikon/Pentax for FOV and again maybe the Pentax for its claimed JIS class 6. Which JIS class does the Pro-staff and the Shasta ridge have? How do they compare to each other optical and mechanical. Is there a best buy in this group or can I just pick the cheapest one?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5512

Hi

You are slpitting hairs on exit pupil. A fraction of an exit pupil is NEVER significant.

I have tested all three and it is pretty much a matter of brand preference and handling. I prefer the handling on the Nikon, but you may prefer one of the others. I also prefer the warranty on the Nikon.
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Guest · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:51 am Post subject:

Thanks for the quick answer joanie! Just one question. Do you know what JIS number the Alpen and the Nikon have? Are they as waterproof as the Pentax?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5512

Hi

Sorry, not a provided spec, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it unless you plan to drop the binoculars overboard and dive in to get them. Not going to be a factor in normal use in the rain and so on. All are good choices in a waterproof reverse porro.
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Guest · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:07 am Post subject:

Thanks!
You really helped me Joanie!

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5512

You are very welcome, of course.
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