{"product_id":"pentax-8x42-s-series-sd-wp-binoculars","title":"Pentax 8x42 S-Series SD WP Binoculars","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentax 8x42 S-Series SD WP Binoculars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Essential, All-Weather Companion for Outdoor Exploration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid birdwatcher identifying species in the dense canopy, a hunter tracking game at dawn, or a hiker taking in sweeping mountain vistas, the \u003cstrong\u003ePentax 8x42 S-Series SD WP\u003c\/strong\u003e binoculars are engineered to be your ultimate outdoor companion. By combining premium, fully multi-coated optics with a rugged, fully waterproof housing, Pentax has delivered a highly reliable optical tool that excels in the exact environments where cheaper binoculars fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8x42 configuration is widely considered the \"Goldilocks\" standard for outdoor enthusiasts. The 8x magnification provides plenty of reach to pull distant subjects close, while remaining low enough to comfortably hold steady without the shaky, jittery view associated with higher-power binoculars. Paired with large 42mm objective lenses that drink in massive amounts of light, these binoculars deliver a bright, incredibly sharp image from the first light of dawn until well past dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love These Binoculars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Do-Everything\" 8x42 Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This classic pairing offers the perfect balance of magnification, a wide field of view, and exceptional light-gathering capabilities. It allows you to easily scan a treeline to find a moving subject and then comfortably track it without constantly losing it out of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Waterproof (WP) \u0026amp; Fogproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"WP\" designation means these binoculars are built for extreme weather. They are nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed (JIS Class 6), meaning they are completely immune to internal fogging during rapid temperature changes and can even survive being fully submerged in up to 1 meter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms:\u003c\/strong\u003e By utilizing a highly compact roof prism design treated with specialized phase-correction coatings, these binoculars maximize light transmission and contrast. Your views will be brilliantly sharp, color-accurate, and free of the visual smearing often found in budget roof-prism models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Multi-Coated Optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every optical surface within the binoculars is fully multi-coated to reduce glare and internal reflections. This ensures that the maximum amount of light reaches your eyes, providing stunningly bright views even in deeply shaded forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Comfort for Eyeglass Wearers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring generous eye relief and twist-up, click-stop eyecups, these binoculars can be perfectly customized to your face. Whether you wear thick eyeglasses, sunglasses, or no glasses at all, you can comfortably see the entire field of view without black \"vignetting\" around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Rubber Armor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exterior is wrapped in a highly durable, shock-absorbing rubber armor. This not only protects the precision internal optics from accidental drops and bumps on the trail but also provides a secure, non-slip grip when your hands are wet or you are wearing heavy winter gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjective Lens Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrism Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoof Prism (Phase-Corrected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngle of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.5° (Actual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 393 ft @ 1000 yds \/ 131 m @ 1000 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.2 ft \/ 2.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExit Pupil Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof \u0026amp; Nitrogen-Purged (Fogproof)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter Focus Wheel with Right-Eye Diopter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTripod Mountable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes (Adapter sold separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.8 x 5.1 x 2.0 in \/ 147 x 129 x 51 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21.7 oz \/ 615 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the roof-prism design makes these binoculars incredibly sleek and straight-barreled compared to traditional \"chunky\" Porro-prism models, \u003cstrong\u003ethey are not \"pocket\" binoculars\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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