Pentax 9x32 DCF BC purchased from Camera Land in July 2014 for $289.00. I used it as my car binocular for over a year.
Also sold under the Ricoh name. Made in the Philippines. Its body is basically a clone of the Sightron Blue Sky II 8x32 body.
I discovered that it has eyepieces with optical box construction similar to those in my Swarovski CL 8x30 B which I can use pushed back into my eye sockets or braced up against my Brow Ridge without suffering black outs.
Check Allbino's binocular listing and you will find it is also sold as the Pentax AD 9x32 WP. If there is a difference between them I have been unable to find it.
It is a sharp, bright 9x binocular with a 351' FOV with sharp edges.
If you are looking for a cheap 10x32 binocular you won't find one nearly as good as this 9x32 at anywhere near this price!
Bob
100% agreement. I had the Sightron 8x32 years ago, and recently picked up the 9x32 Pentax AD WP which is apparently a newer version of the DCF BC but essentially identical. Mine were used only $150 on eBay.
Like the Sightron, a fantastic value for the price. However, I like them more than the Sightron for two big reasons:
(1) the focus knob is much smoother than my recollection of the Sightron's, it's somewhat shocking to find such a large, comfortable, smooth focus wheel on such a cheap binocular!
(2) the soft green Pentax rubber armor is MUCH more pleasant to hold than the hard plastic "Klingon ridges" of the Sightron, it also adds a bit of rounding / contour to the barrel which is welcome with the long, thin barrels
Between the extra contour, soft rubber armor, and superior focus knob, the Pentax version is just far more comfortable and ergonomic to me. In all other respects it appears to be identical with the Sightron (although since I don't have them side by side I can't vouch for there not being a slight difference in coatings).
Unfortunately, the "all other respects" includes possibly the worst objective cover / rainguard setup ever, and really mediocre eyecups with hard edges and minimal detents at intermediate positions. The former doesn't bother me, as I never use objective covers and really don't need a rainguard for my "backup / back yard" bins, although I found that the rainguard from my old Bushnell Excursion 8x28 happens to fit the Pentax/Sightron perfectly!
I'm intending to address the latter by using the "doubled-over bicycle tire inner tube" method discussed in the "widening eyecups" thread -- with softer, more ergonomic eyecups the Pentax 9x32 would be nearly perfect!
Overall, like the Sightron, this Pentax is one of THE best buys in binoculars, whether you need an inexpensive backup to keep in the house or truck or use as a loaner... and honestly it would serve just fine as a primary optic for a birder on a budget. It's basically the perfect backup bin! Small and light yet rugged and reliable, excellent optical performance that far exceeds the price point, good handling, a bit of extra magnification to differentiate it from a typical 8x32, and it's cheap! Added bonus: the slender barrels, light weight, and ~54-55mm minimum IPD make them very child friendly, my 8 year old daughter was able to use them comfortably.