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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pyro" data-source="post: 3258869" data-attributes="member: 54062">Hello there, I have received my Comet binos but due to work I have not had time to perform much more than a superficial assessment; looking through the window and in the garden.Firstly, to the 7x30 which will be compared to the Kowa 6x30. In terms of build the Comet is quite reasonable. In some areas there is a resemblance between the two, but they are clearly not clones. Besides, how different can you make two small porros? The hinge feels nice and the focus is smooth although the bridge is a bit flexible compared to the Kowa. The minimum IPD is around 54mm, compared to 50mm for the Kowa. The right eyecup was very stiff, but has loosened up with a bit of use, I may try some Syl-Glyde on it.The eyecups themselves are not very comfortable for me, they pinch my nose a bit. The Kowa has eyecups that taper and have a more rounded edge that happen to fit my face nicely. Obviously this is a personal thing and I have the same problem with any bino with big eyecups.Looking through the window, the binos are sharp and pleasant to look through, they also seem well collimated. Moving outside, the cheaper coatings make themselves felt. Looking at the two side by side the greater reflectance of the Comet coatings is clear to see which manifests itself in eyepiece glare and loss of contrast compared to the Kowa which resists glare very well. And so it should! We must remember that the Comet was obtained for £10 + £3 P&P - the Kowa was about six to seven times the price, so it ought to be better!In conclusion, due to the comfort and glare this would annoy me in everyday use, however at the price the fact it is sharp, collimated and of decent build makes it commendable as an occasional/backup/kids binocular.I am running short of time, so will have to leave it there, apologies for the lack of in-depth review but I'm not a seasoned bino reviewer! One quick question for you, Daniel, regarding the 8x42 - how is the focuser? Mine has a bit of a dry, uneven feel and makes a bit of a rasping sound as I turn it? Regards, James</blockquote>

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