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<blockquote data-quote="dipped" data-source="post: 3258587" data-attributes="member: 9471"><p>Hi HJC</p><p></p><p>I bought the Olympus DPS I 8x40 for my wife as I was familiar with them and they have good optics. However she found she couldn't get on with them. I think they have Bk7 prisms and these are undersized so you get "hazy", effects when viewing in strong sunlight and bright side light.</p><p></p><p>Personally I would steer clear and go for the Nikons. Best if you can try them out or be able to return them if you're not happy. I've never noticed problems with the Nikons.</p><p></p><p>If you don't mind used there are a pair of w/proof RSPB porros on ebay from a camera shop at £69.99 with 14 day money back <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-Tough-Waterproof-RSPB-8x42-WP-Binoculars-SH17358-from-Carmarthen-Camera-/221754586225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a19a7471" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-Tough-Waterproof-RSPB-8x42-WP-Binoculars-SH17358-from-Carmarthen-Camera-/221754586225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a19a7471</a>.</p><p></p><p>Narrowish fov but better optics if my memory serves me well than the Nikon or Olympus. Used to retail about £180.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dipped, post: 3258587, member: 9471"] Hi HJC I bought the Olympus DPS I 8x40 for my wife as I was familiar with them and they have good optics. However she found she couldn't get on with them. I think they have Bk7 prisms and these are undersized so you get "hazy", effects when viewing in strong sunlight and bright side light. Personally I would steer clear and go for the Nikons. Best if you can try them out or be able to return them if you're not happy. I've never noticed problems with the Nikons. If you don't mind used there are a pair of w/proof RSPB porros on ebay from a camera shop at £69.99 with 14 day money back [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-Tough-Waterproof-RSPB-8x42-WP-Binoculars-SH17358-from-Carmarthen-Camera-/221754586225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a19a7471[/url]. Narrowish fov but better optics if my memory serves me well than the Nikon or Olympus. Used to retail about £180. [/QUOTE]
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