RE: Binoculars
I own the Pentax DCF SP's 12.5X50's and LOVE them. I recently went on a deer hunt here in southern Arizona and compared mine to a friend who has Swarovski's. His drew in a little more light late, and first thing in the morning, but other than that there was little to no difference!!!! I found just as many deer as he did, and at long ranges--out to a mile. He could not beleive that he paid 2000$ for his, and I paid 500$ for mine. They are worth every penny. Crystal clear, and built to last. It is best to use them on a tripod to illiminate movement. This is the key to finding game.
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