Olympus 8x40 DPSI Binocular (With Freebies: Killer Combo (Men Wallet + Women Wallet) worth Rs.1499)

Holidays and vacations to new places are all about soaking up the magic of a foreign land. A faithful pair of binoculars will be the ideal take-along to ensure you don't miss out on any detail, whether near or distant. TheOlympus 8 x 40 DPS I is an intelligent pair of binoculars that combines performance and design for a superior experience. These binoculars are ideal to have along for camping trips that might involve hiking or trekking. They are also useful to track sporting events and birds from afar.

This pair of binoculars from Olympus feature a Porro prism, which rectifies the image coming through the viewing barrel to give you an upright image. The Porro prism gives you a crisp image with less distortion. The object of your observation can be seen at a magnification of 8x, giving you a detailed look.

Body

The 8 x 40 DPS I features a sleek body that is comfortable to hold for longer periods of time when in use. The long viewing barrel, coupled with the matte rubber coating make for a stylish looking pair of binoculars. It also makes holding the binoculars easy, whether you're on a mountain top or in a crowd for a sporting event, as this is a rugged pair of binoculars. The Olympus DPS I binoculars sport a focus knob in the middle, which is large in design and easily locatable even if the binoculars are held to your eye.

These Olympus binoculars weigh 710 g, making it lightweight enough to hold for a day-long event, like a football or cricket match. The 8 x 40 DPS I measures 182 x 139 x 58 mm, making it easy to pack it in to your hand luggage or check-in baggage easily. It will also fit in with all your plans, slipping into a jacket pocket.

Performance

This pair of Olympus binoculars has an objective lens size of 40 mm, which is big enough to encompass a long list of activities that it is ideal for. The DPS I binoculars have an exit pupil measurement of 5 mm. The objective lens and eye pupil together give an estimate of how bright and clear your image will be. The 8 x 40 DPS I has a center focus that lets you adjust the focus for both eye-pieces simultaneously. The close focus distance for this pair of Olympus binoculars is 4 m, giving you a wide angle view at the world through the looking glass.

An eye relief of 12 mm indicates that you can even wear eye glasses while using this pair of binoculars comfortably. These binoculars by Olympus also feature a diopter adjustment range of 2 m-1, that lets you customize the viewing experience to match the power of your eyes. The Olympus 8 x 40 DPS I has a field of view of 8.2°, which affords a better look at a panoramic view.

The monolayer coating on the inside of the viewing barrel reduces glare and controls the contrast of the image you're viewing, giving you a comfortable experience even in bright light. The UV-ray protection lets you frolic in the sun for hours together while using these binoculars.

Buying Guide

These Olympus binoculars are a valuable addition to your arsenal of travel accessories if you like exploring new places. The 8 x 40 DPS I is also ideal to take along for camping, hiking and trekking trips, as the exit pupil, magnification and objective lens size support an optimum experience for outdoor activities. You can also use these binoculars to get closer to the action at sporting events.