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DDoptics EDX 8.5×50 binoculars test report - Pirsch Issue 03/2013
DDoptics EDX 8.5×50 binoculars - Handy and powerful
Author Reiner Merters - To the new issue of Pirsch magazine - Report on the download
For High-quality binoculars There is a growing market in the mid-price range, as young hunters in particular want powerful and compact binoculars without having to go straight into the high-end price range.
The market of young hunters of course, the major manufacturers have long since discovered this and offer binocular lines that are priced below the top series. For 900 euros and less Practical and high-performance hunting glasses offered - but unfortunately so far only with 42 millimetres Lens diameterThe larger the lens diameter, the more light can be absorbed by the lens of the optical system. Glass purity plays a major role. " More info.
Other companies, on the other hand, are already one step ahead. DDoptics a telescopes 8.5×50 EDXwhich costs Euro 1,095. is also in the mid-range price category.
Easy-grip EDX binoculars - thanks to the grip
The Waterproof housing made of lightweight polycarbonate is protected by a thick black Rubber armouringAdditional protection of the binoculars in harsh conditions is achieved by applying a hard-wearing rubber armouring to the binoculars housing. " More info which is finely grained and has a very good grip. The air inside the binoculars has been replaced with nitrogen to prevent internal fogging. Weighing just under 870 grams, the 8.5×50 is relatively light and very compact with a height of just 175 millimetres.
DDoptics uses the increasingly common Construction method with open sleeve bridge. The GlassIn addition to the coating of optics, the glass quality or type of glass is one of the most important quality factors for binoculars and riflescopes " More info is very Well balanced and sits comfortably in the hand. It is also easy to hold with one hand, as the Sufficiently large opening is dimensioned. A large roller at the end of the bridge is used for focussing.
The dioptre adjustment is located on the right EyepieceThe eyepiece is the lens group of an optical system that faces the eye. The eyepieces consist of several separate lenses - achromats (3-6 individual lenses). " More info. The Focussing roller is very easy to grip and can be easily operated with one finger. With one and a half turns, the very Short focussing distance supports this.
The EDX - Binoculars - also for spectacle wearers
The rotating eyecups also allow the Spectacle wearerLooking through binoculars with glasses reduces the field of view by 50-60%. An eyepiece with dioptre compensation offers a remedy for short-sightedness or long-sightedness. " More info utilisation of the full field of view, which is 102m (at 1000 metres). The closest focusing distance is 2.40 metres. The EyecupsFor spectacle wearers, all DDoptics binoculars are equipped with retractable eyecups. This makes observation easier and enlarges the field of vision. " More info rest in four positions safe in. This means that the binoculars can be adjusted to suit your glasses and your own requirements. The Eyepiece cups are completely made of Metal manufactured.
DDoptics uses the following EDX models Glasses with low dispersion (light scattering). They are also known as "ED glass", which stands for "extra-low dispersion". This results in a Very high resolution and balanced colour rendering. Finest details become in focus and the colours are reproduced neutrally. An apochromatic correction is applied to prevent colour fringing.
The very good sharpness of the test glass right up to the edges is striking. This is achieved by a new phase correction coating that is able to prevent almost all undesirable wave-optical effects.
The eyecups can be extended in four stages. The strikingly large roller at the end of the bridge facilitates fast focussing. To achieve this, the two roof surfaces of the Schmidt-Pechan system are coated with a new special coating from the photographic industry, which is a further development of the old ELR ("Extra Low Reflection") coating. Another practical feature is the Nano nano coating of the outer lenses.
DDoptics calls this "Raindefender": water runs off, making it easier to observe in rainy weather. Cleaning the LensesThe use of aspherical lenses leads to a reduction in the overall length of the binoculars and in some cases to a significant reduction in weight. " More info runs very smoothly. For a glass in this price range, a Nano coatingThanks to the DDoptics RNP coating on the outer lens surfaces, water does not adhere to the glass. " More info of the outer lenses is not often found. The Transmission measured values from the optical laboratory, which 90.8 per cent day transmission and 89.9 per cent night transmission and very even curves emphasise the good impression.
Overall, DDoptics has developed a well-balanced optical package that provides a clear, bright image with very good Edge sharpnessFor technical reasons, image sharpness decreases from the centre of the image to the edge with every lens (due to the shape of the lens). " More info supplies.
Practical test: EDX in the field
The EDX 8.5×50 was used on the home hunting ground. It also proved its worth at night: even in poor light, the 50 mm optics delivered a bright image. The glass copes very well with backlighting when the moon shines into the front of the camera.
In purely mathematical terms, an 8×56 would of course be even brighter, but also significantly heavier and bulkier. The Handling of the binoculars is very pleasant - the open barrel bridge has clear advantages in practice. For 1,095 euros, the DDoptics 8.5×50 EDX is a very good all-rounder that combines compact dimensions with good Twilight performanceIn order to be able to recognise details over long distances even in twilight, binoculars with high magnification and corresponding twilight performance (e.g. 10x56 or 8x56) are recommended. " More info combined.
As the competition in the 50 mm lens diameter range in the mid-range price category is very limited, the this glass a top place prove it.
Details & technology DDoptics EDX 8.5×50 at a glance
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