Product Review: Opticron Adventurer T WP 6.5 x 32 (1 Viewer)

[Dipperdapper]

Evening all,

Please find attached my completed review of the Opticron Adventurer T WP 6.5 x 32.

Product Review: Opticron Adventurer T WP 6.5 x 32. | Neil English.net

I hope you find it informative, and apologies in advance for the algebra:

With best wishes,

Neil.

 

[nikkor1]

Neil, thanks for excellent review! Could you measure rubber eyecups diameter?

 

[Dipperdapper]

Hello Nikkor 1,

Thank you!

The rubber eyecups are ~ 37mm in diameter.

Kind Regards,

Neil.

 

[nikkor1]

Hello Nikkor 1,

Thank you!

The rubber eyecups are ~ 37mm in diameter.

Kind Regards,

Neil.

Thanks! I need "additional" eyecups to put it over stock ones (in order to stiffen them a bit.
There are a lot of different styles and sizes over EBay

 

[nikkor1]

Got my T WP 6.5 x 32 today from Amazon UK: unfortunately, binoculars arrived noticeably uncollimated, though I was able to converge images by straining my eyes, but this isn't great viewing experience. Also, diopter adjustment ring isn't centered: for my eyes I usually need only slight turn ring one notch to "-", but here I needed to turn it almost to the range limit in order to adjust it. So, it was a "lemon". I know, that it's affordable MIC binoculars, but I hoped Opticron can resolve QC problem- but, not in this specific case.

 

[Dipperdapper]

Hello Nikkor1,

Sorry to hear about your experiences. I guess these things happen from time to time.

Out of interest, there is a thread on Cloudynights discussing small Porros like the APM 6 x 30 and 8x 30 and its various clones.

Post # 60 on that thread mentions the Opticron Adventurer T WP 6.5x 32 in comparison to a few of these models

APM 8x30 ED and 6x30 Porro Binoculars (Prototypes) - Page 3 - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights

Page 3 of 3 - APM 8x30 ED and 6x30 Porro Binoculars (Prototypes) - posted in Binoculars: Yes, CF is by far more versatile for daytime observing than IF so CF would be my choice for hiking and daytime general observing. Would prefer 6x30 version since I already own a roof 8x32 bino (so good...

www.cloudynights.com

Kind Regards,

Neil.

 

[nikkor1]

Another observation: how small central sharpness area is. I estimate only 50% (radially) is in excellent focus, rest is blurred due to field curvature. It was really unpleasant, so all that wide view area is mostly un-useful. May be I to spoiled by binoculars with decent flat views (CANON 10x30 IS II, STYRKA S7 8x30)

 

[Koejoe]

Hi. I feel that the Bin really shines in dense forested areas, due to the curvature you can get both forground and background in focus together. There are certain situations when birding when I thought this was beneficial. It’s a unique tool, different. Amazing read, learned a lot from the Post Neil. Thanks

 

[Dipperdapper]

Thanks for the feedback Koejoe, Much appreciated!

Best wishes,

Neil.