I am looking for recommendations for sturdy porros that can take a bit of abuse when handled by unmotivated students. Our experience is that those rubber eyecups tend to get lost. So any model would be of interest that has adjustable eyecups which don't need to be folded or removed for eyeglass wearers. I think 8x30 would be optimal from the point of view of performance and cost, but any other types are also of interest including reverse porros. No roofs, though.
[QUOTE=Swissboy;904020]I am looking for recommendations for sturdy porros that can take a bit of abuse when handled by unmotivated students. Our experience is that those rubber eyecups tend to get lost. So any model would be of interest that has adjustable eyecups which don't need to be folded or removed for eyeglass wearers. I think 8x30 would be optimal from the point of view of performance and cost, but any other types are also of interest including reverse porros. No roofs, though.[/QUOTE]
Hello!
8x30 Porros are a real problem. I like them, but hardly any company makes this format anymore.
Roofs will be able to withstand abuse by neglect better.
Pentax have some sturdy, affordable, compact reverse porros that are water-proof.
See: www.pentax.de if interested.
The optical quality of Pentax binos is usually quite good, not like SLZ but second to none of the rest.
Tom
7x35 Nikon Action EX