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Originally Posted by iceman
I bought a 7mm Pentax XW from Star Optics in QLD.
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Mike,
Congrats on your purchase. I am very confident that in a couple of months time you will think this is one of the best eyepieces you have ever used. I am predicting you will be in the hunt for a 10mm Pentax XW to go with the 7mm XW within the next 6 months
The more time you spend with it the more you will like it. They do take a little bit of getting used to in terms of adjusting the eye cup correctly for each person and getting your eye in the right place to catch the exit pupil. In a short time you will be very comfortable with it and love it. It also takes a little time to appreciate its quality.
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Originally Posted by janoskiss
What's this? The Japanese invasion? Everyone seems to be buying Pentaxes. now, where are mine?? |
Steve,
Spend a reasonable period of time with the 10mm Pentax XW and you will work out why. It would be superb in your new 12"/F5 water heater/canon. It would also be great in the 8"/f6. A quick look isn't long enough to appreciate the quality of the Pentax XW's. Unlike a Nagler which whacks you in the eye as being impressive with its enormous FOV from the outset, the Pentax's need to grow on you over time. The areas where the Pentax shines, like light transmission, contrast and sharpness, take a little more time to appreciate and sink in.
CS and enjoy Mike, at present Steve can be envious
John B