Passion. by H.T (1)

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The fact that these have a wide field of view and good minimum focus, means that I am doubly impressed by the fact that these GPO Passion HD binoculars are still able to deliver a full 17mm of eye-relief. etc etc. maybe we should have a list somewhere of the best low-end products, and especially a way for people to realise that what they want is not performance, it's just the right fit. There is no obvious unnatural tinting of the view and the colors look vibrant, but not so much so as to make the view look artificial.

This GPO Passion HD 10x42 binocular has a FOV that is 336ft wide/high at a distance of 1000 yards away (112m @ 1000m), which for as you can see from the comparison table below is excellent for a full-sized 10x binocular and places them right up there amongst the very best. As you point out, a handful of competent people can now launch a very nice binocular product line by subcontracting.expects at that price level. Moreover, it comes from a brand-new optics manufacturer. The company is called German Precision Optics The rubber that they use is extremely hard, so much so that it can at first glance look to be a plastic or even metallic exterior. This finish does look very good and I have to include that the fit to the chassis underneath is excellent. As well as their deep setting from within the ends of the barrels, the outer lens surfaces are further protected in that they have been treated with a hydrophobic material.

In both good light and very low light conditions just after sunset, I really could not discern any difference in image brightness between these GPO Passion HD 10x42 binoculars and that of my alpha 10x42's.Available in a variety of powers, with the choice of either 50mm or 42mm objective lens sizes, I managed to get my hands on the 10x42 version and below is my full and in-depth review: GPO Passion HD 10x42 Binocular Review

My bet is, if German Precision Optics maintain this standard, in time, their heritage will be every bit as impressive as the other European brands that we have come to revere. What I LikeSofter rubbers can often move or slide about on the chassis if not glued on correctly, but there is absolutely no chance of that occurring here. This comparatively wide view will most certainly be a benefit to birders, hunters and general wildlife observers who often explore wide open areas and observe subjects at longer distances (like at the coast, in the fields or hills example).