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Ethought Online SuperMarket - Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 Porro Prism Binocular
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List Price: $200.00
Our Price: Too low to display
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Pentax
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
EAN: 0027075087408
Feature: Perfect choice for insect observation in the field and in museums and galleries
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Label: Pentax
Manufacturer: Pentax
Model: 62216
Publisher: Pentax
Release Date: 2005-07-01
Studio: Pentax
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Features
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Perfect choice for insect observation in the field and in museums and galleries
Convergent Lens Optical System Engineering focuses down to 1.6 feet
Fully multi-coated optics eliminate harmful ultraviolet rays while improving light transmission
High quality BaK4 prisms provides easier viewing in dim light
8.5x magnification with helicoid eyepiece rings for extra viewing comfort
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Editorial Reviews:
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Named for the Latin word for butterfly, PENTAX Papilio 8.5x21 binoculars are the perfect choice for insect observation in the field and in museums and galleries. The enhanced observation capability of the Papilio binoculars is made possible by a PENTAX Convergent Lens Optical System Engineering (CLOSE) mechanism. The CLOSE mechanism automatically slides the left and right objective lenses toward the center when the focus is fixed at a short distance. Revolutionary dual-axis, single body housing with synchronized eye-piece adjustment to assure correct optical alignment for comfortable viewing Fast and easy center focusing for handling ease Helicoid eyepiece rings for extra viewing comfort Fully multi-coated optics to eliminate harmful ultraviolet rays while improving light transmission for high contrast images with no glare or flare High quality BaK4 prisms transmit more light at the edges to enhance illumination for easier viewing in dim light Included Accessories - Eyepiece lens caps, Case, Neck strap Binocular Type - Porro-prism, center focusing Lens Construction - Objective Lens - 2 elements in 1 group Eyepiece Lens - 5 elements in 5 groups Magnification - 8.5X / Objective Lens Diameter - 21mm Field of View - Real - 6.0 degrees /Apparent - 51 degrees / Field Of View At 1000 Meters - 105m / Field of View at 1000 yards - 315 ft. Diopter Adjustment Range - +/- 4 m -1 / Diopter Adjustment - Click-stop adjuster built in right eyepiece Dimensions (Height Width) - 4.6 x 4.3 inches (116 x 110mm) Thickness - 2.2 inches (55mm) / Weight - 10.2 oz. (290g) Pentax Limited lifetime warranty
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Pentax Papilio 8.5 X 21 Porro Prism Binocular
Comment: This binocular is surprisingly powerful for its size and weight. Its image is sharp, magnification is ideal for bird and wildlife observation and width of field sufficient for most applications. I consider it a good value for its price, and an ideal gift for a bird watcher. Its only drawback would be that its not water resistant, so should not be used in boats, especially in a saltwater environment.
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Summary: Good closeup---not so good distant viewing
Comment: I decided on these binoculars because of the rave reviews they received. And to be fair, they are very good for closeup viewing, as they do focus at about 1.5 feet! So, I was very satified with that. However, if you are looking for an all-purpose viewing binocular, I would not recommend them. At a viewing distant of say, 15-20 feet and beyond the viewing becomes blurry and distorted. Back on the plus side, they are lightweight, and easy to use. Bottom line: 5 star rating for close-up viewing and maybe a 3-star rating for distance.
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Summary: bugs and birds
Comment: Excellent binoculars!! Everyone that bird-watches also wildflower-watches, mushroom-watches, butterfly-watches, bug-watches, etc., etc while they are out walking around. These binocs allow you to do all these seamlessly. The close focal range is amazing, but they still have a wide-enough feild-of-view at a distance so you can find birds easily. Great quality optics. Very lightweight also, very comfortable on a long hike.
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Summary: An excellent addition to my kit!
Comment: I was wrong to think I could get along with my nice little backpacking binoculars when I took an interest in learning about butterflies. I tried to like them but finally caved in and ordered these Papilio close-focus binoculars.
Wow! These are so much fun I've already had two friends look and order their own.
It's possible I might have appreciated the lower power a little more now that I have tried to keep a flying bug in my sights, but really, these are a wonderful tool at a nice price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great pair of binoculars
Comment: I lost my original pentax binoculars which I had been very happy with for many years. After doing some online research I decided I would go for another Pentax. The feature that attracted me to them was the ability to focus on something fairly close to you (butterflies etc.). When I received them I was amazed at how wonderful they are. I am extremely happy with them and definitely recommend them for this price range.
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