Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 Porro Prism Binocular
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Manufacturer: PentaxRelease Date: 2005-07-01
Model: 62216
Product features:
- 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
- Adorama Slinger Bag, Single Strap Backpack / Shoulder Bag, Camouflage
- Adorama Slinger Bag, Single Strap Backpack / Shoulder Bag, Black.
- Leupold Compact Tripod - Tripod
- Quantaray - Lens Cleaning Set
- Zeiss Lens Tissues, Pre-moistened Cleaning Cloths, 21 Per Box
Digital camera reviews of Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 Porro Prism Binocular
Digital camera Review: Wish we could see this way all the time!
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with all the positive reviews on the 8.5x papilios, I feel like a kid again exploring the backyard. The close focus really is amazing and the far focus is like any other quality binoculars. They are tiny, a true work of optical engineering.
My gripes - I was disappointed to open them up and smell that familiar Chinese rubber/plastic stink. It faded some after a few days of airing out in the sun. The reflection/glare from side light bouncing back from the eyepieces ruined the pleasure of watching the little creatures go about their business. Agena astro's soft rubber 1.25 inch non-stinky (made in Japan) winged eyeguards made them much more comfortable and totally got rid of the glare. The diopter adjustments for the right eye are very subtle and took a while to get just right for my eyes, it was frustrating until I got them properly adjusted, but once there, they stayed in focus and the details of true stereo vision jumped out to me.
Before using (and properly adjusting) these I don't know if I would have paid the few hundred dollars list price for them. I might have taken the gamble. But at the low price they're going for now, and with the Pentax $20 lifetime replacement guarantee, they're a steal. I can't imagine any adult or older child who enjoys nature who would not have a ball with them day after day.
Summary of Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 Porro Prism Binocular
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 warrantyOptics
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