Pentax PAPILIO 8.50 X 21 (8.5x21) Binocular
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Pentax PAPILIO 8.50 X 21 (8.5x21) Binocular

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  • Binoculars Type: Binocular
  • Max Magnification: 8.5x
  • Zoom Ability: Without Zoom
  • Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated
  • Night Vision: Without Night Vision
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Papilio 8.5x21 vs. 6.5x21

bysteelbicyclist Aug 17, 2012
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Pros Nothing like them for close focus.  Tack sharp. Light weight
Cons Severe chromatic aberation, Poor quality image for distance.  Eye strain--maybe mine...
Recommended it? No

After playing with the 6.5x version of these butterfly binoculars at an Audobon store (they didn't carry the 8.5x) I decided to go with the 8.5x version which I ordered on line.  I figured they would be better for birding.  I love to bike ride and stop and look at nature through... Read full review »

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Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 close focus binoculars, excellent but not perfect

byhallewell May 12, 2006
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Pros No eyestrain close focusing to 1.5 ft - unique. Excellent optics, quality and price.
Cons Ease of use in the field could be improved.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a supplement to Allan Ostling's epinions review which covers them pretty well and in my view accurately. He has two reviews which are more or less identical and probably he is reviewing the lower power 6.5x binocs. I opted for the higher power because I wanted the maximum magnification... Read full review »

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Into the New Papilio Paradise

byaostling May 3, 2005
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Pros These binoculars have no competition, at any price.
Cons They are now in short supply.
Recommended it? Yes

At work today a fellow rocket engineer asked me if I had a magnifier. I usually have some sort of lens in my office. He wanted to inspect some instrumentation hardware on which he suspected a fault. I said sure, reached into my briefcase, and handed him my Pentax Papilio binoculars. He thought I... Read full review »

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Pentax 62216 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 warranty

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Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 Binoculars - 8.5x 21mm

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.

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Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 Binoculars 62216

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.

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