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Pentax Papilio Binoculars

November 21st, 2011 | Tags: 18-inch lowest limit, artwork enthusiast, as well, BaK-4 glass prisms, better quality, Binocular Sale Price

Other than Pentax Papilio binoculars, the main products of Pentax are the cameras and other photographic equipment. Owing to their expertise in optics and imaging, they had started a new tradition of manufacturing binoculars that have gained high acclaim from the customers. The production of binoculars is just one facet of Pentax that has expanded from East Asia as a prosperous manufacturer of optics and imaging products. Pentax papilio binoculars are known as an ideal choice for close-up observations of papilios and other insects. The name Papilio has originated from the Latin name for butterfly.

Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 binoculars are mostly used in many museums and galleries. The 8.5x21 are the compact binoculars with a magnificent 18-inch lowest limit of close focus reverse porro-prism type binoculars with superior BaK-4 glass prisms. They are designed keeping the butterfly, birds, insects and artwork enthusiast in mind.

These binoculars have an increased viewing capability achieved through the Convergent Lens Optical System Engineering (CLOSE) mechanism. This mechanism automatically enables right and left objective lenses to slide in direction of its center when it is focused on an object very close to it .Pentax Papilio is equipped with a dual-axis, single body housing and a synchronized adjustment of eyepieces to ensure its perfect optical alignment. The viewer can see the objects very comfortably. The focusing is achieved very fast. Pentax Papilio binocular is manufactured with fully multi-coated optical system to give a better quality of image. The helically-adjustable eyecups and a 15 mm of eye relief make Pentax Papilio binoculars most comfortable for the user who can use eyepiece rings for more comfortable viewing. The totally multi-coated optics also eliminates the effect of harmful UV rays by producing high contrast images without any glare. You can also view the objects in the dim light.

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It has a quite large 315- foot diameter field of view at distance of 1000 yards and you cannot miss anything. It is provided a black rubber armoring to protect the optics.

The Pentax Papilio is very comfortable binocular to view even with your glasses when its eye-cups are down and you have no problem seeing the complete field of view. It has a very smooth focuser. The overall construction is good with a protective coating all around. It is also provided with an effective system to mount it fast and secure. You can fix and remove the neck strap easily. You can use these as travel binoculars for variety of applications as well as on a number of targets.

Pentax Papilio gives a better corrected and sharp view across the total field. The level of its brightness. Sharpness and contrast for its 21 mm aperture is really impressive for a clear and well defined viewing of small insects.

Its diopter adjustment is +/-4. The objective lens is 21 mm with 8.5 X21 magnifications and its field of view is at 6 degrees. Pentax Papilio binocular comes with a pair of eye pieces caps, neck strap, porro prism, case, a pair of objectives, and eye pieces with built-in light and can do a great job for its price.