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- Butterfly Binoculars-Super Close Range
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Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 Porro Prism Binocular
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Product Features:
- · Ideally suited for viewing insects, birds, artwork or any other object at close ranges
- · C.L.O.S.E. (Convergent Lens Optical System Engineering) allows them to focus down to 1.6 feet
- 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
- · Fully multi-coated optics to eliminate harmful ultraviolet rays while improving light transmission for high contrast images with no glare or flare
ASIN: B0007TSYCA
Release Date: 2005-07-01
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Product Description
Named for the Latin word for butterfly, PENTAX Papilio 6.5x21 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. 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 - 6.5X / Objective Lens Diameter - 21mm Field of View - Real - 7.5 degrees /Apparent - 49 degrees / Field Of View At 1000 Meters - 131m / Field of View at 1000 yards - 393 ft. Diopter Adjustment Range - +/- 4 m -1 / Diopter Adjustment - Click-stop adjuster built in right eyepiece Dimensions (Height Width) - 4.5 x 4.3 inches (114 x 110mm) Thickness - 2.2 inches (55mm) / Weight - 10.2 oz. (290g) Pentax Limited lifetime warranty
Customer Reviews:
Butterfly Binoculars-Super Close Range.......2007-12-03
These are very special for viewing close-ups while sitting on your patio or deck, or walking the forest. They act like a microscope, are super bright, and can focus on flowers, insects, hummingbirds, and butterflies within inches!! No others have this super close-up abilities...
Nice and Compact.......2007-08-26
Good quality view. I find the price a bit high considering the limited capability of these binoculars. The image quality is good but the magnification is limited for celestial work. For terrestrial viewing my kids love them. My kids find them easy to hold but a bit fiddly to focus. My kids like the "cool" shape of them. Overall a pretty decent value.
Good product, good seller, crappy deliverer..........2006-12-06
First, I am a very beginner to binoculars, so I don't have anything to commment on spec matter. I just received the item from the seller(OneCall). It was promptly shipped via overnight.
When I first tried the binocular, I was impressed. I ordered this binocular for mainly indoor use, and it fit my need perfectly. Although I have some complaints about design of the carrying case, I am overall satisfied with the item.
Now, THE PROBLEM is the FedEx. The FedEx delivery driver left the package at the wrong door! I live in apartment complex, and each door has label of unit number written nicely in Arabic numerals. There was also my unit number clearly printed on the package's address label, and he still left the package in front of wrong door. What a joke. Couldn't he read even Arabic numerals? How did he find his job!?
Excellent Binocular for the price.......2006-02-24
I have very limited experience using binoculars, but we are going on a cruise to Alaska this spring and felt that we should get some. I studied up on all my options and picked these due to size (they are very compact for the power) and other reviews that I read.
I tried them out in my yard watching squirrels build a nest in a tree far out in the woods. They are fantastic. I could clearly see all the activity during the nest building. I wear glasses and these presented no problems.
I would recommend them to the novice, although I am sure there are better these will meet my needs exactly.
Excellent general-purpose compact with a twist..........2006-02-21
This binocular does indeed focus down to about a foot-and-a-half, far closer than any other binocular I know of. This makes it essential equipment for: art museums, biological fieldwork, any situation where you want to get closer to things you cannot simply GET closer to.
Excellent clarity, as to be expected from a top-line Japanese optical company (as clear as Nikon, for example). Bright enough for the purpose, has diopter (on right, I think), and adjustable for both those who wear eyeglasses and those who do not. They fit my weird, astigmatic, spectacled peepers quite well.
And...they are very reasonably priced. A no-brainer. See Rembrandt's brushstrokes up close! Buy them now. It is the right thing to do. :-)
Product Description
The PENTAX 10x42 DCF HR II offers the most magnification of this two-binocular series and comes standard with the same outstanding features and sleek, lightweight design. An outstanding value, the high-quality PENTAX 10x42 DCF HR II binocular has everything you need in full-size binoculars and then some. The perfect choice for tough weather and lighting conditions.
Customer Reviews:
Binoculars.......2007-01-18
We absolutely love our binoculars. Living out in the country they are perfect for seeing into our woods. All the wildlife we have out here is so much more appreciated. We were also happy with the quick delivery. Just in time for Christmas. shopping through Amazon is easy and very reliable. Anne Jones
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Rugged durability, compact dimensions, and lightweight convenience. With the PENTAX 8x25 UCF X II binoculars you get a 324 foot field of view with 8X magnification, unibody construction for sturdiness and strength, and a streamlined body that fits neatly into any bag. Take your binoculars anywhere with an inverted porro prism design that results in a light weight, compact body. Revolutionary dual-axis, single body housing adds extra durability. View your subjects easily in dim light with high-quality BaK4 prisms that transmit more light at the edges to enhance illumination. Included Accessories - Eyepiece Lens Cap, Case, Strap Binocular Type - Porro-prism, center focusing Lens Construction - Objective Lens - 2 elements in 1 group Eyepiece Lens - 5 elements in 5 groups Magnification - 8X / Objective Lens Diameter - 25mm Field of View - Real - 6.2 degrees /Apparent - 50 degrees / Field Of View At 1000 Meters - 108m / Field of View at 1000 yards - 324 ft. Diopter Adjustment Range - +/- 3 m -1 Dimensions (Height Width) - 4.5 x 4.3 inches (114 x 110mm) Thickness - 2.2 inches (55mm) / Weight - 10.6 oz. Pentax Limited lifetime warranty
Customer Reviews:
just perfect.......2007-09-06
I bought this gadget for the 2007 US Open. Very well made, trendy at the same time sporty and light. User friendly even for binocular amateurs, perfect for theater,sporting events, sight-seeing. I love it.
Low cost, high quality binoculars.......2006-07-16
Was very pleased with the cost and quality of the Pentax UCF-X II 8x25 binoculars. They are compact, light weight, easy to operate and give a good image. Good to use at concerts and on trips where weight and size are important. Good value for the money.
Average customer rating:
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- Pentax Papilio Binocular - Excellent Choice
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- A great aid to the close-up photographer
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Product Features:
- · Ideally suited for viewing insects, birds, artwork or any other object at close ranges
- · C.L.O.S.E. (Convergent Lens Optical System Engineering) allows them to focus down to 1.6 feet
- 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
- · Fully multi-coated optics to eliminate harmful ultraviolet rays while improving light transmission for high contrast images with no glare or flare
ASIN: B0007TSYCK
Release Date: 2005-07-01
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Product Description
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
Customer Reviews:
Very pleased.......2007-11-27
I considered purchasing these binoculars for quite a while because of its ability for close focusing. I researched the market and couldn't find anything else to match the close focusing functionality. I was very pleased when I began using them. It's a perfect match for a photographer who likes to do close ups, butterflies, flowers, etc. However, it also works very well as regular binoculars. Finally, when you consider the price, it's a no-brainer.
Pentax Papilio Binocular - Excellent Choice.......2007-09-19
This product is excellent value for bird watching and nature gazing. I'm very please with this purchase!
Amazing... great for oldsters.......2007-09-10
I'm almost 70 and like to be outdoors curious about nature, etc. Its not always easy (or wise) to bend down to shoe-top higth to examine an interesting bug, snake or plant. These binoculars can focus on your own toe! My wife and I love them.
Good choice.......2007-09-07
I needed a light weight small size binocular for bird and concert viewing and these worked for me. I was also amazed to be able to see tiny insects on flowers that were not really visible without using the binoculars. I read many reviews on Amazon before purchasing these and am very happy with my purchase.
A great aid to the close-up photographer.......2007-01-09
This is one of the most useful devices I have purchased for aiding my close-up photography. I use it to scan a close up scene and pick out objects or features that I want to photograph. It works exactly as advertized. This means that it can be used to view objects from much closer than is possible with conventional binoculars. Of course, it also doubles as the latter, too. Strongly recommended.
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Offering different magnifications ranging from eight to 12.5 times, the DCF SP-series models are housed in a nitrogen-filled magnesium-alloy waterproof body (JIS Class 6) and protected with a full-body rubber housing. They deliver exceptional image quality, thanks to an inner-focus optical design incorporating hybrid aspherical eyepiece lenses, high-resolution phase-coated roof prisms, hydrophobic coating on objective and eyepiece lenses, and multi-coated optical elements. Their lightweight design and long eye relief allow for fatigue-free viewing, even during extended observations. They also come equipped with such user-friendly features as an extra-short minimum focusing distance, a diopter adjuster with lock mechanism, and helicoid-type eyepiece rings with four click stops.
Customer Reviews:
Best available birding binocular for the price.......2004-12-03
I love, love, love this binocular. It's waterproof, fogproof, rugged, well-balanced, and easy to handle (I can hold it one-handed and still adjust the focus easily). I'm rough on equipment, but haven't managed to do any damage to it despite constant use under some pretty yucky conditions (tossing in the car, taking out in heavy rainstorms, dangling from the backpack on hikes, etc.)
No problem with or without glasses--the eyecups have nice, firm intermediate settings between the plain "in" and "out" options of most binoculars.
The image quality is fantastic, even in dim dusk or dawn light. IMO, you can't do better in roof prism binoculars until you get up into the megabuck Swarovski range, and even given the slight image quality improvement (for two or three times the price), I'd still prefer the Pentax DCF for its handling and quick focus.
Product Description
The DCF WP II 10x42 binocular features phase-coated roof prisms for exceptional high-contrast, high-resolution images and a nitrogen-filled, fully waterproof JIS Class 6 body (submersible to 3.3 feet) for outstanding performance in wet conditions. Incorporating all of the outstanding elements of the original roof-prism series, the DCF WP II 10x42 features helicoids eyepieces and aluminum alloy bodies, and super reflective prism coating for brighter images.
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The Pentax DCF WP II 10 x 42 binocular (black) offers a 10x magnification in a high performance, full-sized, water resistant body, that has a sleek black finish to help keep you hidden from your target. The DCF WP II high-performance binocular features a simplified body design and an extremely durable, lightweight aluminum alloy encased in a full-body rubber housing to protect the optics and inner mechanisms from external shock and assure a firm, comfortable hold.
The DCF WP II combines multi-coated optical elements and high-refraction BaK4-glass roof prisms, and is treated with phase-chated coating plus a new super-reflection coating to ensure a high-resolution, high-contrast image over the entire image field. Protective glass is incorporated in front of the objective focusing elements to prevent the intrusion of dust into the nitrogen-filled inner body, which helps the DCF WP II offer JIS Class 6 fully waterproof (submersible to 3.3 feet) capability for use around the water and in the rain. And as if that's not enough, the rubber housing and the protective glass also serve to upgrade the weather resistance on these binoculars, while the inner-focus optical design adds to the durability. These binoculars feature a helicoid eyepiece ring with four-click stops that give the most comfortable eye relief, and click-stop adjustments that lock in the right eyepiece diopter. The fully multi-coated lenses not only increase light transmission and color quality, but provide for long eye-relief for viewing with or without glasses. This unit weighs 28.2 ounces, measures 5 x 2.2 x 5.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box
The DCF WP II 10x42 binoculars, eyepiece lens caps, case, straps, and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
Great Binos.......2007-09-15
Pentax DCF WP binoculars are great. I bought mine about 4 years ago. I have been very pleased. I was considering Leica and Swarovski in addition to these. The only advantage I found with Swarovski is that the lens protection covers are an actual engineered part of the system and work great. No covers are provided for the objectives with Pentax. I use mine allot in the rain and snow so this is important to me. However at about 1/3 the price and with very comparable performance, I chose the Pentax. I have not regretted this one bit. I bought some flip up caps from the local sporting goods store that work pretty well for about $30.
They are also very good at gathering light. Before dawn and in twilight is when these excel. The rubber coating is very comfortable and durable. The retractable eye cups also work very well. I wear glasses and switch between looking through the Binos with my glasses on and off. They adjust quickly and are a durable design.
I use the binoculars in tough conditions and don't worry about them as much as I would if I spent over a thousand bucks on them. They have been a great asset, and based on their performance over the last 4 years, I am sure the will last me for the next 30+ years.
LOOKY-LOO's BMW........2007-02-01
If you have a beer budget but champagne taste, then buy the over thousand dollar Zeiss, Leica, or Swarovski binoculars! But, for quality per dollar spent, you can't go wrong with these. I had their compact 10x28's, but wanted more light gathering ability in low dusk type conditions. Since I don't backpack anymore, I didn't need the light weight of the compact. But these are not "heavy" by any means. 10 power is about the limit for a hand held optical instrument, but that's all I've ever used, so I'm comfortable with it. The quality of these optics will allow you use them all day without undue eye fatigue. A very good quality binocular, in my opinion.
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PCF WPII-series models offer a durable aluminum-diecast body with a full-body protective rubber housing, high-performance optics combining high-refraction BaK4 glass prisms and fully multi-coated optical elements, aspherical optical elements in the eyepiece optics, PENTAX-original inner focusing arm design with focus-lock mechanism, helicoid-type extendible eyepiece rings, a long eye relief of 20mm or longer, and rain-shielding eyepiece caps. Their fully water-shielded, nitrogen-filled construction ensures excellent waterproof capability (equivalent to JIS Class 6).The PCF WPII series are ideal for use around and on the water, as well as for observations in harsh weather and extreme climates.
Customer Reviews:
Beyond expectation's.......2007-03-01
These glasses are wonderful. They have excellent range, are very bright and have a wide field of view. They are small and compact. The eye rubber guards twist to retract and expand making the binocular even more compact and durable. The main finger focus in the center of the glasses is knobbed to give you easy control while focusing on objects and you can lock it to your set focus. The right eye focus turns and clicks into place so your right eye focus is always set to your individual need. It is an absolutely wonderful set of glasses and very durable.
Product Description
The PENTAX 8x42 DCF HR II has everything you need in full-size binoculars and then some. With 8X magnification, large 42mm objective lenses for superior light gathering and a full-body rubber exterior with nitrogen-filled waterproof (JIS Class 6) construction, these are the perfect binoculars to use in tough weather and lighting conditions.
Customer Reviews:
Above average.......2007-07-05
The Pentax DCF HR II binoculars are a nice bright, very accurate color and very sharp on center axis. Making them an excellent birder set of glasses. I noticed that the outter 15% of the field of view (FOV)was slightly distorted, but most won't notice that as you tend to use the center 80% of the FOV for most viewing.
I have used this set of glasses for birding, sporting events, and astronomy all with very good results. The eye pieces of these fine binoculars are excellent for eye glass wearers like me as you can see the whole FOV very nicely.
The only real Con I have against these fine glasses are they are a little heavy for a 42mm size but not unmanageable.
Over all a very good and enjoyable pair of Binoculars at a reasonable price.
Product Description
Combining high-resolution optics and stylish, streamlined bodies with outstanding cost performance these binoculars offer excellent image quality and viewing comfort for most general-purpose applications, including wildlife, sports and theatrical observations.The UCF XII-series feature the PENTAX-original dual-axis eye-distance adjustment system to assure precise alignment of the lens barrels. Coupled with large 25mm objective lenses, high-refraction BaK4 glass prisms, multi-coated optical elements and aspherical eyepiece lens elements, they deliver high-quality images even under poor viewing conditions. Their compact, lightweight bodies are protected against dust and shock by full-body rubber housing. Other user-friendly features include a long 15-millimeter eye relief, a short minimum focusing distance of 1.9 meters/6.2 feet, extendible eyepiece rings, a fully retractable pop-up diopter adjuster, and a tripod socket.
Customer Reviews:
Pentax UCF X-II Excellent value and performance.......2007-04-12
I purchased these a couple of years ago for mountain rescue work. I wanted something lightweight, sufficient power, and that would work well with glasses. They succeeded superbly on all accounts. I now am glasses-free (thanks to Lasics!) and the binocs work equally well without glasses. Nice adjustments that are easy to locate and use. They are an excellent trade-off between weight and size on one hand, and performance on the other hand. Also, they seem to be rugged, although I have yet to launch them off a cliff face.
Considering the cost of some binoculars, these are affordable and offer great performance.
Product Description
With the power of 10X magnification and a 342-foot field of view, the affordable PENTAX 10x50 XCF binocular combines outstanding optical performance with exceptional value. High-quality prisms and multi-coated optical elements ensure excellent image quality and light transmission. The XCF 10x50 is ideal for almost any application, from casual viewing to serious observation.
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