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Review on πŸ”­ Pentax 8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II Binocular: Perfect for Close-Up and Long-Distance Viewing by Ivan Brown

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This is a great product! I am legally blind to the .

Great product! I'm officially blind due to a rare eye condition and my world ends about 3 inches from my short nose (I often wish I was Pinocchio) but I'm not and I'm always looking for something to help my vision. Zooming in is a great help, but most products on the market are over $600. I'm going to China in a few months and was talking to my travel partner about how I really wish I had something that could magnify things both up close and from afar. He suggested I use binoculars. I said they wouldn't work at close range since their focal length is typically 20 feet or so to infinity. I take a pair for long distances but would really like to find something that works up close. He told me about these wonderful binoculars with focal lengths from 20 inches to infinity. When I got them, I immediately ran out and my world changed! I can see flowers and insects and still use them for distance viewing. They are compact, lightweight and easy to transport. They are easy to focus and have high quality optics. If they can open up a whole new world to a person with 20/700 vision, just imagine what they can do for you with normal vision. Another thing they don't blast, the cost is more than reasonable. Buy them, use them and PLEASE take care of your eyes. Vision is a precious gift that can easily pass.

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  • Decent performance
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