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Review on πŸ” Pentax Papilio II 6.5x21 Gray Binoculars: Enhanced for SEO by Amphai Nanthaklang ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect purchase for me, exactly what I was looking for!

A unique model - no other on the market allows you to focus so close (the closest competitors are 1.2 meters), it actually works in the macro range. Usually we dive into the macrocosm through the lens of a camera, or with the help of a magnifying glass - these binoculars are an interesting alternative. It is especially useful for observing active small animals that do not let people close (dragonflies, butterflies, lizards). In another way, they can be considered only by catching, which is not always good. As a binocular, it also works, and thanks to not the highest magnification and full enlightenment, it is quite bright (not for twilight, of course - exit pupil 3.2 mm), but it is surprisingly normal indoors). Those. use case - in a museum or theater, is also possible. In the zoo, and especially in the terrarium is also useful. By the way, I don’t advise a larger increase - the aperture ratio will become much worse, and the trembling from the hands will interfere more (light, compact binoculars are hard to hold straight tightly). For birding, of course, it is not the best option (for birdwatching, full-sized binoculars are better suited, with a large field of view (to make it easier and faster to find a bird), good aperture for observations in the dense forest and twilight (front lens diameter 42-50mm, exit pupil 5-7mm, ), and high magnification (8-10x) But in good conditions - why not.

Pros
  • -Macro! Actually, the main feature of this binoculars is the minimum focusing distance of 50 centimeters. The width of the field of view at this distance is 6 centimeters. Those. a butterfly, dragonfly or lizard can be seen in all its glory and in detail. But as binoculars themselves (for long distances), it also works - Build quality is excellent - Pleasant rubber coating, convenient strap latches -Good case - Lightweight, compact and fairly fast - Tripod socket present
Cons
  • - no dust and moisture protection, no filling with nitrogen (in binoculars for such a price it may already be). this greatly affects both the durability of the binoculars (the dust inside is very annoying), and the usability "in the field" (the binoculars fogged up inside are not a working tool). - with close focusing (1 meter and closer), the image is slightly doubled -price (again, taking into account the lack of dust and moisture protection and a plastic case),