Pentax PAPILIO II 8.5x21 Binoculars

PAPILIO II 8.5 x 21 Binoculars

A high-performance compact model, giving you a clear view from a mere 50 cm to infinity.

The Papilio is a unique binocular. Of course it’s a fine and compact companion on nature trails and holidays, but when your interests are flowers, insects, bugs or butterflies the Papilio turns out to be an indispensable instrument. No other binocular combines fine handling and easy viewing with an unsurpassed close focus of only 50cm! You can observe nature in its natural habitat without disturbing or missing the finest detail.

A world that you can enjoy thanks to the minimum focusing distance 50cm.

Nearby objects will be clear in detail. Mechanism of "Macro observation" The Papilio series uses a convergence correction mechanism in which the objective lens moves toward the center in conjunction with focusing on the object. Even when looking close, the left and right visions will be almost the same for easy macro observation.

Not only for looking nearby! Can be useful in various scenes.

Papilio can be used in variety of purposes, such as museums, art galleries, botanical observations, concerts, watching sports , and stargazing.

At museums and art galleries

Try using Papilio at museums or at art galleries to look into jewelries, oil paintings, and fine historical works. By looking through binoculars, you can see the details more realistically and can also enjoy the feeling as if the object is floating from the three-dimensional effect. Papilio will be your necessary item when enjoying art works.

For botanical and nature observation

Papilio is very useful for mountain climbing, hiking and local strolls. If you look at the flowers near your feet, you will notice the hidden beauty of the flower and butterfly and the other insects coming and going. Papilio will open up a new world with a different macro perspective.

For concerts and sports watching

Not just for nearby objects, Papilio also has excellent performance as a standard binoculars to look at distant points. The bright vision powered by "Full multi-coating" enhances the realistic feeling when watching sports and live performance.

For stargazings

Although Papilio is good for looking at nearby objects, it is often used by stargazing-lovers as well. It is equipped with technologies necessary for stargazing such as full multi-coating and aspherical lenses.

Realized comfortable visability

Eye piece is flexable enough to be adjusted to the eye width of both children and adults. (Eye width adjustable range: approx. 56 - 75mm)

Compact and Portable

As it is compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it is easy to carry in a bag or hang around your neck. You can take it out whenver you like to observe.