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Binoculars are not only for
looking distant points.
By using Papilio, you can
observe from close to distant.
This small body gives you a clear vision
beyond your imagination and creates new impressions in everyday life!
Nearby objects will be clear in detail.
Only PENTAX can provide the 50cm 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.
Papilio can be used in variety of
purposes, such as museums,
art galleries, botanical observations,
concerts,
watching sports , and stargazing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eye piece is flexable enough to be adjusted to the eye width of both children
and
adults.
(Eye width adjustable
range: approx. 56 - 74mm)
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.
・ I was surprised that even the dots on
printed materials became visible when using macro observation!!
・ Even the gestures of small creatures like
ants can be observed! Because
sufficient distance is ensured,
I can see their natural
appearance
without caution.
・ It is surprising that I can see the texture,
color, and luster clearly when watching wild birds such as swallows
perching far away!!
・ With Papilio's binoculars, I think I can see more distant points widely compared to other binoculars.
Although I was not used to bird watching, I could observe a swallow catching an
insect in low-altitude flight.
It's an amazing item.
・The vision is three-dimensional,
unlike a magnifying glass or a loupe!
・Because I can see with both eyes,
my eyes are not so strained even after long observation.
・The closer points you look,
the more you can observe in detail, which is quite interesting!
・I could see even the rough
surfaces of the museum exhibits. The accuracy is so surprising.
・I feel the objects become brighter and
clearer compared to when I'm using other binoculars!
・Even when I need to watch from a long
distance such as in a museum, I can feel as it's existing just in front of me!
・Even if it's difficult to see dark parts of
an artwork in a dark place, I can clearly see the detailed creation and
texture with Papilio.
・I can see the details of large objects
such as Buddha statues and huge paintings, and some objects with
fine patterns!
・When there are many people in
front of me, Papilio is so helpful because I can use it to watch over
distant objects.
*Based on the reviews on blogs and SNS of
multiple users who are actually using Papilio.
The expressions have partly changed.
Since we first introduced
binoculars in 1938,
we have been studying optical
technologies for over 80 years.
With the thought that
the birdwatching- or stargazing-lovers
do not miss a precious moment.
When your eyes and our technologies
are combined, a new level of excitement will be opened up.
PENTAX is always with you.
Papilio can approach until
50cm from the objects, while normal binoculars can focus
them with the minimum distance 2 - 3m.
It uses a convergence correction
mechanism in which the left and right visions
will be almost the same even when looking close,
allowing easy macro
observation.
When you look at insects or museum
exhibits, you will get unexpected new discoveries
as you can see their details and fine touches.
Light will be lost little by little as it
passes through binocular lenses and the surfaces of prisms. "Multi-
coating" prevents such loss of light.
As Papilio II has provided multi-coating on all lenses and the surfaces of prisms, it reduces the loss of light and a bright vision is obtained.
High refractive index glass prism
with an excellent optical performance.
A high-grade prism is used that reflects light completely and produces a bright and clear image over every corner.
The aspherical lenses realize a clear vision
with little distortion over the entire
field of view.
Thanks to the long eye relief with 15mm
depth, you feel less tired after long
observation. Even when you are wearing
glasses, you can use it comfortably without
any loss of vision.
By covering the entire body
with rubber, it has excellent impact resistance and is
characterized by comfortable holding without being slippery.
In situations where hand shake is a concern, you can also use a tripod to fix Papilio's
position. If the tripod's platform is small, it can be
attached
directly.
*A tripod adapter U (optional) can be used to attach Papilio to any general tripod.
The strap can easily release with one touch.
When you want to remove the strap,
it will cause
no troubles and can be
removed immediately.
This compact body gives you a clear vision beyond your imagination
and creates new impressions in everyday
life!