Pentax Papilio III 8.5x21 WR binoculars olive

Pentax Papilio III 8.5x21 WR binoculars olive

The Pentax Papilio III WR is an exceptionally versatile and compact inverted porro binocular. It is designed for anyone who wants to observe the world in detail, whether outdoors or indoors, viewing exhibitions or art. Thanks to its compact size, the binoculars can be easily carried in a jacket pocket or the side pocket of a backpack.

The biggest asset of the Papilio series is its unique optical structure and convergence correction mechanism. With ordinary binoculars, when looking up close, your eyes strain as the fields of view diverge, but in the Papilio III WR model, the front lenses automatically move closer to each other depending on the focusing distance. This allows you to focus on objects from a distance of as little as 50 centimeters without tiring your eyes. If necessary, the binoculars act as a portable microscope for examining butterflies, flowers and insects, but also work excellently for traditional birdwatching and landscape viewing.

The updated third generation model features a WR (Weather Resistant) construction that protects the device from moisture and water splashes. The outer surfaces of the lenses are treated with a dirt and dust repellent coating, so you don't have to interrupt your observations when it rains or fogs.

The optics utilize aspherical lenses, high-quality BaK-4 porro prisms, and the new PENTAX HD multi-layer coating, which improves light transmission and effectively prevents reflections even in demanding backlighting. The binocular body is protected by a comfortable and grippy rubber coating. Thanks to the long 15 mm eye relief, the field of view remains wide and viewing is comfortable even for eyeglass wearers.

The binoculars are available in two different magnifications (6.5x and 8.5x) in both black and olive green.

Technical specifications (6.5x21 / 8.5x21):

• Magnification: 6.5x or 8.5x
• Front lens diameter: 21 mm
• Field of view (1000 m): 131 m (6.5x) / 105 m (8.5x)
• Actual field of view: 7.5° (6.5x) / 6.0° (8.5x)
• Exit pupil: 3.2 mm (6.5x) / 2.5 mm (8.5x)
• Eye relief: 15 mm
• Relative brightness: 10.2 (6.5x) / 6.3 (8.5x)
• Prism: Inverted Porro prism, BaK-4
• Optical coating: Full Multi-layer Coating (FMC) + HD coating, dirt-repellent outer coating
• Closest focusing distance: approx. 0.5 m
• Weather resistance: WR (Weather Resistant)
• Tripod mount: Yes (requires optional Tripod Adapter U)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 114 x 110 x 55 mm (6.5x) / 116 x 110 x 55 mm (8.5x)
• Weight: 295g

Package contents:

• Pentax Papilio III WR binoculars
• Protective case
• Quick-release neck strap
• Eyepiece cover