UPS just delivered my 6.5x21 papillo binos. I have been playing around with them for the last 15 minutes and they are just what I was hoping they would be. They are perfect for throwing in my pocket when take the dogs out for a walk in the woods or for going to the zoo or museum. Birds at the feeder look great and being able to look at my thumb in clear focus and having it take up the entire FOV is quite interesting.
I did however discover something that I thought I should warn others about. Looking around the house I was struck immediately with the thought that "this place is filthy". It's not really. I just cleaned yesterday. It's just that being able to see every spec of dirt, streak on the tv, and spot on the window 6.5 times larger makes it seem disgustingly filthy. I will gladly share the view through these in the field, zoo, or museum but nobody, and I mean nobody, will ever get to look through them inside of my house. : )
ETA: These are so different than regular binoculars that they really deserve a different classification. At the price they are almost a must buy. They are also perfect for kids (of all ages) to use to explore the outdoors. I'm looking forward to spring so I can watch some bugs with them.
I did however discover something that I thought I should warn others about. Looking around the house I was struck immediately with the thought that "this place is filthy". It's not really. I just cleaned yesterday. It's just that being able to see every spec of dirt, streak on the tv, and spot on the window 6.5 times larger makes it seem disgustingly filthy. I will gladly share the view through these in the field, zoo, or museum but nobody, and I mean nobody, will ever get to look through them inside of my house. : )
ETA: These are so different than regular binoculars that they really deserve a different classification. At the price they are almost a must buy. They are also perfect for kids (of all ages) to use to explore the outdoors. I'm looking forward to spring so I can watch some bugs with them.
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