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Index of Subjects Are the lens made of glass or plastic? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Schappert" <philjs@eastlink.ca> To: <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:21 PM Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Where to get a good loup? > At 05:37 PM 11/27/2007, Heather Drope wrote: >>May I suggest the up close binoculars 'Papilio' made by >>Pentax and purchased thru Eagleopics.I have never seen >>the mosses look so great and close. > > I can agree with Heather on these...I've had a pair of the Papilio 6.5 x > 21 ultra close focus (about 16" for me) for almost a year now. Originally > purchased for their intent (watching butterflies and other insects) and > their very light weight (no neck problems wearing these for the entire > day), they have also displaced my fold-away pocket loupe entirely. If you > can hold it in your hand you can focus on it -- in stereo -- with these > binos. The 6.5x pair have a brighter field (exit pupil of 3.2 vs. the 2.5 > of the 8.5x pair). Highly recommended! > > Also, another potential source for folding-type loupes is stamp and/or > coin dealers... > > Phil > > -- > > Dr. Phil Schappert > > 2-2523 Sherwood St > Halifax, NS Canada, B3L 3G9 > Home: 902-404-5679 > Cell: 902-222-0865 > > PhilJS@eastlink.ca > DrPhil@philschappert.com > > http://www.philschappert.com > http://www.aworldforbutterflies.com > > "Just let imagination lead, reality will follow through..." > Michael Hedges > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: > 269.16.8/1153 - Release Date: 11/26/2007 9:08 PM > >
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