[NatureNS] Where to get a good loup?

From: "Elizabeth Doull" <edoull@ns.sympatico.ca>
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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
>
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