Your (normally lurking) list entomologist would like to second Mark's
recent note to Jim:
Jim, if it is of sufficient interest to you both, or just your wife (the
spotting and identifying), I have heard good things about the following
binoculars:
<http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/binoculars/short/papilio>
Good things? I recently bought a set of the 6.5 X 21 Papilio binocs
from B & H
(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/376568-REG/Pentax_62215_6_5x21_Papilio_Compact_Porro.html).
I brought a friend to a cranberry bog in NW Wisconsin last weekend, and
we both marvelled at the ability of these wonderful binocs to bring a
tiny butterfly up very, very close. We also examined the details of the
insect-eating sundew plant, a little guy I'd guess was 3/4" high. It
was like having a stereo dissecting scope along. It was simply amazing
how clear, sharp, and up-close these binocs could get one to nature.
The "Wow!"s could be heard all across the bog. If I ever lost these,
I'd order a replacement set the same day. Reasonable price, simply
outstanding results.
OM content: I blew a 100' roll of 16mm movie film on the bog copper
butterfly, using the OM 135/4.5 macro lens on the Bolex EL. Now I'll go
back for the sundew plant.
Dean
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