Minox Miniscope 8x25 Monocular

Catalog description

Minox Miniscope 8x25 Monocular, part number MINX003, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $179.00, up from a low of $112.00.

The Minox Minoscope features both highly innovative technology and the best of Minox's classic technical capabilities. This unique compact miniature telescope measures just 92H x 57W x 44L mm and fits neatly into the palm of your hand. Packed into its small size however is a range of high-performance features. This macroscope boasts an extremely close-focus distance of only 35 cm as well as 8x magnification. This allows for close-up detailed study of various subjects both far and near with no disruption of their environment.

The minoscope's compact telescope body designed by Volkswagen-Design is specially crafted to meet all the demands typically placed on a regular-sized telescope. It has a field of view that rivals full-sized models yet its compact size makes it portable and ideal for travel and sightseeing.

Minox technology uses Porro prisms which provide naturally high light transmission. The lens features a diameter of 25 mm as well as a high-quality multi-layer optic coating that ensures bright high-contrast and crisp images with accurate color rendition under all conditions. With this minoscope Minox engineers applied some of the same design principles used in the new MINOX High-Grade range of binoculars such as Quick Close Focus or QCF which is a new type of mechanism that allows better and more accurate focusing. With just a single turn of the lens's focusing ring it is possible to adjust the Minox Macroscope to any setting from close-up to infinite. The twist-up/twist-down eyecup is ideal for those who wear corrective lenses and enhances the comfort of those who don't. Thanks to an extended exit pupil the full field of view is visible at all times.

The Minox Minoscope features lightweight construction. It weighs it at just around 150 grams yet it features tough rubber armoring that protects against everyday wear and tear and makes the macroscope exceptionally durable. Additionally a special sealing technique involving internal purging with special argon gas is applied. This technique minimizes internal corrosion prevents internal fogging during quick temperature or humidity changes and ensures that the scope remains waterproof in bad weather conditions including submersion up to five meters.

Whether used for watching the sky or getting the most out of a travel experience the Minox Minoscope offers the best in technology comfort and ease of use.

Technical dataMagnification: 8xFront lens diameter: 0.98 in./25 mmExit pupil: 0.12 in./3.1 mmField-of-view: 342 ft. at 1.000 yds. 114 m/1.000 mEye relief: 0.47 in./12 mmFocusing Adjusting Dist.: infinity to 13.75 in./35 cmPrism Type: Porro PrismDimensions (H x W x L): 3.62 x 2.24 x 1.73 in. 92 x 57 x 44 mmWeight: 150 gramsTripod-adaptable

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