Compact telescopic monocular. Recommendations?

[Samon]

Howdy!

Does anyone have any experience with monoculars? I'd like one to take with me when I take the dog for a walk. I've seen lots of wildlife and I'd like a closer look! My eyesight is a bit poop so I thought a monocular wouldnbe a nice touch.

Only thing is I have no idea what to buy and where to buy it.. I did have some big binoculars ages ago but traded them as I didn't use them and can see the more compact monocular being handy.

Any help would be great,

Cheers.

 

[JonathanD]

I've got a small Bushnell one. Small and unobtrusive. Makes a load of difference when viewing at a distance.

 

[cbr6fs]

Been using the Docter 8x21 monocular for a few years now and i really rate it.

Small, light and a great clear image

 

[vizsla]

Iv got a visionary one that's pretty good think it was about £45, to be honest though I'd go for some small binos, easily fit in a coat pocket and are a lot better to use, a £100 mono will probably struggle to keep up with a £10 set of bins!

 

[Adze]

Barska do about the cheapest, the optics are ok but it's not the toughest thing there is. A friend managed to snap something internal in mine so it no longer focuses properly, which is a shame as one of the biggest advantages of a mono over bins is you can hand them to someone and they don't immediately set about adjusting it for themselves!

While the Barska is cheap, I'd not buy another due to the fragility - a great way to decide if a monocular is for you though as I think mine was about £15 delivered.

 

[peaks]

Hi
I use the Opticron 8x32 long eye relief monocular after reading several threads on here (search on monocular or opticron).

Its really good and easier to carry than binos. I've tried smaller cheaper ones but much prefer this one. The tiny Docter one is pretty good too - on my shopping list.

 

[dwardo]

I have the opticron monocular too. Great bit of kit. Will never be as good as using both eyes but very handy when weight and bulk is an issue,.

 

[British Red]

Opticron here - excellent and so tiny it lives in the chest pocket of my ventile until I need it - I can't be bothered carrying even compact bins all the time, but the monocular is so small its fine. Good image quality too.

 

[Samon]

Any links to the exact models of these good ones?

 

[British Red]

This is the one I use - you can convert it to a microscope too

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...=22153472049&gclid=cnbg183qgb4cfvpjtaodqv0auq

 

[tombear]

+1 on the opticron, had mine since the late eighties or early 90's, love it to bits but never quite got around to getting a hard case for it. Always meant to.

Herself had it professionally cleaned once when It was left for 3 weeks in a pile of wet clothes at home being steamed and it fogged up inside. Otherwise had no trouble with it at all.

i did put a couple of idiot cords on the lens covers, tied to the lanyard ring, otherwise I'd have lost them long ago.

ATB

Tom

Correction it was 89, I recall sitting on the Students Union bar balcony at Keele that summer using it to lech at my future wife from a safe distance...

 

[dwardo]

Mine is the 10x25 so needs a steady hand but the image is great for a monocular. Far superior to the cheap tasco types.
http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/product/trailfinder-ii-roof-prism-monocular

 

[Magentus]

I've had this Russian one for about 20 years - I can't make out the manufacturer but I'd recommend it - tough as old boots.

 

[vincent888]

I ordered this monocular at $50 for my husband birthday gift, he said it's wonderful.

** http://www.mayershops.com/hd-adjustable-16x52-monoculars-66m8000m-p-118.html **