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Despite the light design, the build is of excellent quality – and is reflected in the high-budget price. Like others in this list, it’s designed to bring distant objects into sharp focus, while remaining fairly compact and easy to carry without weighing you down. If you're after a monocular to take backpacking, try the Conquest 10x25T, which manufacturer Zeiss likens to a mini-telescope. We recommend using a tripod for steady observations. This appears to a comprehensively featured tool, albeit one that is a fair amount weightier than monoculars that aren't equipped with night vision.

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Video capture is full HD 1080p, which is respectable for its class. The on-board IR illuminator allows long-range subjects to be comfortably viewed day or night – although we discovered that this feature can quickly sap the monocular's battery (and batteries aren't included out of the box). This monocular is pricey for those on a low budget, but what you do get is built-in WiFi, which enables users to live-stream footage straight to a mobile device and even control the zoom for video, image capture and IR brightness direct. It's water-resistant for use in a variety of outdoor conditions and comes with a magnification factor that, at 6x, is bigger than a good proportion of monoculars with the nighttime capability, and comes with an effective light-gathering 50mm lens. If you're looking to try some night-time nature-spotting, then we recommend giving the Bushnell Equinox Z2 6x50 Night Vision Monocular a try. Isn't comfortable to use for long periods

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The Hawke Endurance 8x42 comes fully equipped and is supplied with a protective case and a lanyard, plus the all-important lens cover (which stays attached to the monocular) for protecting the optics.

Our only criticism is that if you're looking to mount the monocular to a tripod, you'll need to purchase a ball and socket head: the position of the existing thread isn't as supportive as we'd hoped. The focusing knob is smooth to operate, and can be fine-tuned enough to ensure that images are critically sharp. Observations are suitably bright image that boasts clarity thanks to the light-gathering prowess of the multi-coated 42mm objective and the phase corrected glass prisms, BAK-4 prisms.ĭue to its light weight of 320g, the monocular is easily carried. The 8x magnification gives you a great all-purpose view of what's in the bushes, or on the horizon. The overall build is of an excellent quality, and will last wilderness enthusiasts for many observing sessions to come. Looking for a great waterproof monocular? The Hawke Endurance 8x42 has a multi-coated lens, a rubber-coated exterior, and a wide field of view – and can be used in the wet as well as the wilds, as its Endurance name suggests. Needs a ball and socket head to mount on tripod The Leica Monovid 8x20 is much more expensive compared to factory-made units, so much so you might want to add it to your list of insured items. You might be getting class-leading performance, but you'll need to pay top dollar for it. What's more, the Monovid 8x20 is comfortable to use too, thanks to a rugged surface, 15mm eye relief and handy central focusing knob. Despite being as compact as a tube of Smarties, the observer will be treated to fine detail through this monocular. In the provided cylindrical carry case, you also get a close-up lens offering 8x magnification at distances as close as 25cm. That makes the Leica Monovid 8x20 much better than just being splash resistant. Meanwhile the waterproofed construction allows observers to submerge it in water up to depths of almost 5 meters. This monocular’s strong yet portably lightweight aluminum housing (just 112g in weight) is nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging, whatever climate it’s being used in.

When you buy a handcrafted Leica product you expect a build quality like no other, along with a splash of style and elegance – that's very much the case with the Monovid offering.