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BV 8x42 BR

minox, 8x42, binocular, affordable
Manufacturer
Minox

Item details

Magnification: 8x
Objective lens diameter: 42mm / 1.65 inch
Exit pupil: 5.25mm, 0.21in.
Field of view: 7.4 / [email protected] yds / [email protected]
Eye relief: 0.71 inch, 18mm
Close focussing distance: 1.2m, 3.94ft
Twilight number: 18.3
Geom. Twilight no: 27.6
Operating temperatures: 14 to 122F / -10 to +50C
Waterproof: yes, down to 9.85 ft, 3m
Dimensions: 5.5x5.0x2.0 inch (HxWxD)
Weight : 27.5 oz, 780g

I bought this binocular in February 2008 from a local nature store. I say, this is a good value for money birding optics. During a bird guiding trip in Fraser's Hill on the same month, it was drizzling a little bit and I tested it on the field. Not much of an issue.

The only thing which I would like to get from this product is the front cap to cover the objective lens when not in used although it comes together with a carrying bag.

* I lost the cap for the exit pupil....*sigh*

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I hope this is going to be very good, because last week I ordered one as a Christmas gift for a friend of mine.
Recommended
Yes
Price
265$
Pros
  • value for money
Cons
  • no cap to cover the objective lens
I like this binocular. although it is not as light as I expect it to be.

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Category
Large Binoculars
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