Nikon Monarch 12x56 (1 Viewer)

ba1 · May 2, 2011

Hello ,

Due to eye problems ( I,m getting older

) I had to sell my Nikon Fieldscope 50 20x magnification . In my experience bino viewing as with my Nikon Monarch 8x42 works much better so i think of replacing my scope with a Nikon Monarch 12x56 . I will to use it as a telescope ( on a Tripod ) . The Nikon has a god eye relief and and a nice 4.6 mm exit-pupil . Has anybody any expierence with the 12x56 ? And do you thinh this is a good idea?
Thanks for your reactions.

Ben (ba1)

mikefreiberg · May 2, 2011

ba1 said:
Hello ,

Due to eye problems ( I,m getting older ) I had to sell my Nikon Fieldscope 50 20x magnification . In my experience bino viewing as with my Nikon Monarch 8x42 works much better so i think of replacing my scope with a Nikon Monarch 12x56 . I will to use it as a telescope ( on a Tripod ) . The Nikon has a god eye relief and and a nice 4.6 mm exit-pupil . Has anybody any expierence with the 12x56 ? And do you thinh this is a good idea?
Thanks for your reactions.

Ben (ba1)

Ben,

Hi there! I have used the 12x56 Monarch for testing purposes. If you feel more comfortable with a tripod then I believe you will be able to compensate for the shake at that high magnification. I would have to believe some people (including myself) have a hard time holding that magnification steady. I say go for it, because everyone has a different style with optics that keeps them comfortable in the field. IMO, comfortability is half the battle.

Keep in mind that the exit pupil is pretty small on that SKU at 4.67 mm so I might suggest the 10x to offer you more light. Thoughts?

Best,
Mike Freiberg
Nikon Birding Market Specialist

John S. · May 2, 2011

ba1 said:
Hello ,

Due to eye problems ( I,m getting older ) I had to sell my Nikon Fieldscope 50 20x magnification . In my experience bino viewing as with my Nikon Monarch 8x42 works much better so i think of replacing my scope with a Nikon Monarch 12x56 . I will to use it as a telescope ( on a Tripod ) . The Nikon has a god eye relief and and a nice 4.6 mm exit-pupil . Has anybody any expierence with the 12x56 ? And do you thinh this is a good idea?
Thanks for your reactions.

Ben (ba1)

Hi. A 4.6 mm exit pupil should be more than sufficient for all but the dimmest situations and the 12x magnification will deliver lots of detail. A tripod will stabilize the bins and make the 12x magnification very useful.

Hermann · May 2, 2011

mikefreiberg said:
Keep in mind that the exit pupil is pretty small on that SKU at 4.67 mm so I might suggest the 10x to offer you more light. Thoughts?

Sorry, but this just doesn't make sense at all. An exit pupil of 4.67 mm is plenty big enough for daytime use. In fact, you'll never use the full 4.67 mm in daylight. And if the idea is to replace a scope, going back to 10x wouldn't be a very good idea.

Hermann

ceasar · May 3, 2011

Just a thought here: You might also find them very satisfactory for your purposes if you used them with a sturdy monopod. It is much easier to carry around than a tripod is.

Bob

mikefreiberg · May 3, 2011

Hermann said:
Sorry, but this just doesn't make sense at all. An exit pupil of 4.67 mm is plenty big enough for daytime use. In fact, you'll never use the full 4.67 mm in daylight. And if the idea is to replace a scope, going back to 10x wouldn't be a very good idea.

Hermann

I agree. I shouldn't have referred to it as small overall, but rather smaller than a 10x56.

Nessus · May 6, 2011

I handheld them and gave a nice view with some good pulling power but man they are behemoths. I could hold them steady but I recall them feeling very heavy and bulky. I don't know what your scope weighed or if you plan on hiking around with them.

James Bean · May 6, 2011

My Nikon 12x42 mk.III Monarch with dielectric coatings is quite compact, short and light, so is easy to hold steady. The view is clear and crisp, although the fast focus teaches you not to breathe too heavily! I can hold it stable enough to read small writing across a street, but if you really need additional support then a small beanbag can work wonders: there's usually a wall, tree, car roof, or other solid surface to rest on. A beanbag weighs and costs next to nothing, fits in a pocket and is soft, yet provides a firm fit when you snuggle-in-your-bin. Not quite as versatile as a tripod, but which would you rather carry?

Sancho · May 8, 2011

I've also had various ED50 scopes and occasionally revert to high-powered binoculars because I prefer to use two eyes whenever possible. I have owned nearly all of the Canon IS range, and strongly recommend, if you find heavy binoculars difficult to manage, and want high-mag in a fairly compact, light binocular, the Canon IS 12x36. The Nikon ED50 is a beautiful device, with sublime optics, and I'll never part with my current angled model with 20x ep, but the Canon IS 12x36 is excellent and might be worth a look.

ba1 · May 16, 2011

Nikon 12x56

Thanks a lot for all for your reactions !! If I buy a 12x56 Nikon Monarch it will only be used on a light but sturdy Slik tripod because the 12x magification is too much to held steady watching birds in the wetlands ( my favourite birdwatching spots ). May be I was not clear enough but a 4.6 exit pupil is not only nice in dim light conditions but is also very comfortable when watchting through a binoculair : your eye position is not so critical , thats why I optioned for the 12x56 . Thank you again , I have something to think about!!
Ba1

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