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New Minox BL 8X56 HD Model 2017 (1 Viewer)
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BruceH
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B & H Photo has a listing on their website what I think is the model you are interested in. However it is temporarily out of stock with more expected in 7 to 14 days. You can give them a call and possibly get more precise information.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1382693-REG/minox_62245_8x56_bl_hd_binocular.html
You are right. There is not much out there.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1382693-REG/minox_62245_8x56_bl_hd_binocular.html
You are right. There is not much out there.
Jose, others, Do you know of any reviews or user reports on this model on the internet? Thanks. A short "preview"(?) by Binomania more than 10 months ago (linked in this forum) was to be followed by a more normal review but that has not been done, or else not published, so far. They gave a figure of 7.8 deg. for the field of view. There are a few YouTube videos on the model but these are not very useful. (I might now instead go for the Steiner NightHunter/ShadowQuest 8x56, a porro, which has many reviews.)
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ShadowQuest 8x56.
They look very good quality, but the individual focus system I do not like since it is very uncomfortable
They look very good quality, but the individual focus system I do not like since it is very uncomfortable
WJC (Bill) has posted about this often enough. There is no optical magic that makes binos in focus over big distances and an 8x will only have as much depth of field as another 8x. Any perceived 'increase' in this depth is dependent on the users own 'accommodation' and relying on this can be tiring and straining on the eyes.
Lee
Thanks Lee. I was wondering if there was some new "optical magic" here that enables the user to easily find a setting where 20 m to infinity is nearly in focus. I tried this with my present biggest 8x which is a 42 with good sharpness (Bushnell Legend-M) and could get to nothing like that. Yet reviews somehow back the claim. One in Steiner's (own) website comments: "...with Sports-Auto-Focus make it much easier to use This lets you pick up moving objects faster. Excellent focus free that I have been wanting for years...", and another review in a leading online retailer's site says: "I love the AutoFocus". Back to the Minox...;-)
The price there (if I saw the same item) is now USD 883 with also a hunting knife. Google Translate on the the German text gives:
The MINOX BL HD binoculars represent a maximum performance of German binoculars development. The use of HD special glass, finest compensation and the best opto-mechanical elements leads to a unique viewing experience. The lightweight and ergonomic housing with comfort bridge presents itself in a new, dynamic design. MINOX BL HD - everything the user expects from premium binoculars "Made in Germany".
Product features:
● HD special glass with abnormal partial dispersion
● New optical calculation for even higher contrast
● Improved compensation for higher light transmission
● Improved field of view diaphragms for further reduction of stray light
● Open bridge for safe one-handed operation and grip
● Lightweight polycarbonate case
● New dynamic design
Technical specifications:
Enlargement 8x
Entrance pupil 56 mm
Diopter compensation +/- 4 dpt.
Exit pupil 7.0 mm
Field of view at 1000 m 136 m / 7.8°
Eye relief 20.0 mm
Close range 3,5 m
Operating temperature -10° to 50° C
Waterproof 5,0 m
Height / width / depth 195 x 160 x 70 mm
Mass 1250 g.
The MINOX BL HD binoculars represent a maximum performance of German binoculars development. The use of HD special glass, finest compensation and the best opto-mechanical elements leads to a unique viewing experience. The lightweight and ergonomic housing with comfort bridge presents itself in a new, dynamic design. MINOX BL HD - everything the user expects from premium binoculars "Made in Germany".
Product features:
● HD special glass with abnormal partial dispersion
● New optical calculation for even higher contrast
● Improved compensation for higher light transmission
● Improved field of view diaphragms for further reduction of stray light
● Open bridge for safe one-handed operation and grip
● Lightweight polycarbonate case
● New dynamic design
Technical specifications:
Enlargement 8x
Entrance pupil 56 mm
Diopter compensation +/- 4 dpt.
Exit pupil 7.0 mm
Field of view at 1000 m 136 m / 7.8°
Eye relief 20.0 mm
Close range 3,5 m
Operating temperature -10° to 50° C
Waterproof 5,0 m
Height / width / depth 195 x 160 x 70 mm
Mass 1250 g.
Hi.
I’m new here and registered because I’m into a new bino. Scanning the internet I found that the Minox BL HD fulfilled all my “needs”.
I’ve recently noticed that there is an updated version of this product line but I can’t find any info about the differences of these two versions. So I read this thread and hoped to find info about what I was searching.
So can any of you guys tell me the difference between the newer and the older version?
I’m new here and registered because I’m into a new bino. Scanning the internet I found that the Minox BL HD fulfilled all my “needs”.
I’ve recently noticed that there is an updated version of this product line but I can’t find any info about the differences of these two versions. So I read this thread and hoped to find info about what I was searching.
So can any of you guys tell me the difference between the newer and the older version?
My Fujinon 7x50, which has individual focus like the Steiner you mention and unlike the centre focus of the Minox, are focused for around 15 to 20m to infinity and the view is as sharp as can be from near to far and edge to edge so why not?
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Once again comparing to the Fujinon FMTR-SX 7x50, everything is in sharp focus from around 20m to infinity and the view is very comfortable.
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F88, I wonder whether you have forgotten that 7x magnification gives greater depth of field than 8x?
Individual focus does not contribute towards this (except that IF results in correct focus at any setting vs CF with a less-than-perfect diopter mechanism which can lead to "wandering diopter".)
The comfort in viewing is probably due mainly to the large exit pupil.
Individual focus does not contribute towards this (except that IF results in correct focus at any setting vs CF with a less-than-perfect diopter mechanism which can lead to "wandering diopter".)
The comfort in viewing is probably due mainly to the large exit pupil.
Yes, I'm aware of lower mag creating greater depth of field and the compromise between individual and centre focus. And yes, a large exit pupil is always more comfortable.
My comment regarding ease of view related to a lack of strain or accommodation of the set focus spanning from approximately 20m to infinity and also how sharp it is across the view.
I'm unsure of the range a similar set up in 8x would create, perhaps not quite as near to infinity but quite usable I'm sure.
So gunut, how well do you like the Minox HG 8 x 56? I am considering an 8 X 56 in the near future, and am curious if there are specific uses for that size binocular, and how well it works for owling. Just curious, any input is appreciated.
Thanks,
