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Tiny, Miniature, Pocket instruments (1 Viewer)
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How does the Mikron compare to the Docter 8x21?
Yes. They are aluminum. Very nice quality.
The Mikron's are binocular's so you have the BIG advantage of binocular vision and DOF using two eyes and they have a bigger FOV. That being said the Docter 8x21 is an excellent monocular and it is smaller and more compact than even the Mikron's but if I had to pick between them I would take the Mikron's because the view is so much better.
Yes both are metal, identical in size and weight and feel very solid/heavy for the tiny size. They are both a little jittery in terms of image for me but the weight helps to steady them some. I don't think you would want them to be any lighter.
Mike
Bruno,
See my post #39 above and quoting Super Dave on why we both prefer the 6 over the 7. For me it comes down to the brighter slightly steadier view and wider FOV, but if mag is more important to you, the 7x is worthy.
And yes, they are both exactly the same physically except for color and magnification. The spec sheet does list 10.1 mm ER for the 6 versus 10.0 for the 7 but this is not a significant, if any, difference. Do note though if you wear glasses with bins then definitely get the 6 as the wider FOV works better with glasses.
mike
I did read all the posts. But the first post said something about one having a better prism.
I do like the black, it just looks better, but if the silver 6x15 is a better option, it will save me a bit more too.
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Bruno,
Comparing the Anniversary 7x with the recent model 6x again today, I am even more inclined to recommend the 6. The significantly wider FOV and brighter image more than compensate for the difference in mag for me.
Regarding a possible difference specifically in the prisms of the 6 versus 7, I do not know but the consensus here seems to be that both 6 and 7 recent models have been upgraded in terms of "glass" and coatings.
Mike
Thank you for your feedback, I will go with the 6x15 once if ind one at a good price. Or unless I'm impatient haha
I just found this online...pretty awesome actually. Mikron graphic story!
https://www.nikon.com/about/corporate/history/oneminutestory/1921_mikron/
https://www.nikon.com/about/corporate/history/oneminutestory/1921_mikron/
PYRTLE
Old Berkshire Boy
Interesting, thanks for posting.
I own the Nikon 7X15 porro prism binoculars…absolutely LOVE them. small..lightweight and have the reach and field of view of binoculars 3 times their size. I bought my first pair at an estate sale for less then $10.00. They were so old that the original eye cups crumbled. It was otherwise in sound condition. I was heartbroken when I lost them while sailing. It took me 2 years to find a replacement on Ebay from a seller based in Japan and they were a bargain at $150. New copies if you can find them cost over $300. If you can find them in decent shape for under $200…snap them up. They are built like a tank but extremely light. Probably not ideal for birding but great for general use and for hiking. I treasure mine
Binocollector
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@BenHyman
I have an older version of the Nikon 6x15 when the company wasn't even called Nikon yet and the eyecups on that one are actually painted brass. So there is no piece of plastic on the whole bino. I think it's from the 50s probably. Has older coatings of course so it's not as bright but the optical quality is still very good.
I'm a huge fan of those miniature binos. Got a whole collection of them by now.
I have an older version of the Nikon 6x15 when the company wasn't even called Nikon yet and the eyecups on that one are actually painted brass. So there is no piece of plastic on the whole bino. I think it's from the 50s probably. Has older coatings of course so it's not as bright but the optical quality is still very good.
I'm a huge fan of those miniature binos. Got a whole collection of them by now.
GrumpyBuzzard
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Has anyone compared the mikron to the nikon 5 x 15 monocular?
I'm thinking of making binoculars from two of these as the specs look attractive.
I'm thinking of making binoculars from two of these as the specs look attractive.
Should rather be compared with this 8x21 Docter Binoculars DOCTER Fernglas 8x21 compact
A kind of 8x Curio, but I would like to see a porro binocular from Docter/Noblex made of two 8x21 Turmon monoculars joined together if possible.
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Eric_D
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Interesting question and idea. I own the Mikron in 6 and 7x. Both are very enjoyable and are great performers considering the tiny size. I have tried the Nikon 5x15 monocular and was likewise very impressed but didn't directly compare it it to the Mikrons -- "who 'da thunk it?"
IIRC, the monocular had good eye relief for me with glasses, @ 14 mm or a bit more, and neither Mikron is enjoyablely useable with my glasses although one member has reported elsewhere that he can do so. So that would be a possible reason to construct a Frankenbino using two Nikon 5x15 along with the bigger EP as well.
Mike
Charlie Yardbird
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Seems like I am mostly seeing the 7x15 skeletons with I.F. instead of CF. Is that just the style of the era, or maybe more expensive to make a tiny CF?
For art or theatre, you can set & forget an IF. But outdoors, unless it has a great depth of field, its not good. I think the small objective limits them to the closer distance range, not infinity. How much DOF do they have at say 20-40 feet?
For art or theatre, you can set & forget an IF. But outdoors, unless it has a great depth of field, its not good. I think the small objective limits them to the closer distance range, not infinity. How much DOF do they have at say 20-40 feet?
