With a generous objective lens - a stable image - and a housing designed to withstand the elements - the Solo 8x36 Monocular from Vortex is suited to birding - hiking - hunting - travel - sightseeing - concerts - sports - theater &ndash anywhere you want a good look at distant details The Solo's 8x magnification has plenty of power for long-range observations - but is less susceptible to image shake than higher powered optics The 36mm objective has light-gathering power for a bright image even at low-light times such as dawn and dusk This combination of magnification and objective size yields a wide 60 degrees apparent angle of view &ndash that's nearly 400 feet at 1000 yards This monocular also offers a very useful close-focus distance of just 164 feetUse the built-in utility clip to hang the monocular on your belt - strap - or pocket when you need your hands free The rubber-armored housing is O-ring sealed for resistance to water and dust - and purged with nitrogen to prevent internal fogging no matter the conditions The twist-up eyecup and 18mm eye relief make the monocular comfortable for people who wear eyeglasses The monocular is compact at just 49 x 26 and fits easily in your weekend bag
Features: Twist-Up Eyecup, Durable Rubber Armoring, Integrated Utility Clip, Nitrogen-Purged, Fog Resistant, O-Ring Sealed, Dust and Waterproof, Fully Multicoated Lenses, Roof Prism Design, 15mm Eye Relief, Compact 4.9 x 2.6-inch
Magnification: 8x
Objective Lens Diameter: 36 mm
Angle of View: 7.5 degrees (Actual)
Field of View: 393' @ 1000 yd / 131 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance: 16.4' / 4.9 m
Exit Pupil Diameter: 4.5 mm
Eye Relief: 18 mm
Fogproof: Yes: Nitrogen Filled
Environmental Resistance: Water-Resistant (Unrated)
Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.6-inch / 12.4 x 6.6 cm
Weight: 9.7 oz / 275 g