Viking Optical Ltd., existing in UK for about 2 decades has become on of the leading independent importers of optical products. They offer binoculars, spotting scopes and monocular for various specific use. Viking 4×12 Compact Monocular is the one made to be suitable for watching both close and distant objects. The following is the review of this model.
Physical Characteristics:
An outstanding feature here is its physical appearance and the structure. This Monocular comes with black colour body with the dimension of 63 mm in height and 31 mm in width. Its compactness also states in its dimension that can easily be slide into the pockets. Going stylish with the power of magnification is sure to power up the user. With the weight of mere 58 grams just resembles the weight of another pen in the pocket. This is one reason for its success and so it goes well in technical as well.
Magnification and Objective Diameter:
Viking 4×12 Compact Size Monocular comes with the magnification of 4x that makes the objects look 4 times better than its actual size. In this level of magnification the objects in a distant level say up to a reasonable distance can come into vision. With respect to the aperture it measure 12mm. This functions in the task of light gathering ability. This is just the basic spec and one cannot much with it but when compared to its handiness, it is better than the basic binoculars that are bulkier than this.
Exit pupil and Eye relief:
More similar to the aperture is the exit pupil that is present in the center of the objective lens. This also helps in the light gathering to make the image look brighter. In case of the eye relief it states to be 10.2 mm this is one of the mid range spec, this is average and proves good for the comfort of the eye glass wearers.
Focus:
With the central focus system Viking 4×12 Compact Monocular with Fold down eyecups offers a close focus of 25 cm, this is quite closer for observing the insects, birds, plants, butterflies and also reading the small prints. Also performs for viewing the distant objects as it can handle a reasonable distance of observation. The field of view at 1000m is 218 m.
Features:
- Quite obvious is the basic feature that is made of compact and light weight construction the prime highlight of this model.
- In case of the optical lens it comes as coated lens and it helps in reducing the glare and flare while observing.
- Present in this device is the fold down eyecups that are suitable for the spectacle wearers and it is the prime comfort for the same.
Inclusive and Warranty:
Viking supplies this Monocular with the wrist strap and also offers a 1 year warranty for this product.
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Viking 4×12 Light Weight Monocular - Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Viking |
| Model Name | 4×12 Compact Monocular |
| Type | Compact and light weight |
| Dimension ( H x W ) | 63 x 31 mm |
| Magnification | 4x |
| Exit pupil | 3 mm |
| Aperture | 12 mm |
| Colour / Finish | Black |
| Weight | 58 grams |
| Close focus distance | 25 cm |
| Eye relief | 10.2 mm |
| Optics | Coated |
| Field of view @ 1000 metres | 218 m |
| Eyecups | Fold down |
| Inclusive | Wrist strap |
| Application | Short distance focus like watching butterflies, dragonflies and other insects, distant objects observation |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
