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Bernie
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
Awkward to use
Johnny Carter
Reviewed in Australia on April 15, 2024
Arrived in good time, good to have on hand.
Sam
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
Love that this monocular can be focused with one hand. We use it to spot birds for picture taking. We are always searching for eagles!
PlanItGal
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
The size of this monocular is perfect for using on our patio to watch all the wild animals we have on our rural property.The body covering makes this monocular very comfortable to hold and to use. While the monocular is described as being waterproof, I would still use it sparingly in the rain or other wet conditions (such as on a boat, near a pool, etc.).The focus wheel is extremely easy to use. The 12x magnification works well for the things I need this for. The 50mm lens makes the images very bright. The clarity of the lens is really good, especially for a monocular at this price point.The eyepiece is a soft rubber, so it is easy to hold the monocular up to your eye. Just twist the rubber eyecup to adjust as needed.The monocular has lens caps for both lenses. The front cap is tethered with a ring so won't get lost easily. However, the eyepiece cap is not tethered, so I used a small cord and tethered it to the tripod screw. I wish this cap would have the same type of tether ring as the front cap.The included phone mount would be a nice bonus, but it only has one opening for a phone camera lens. Because of this, it does not work with my iPhone 13 Pro Max, which has three camera lenses. It would have been nice if this phone mount design were updated to work with multi-lens smartphones. As it is, I can't use this mount with my phone, so am not sure how well it would work with a single lens phone.The included carrying case, lens cloth, and wrist strap are all nice accessories to have. NOTE: The phone mount does NOT fit inside this carrying case. The carrying case can only accommodate the monocular itself.Overall, I am happy with this monocular for what we wanted to use it for.
Snowbird
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
This is a powerful monocular. We were excited to take it with us on our daily nature walk at Potter Marsh near our home in Alaska. The device that they include that allows you to attach your phone to the monocular really helped us to get up close photos.I’ve attached a couple of photos to the review to give an idea of how strong the magnification is. There is a nesting eagle that we are watching diligently because we are expecting a hatching any day now. The day I took these photos it was extremely windy, and I was not using a tripod so the photos would probably been clearer on a still day with support less shaky than my hand.The first set of photos shows the view with just my phone alone, and then with my phone attached to the monocular. You can clearly see the nest location using the monocular. The second set of photos shows the monocular view and then zooming in with the phone to get an even closer look at the nest.
User
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
You get some fish-eye effect with this lens. I watched some youtube videos of other 12x monoculars for cameras, and they were a lot smaller and didn't have distorted images. This appears to do 12x. The camera attachment is very adjustable, and you can avoid blocking camera buttons. You can't adjust the distance between the monocular and the lens on the phone. You need to be at least 7' 4" away from something to get it in focus. There is no zoom. The "twist eyecap" changes how much of the view you see. You can test this by using it as a monocular. In the photos, the eyecap is adjusted all the way out, and all the way in. With the eyecap all the way in (closed), you get the cut-off lines on the sides. You don't get that cut-off using it as a monocular. I tested this with a Moto E Android phone.
BTW
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
I like to do some bird watching in the warmer months and I thought I would give this monocular a try. It's not as heavy to carry around as binoculars are.This monocular has got a 12×50 high power magnification. What this means is that it can make things look twelve times closer than they actually are. So, if you're looking at a bird that's 240 feet away, it'll appear as though it's only 20 feet away.And the 50mm objective lens is a good size, too. Bigger lenses tend to gather more light, which can help give you a brighter image. So, this monocular will give you a nice clear view of anything that's up to 289ft/1000yards away. That's a little more than half a mile which is a decent distance for a monocular.The lens on this monocular is Fully Multi-Coated which is a nice feature because it helps to reduce glare and internal light scatter to improve the quality of the image. And it's got a BAK-4 prism inside. BAK-4 is a type of high-quality glass that's used in optics that helps to eliminate lack of clarity and improves light transmission.The monocular is IPX7 waterproof which means it can be submerged in water for short periods of time without damage. Plus, it's got O-ring sealed optics for added protection against water and dust. It's also filled with nitrogen gas, which is a neat little trick that helps prevent the lens from fogging up. It also comes with a soft fabric storage case. The external surface has a textured grip to make it easier to hold on to and helps absorb any shocks if you accidentally drop it.The monocular is designed to be compact and easy to use with one hand. I personally love this feature because I've got an iphone in the other hand most of the time. Speaking of phones, this monocular comes with a universal smartphone adapter. This means you can attach your phone to the monocular and take some really neat pictures. It's a great feature for bird watching, hunting, hiking, camping, or just taking in the scenery.This Gosky monocular looks like a solid piece of equipment that's well-designed and packed with high-quality features. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a bird watcher, or just someone who appreciates a good view, I think this monocular could be a great addition to your gear.
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