Minox

Minox, as opposed to Leica, is one of the German binocular manufacturers aiming for the middle tiered consumers. Such that with Minox, middle class consumers can get pretty neat binoculars half the price they would pay for top end brands like Leica.

Minox did appear in Germany first as a capable camera manufacturer. They were the designers of the first ever subminiature camera. Though intended as a luxury item, these Minox subminiature cameras instead became an invaluable piece for spying; allowing relative ease in hiding and operating it. Minox subminiature cameras, among a few other brand names, became tools of trade for spies that literally could be anyone in a war torn decade. If anything, the subminiature camera ultimately showed the world that Minox is a brand name that prides itself with a history of innovation.

Now Minox, while still maintaining its quality brand of cameras, have extended to several other areas in optics, such as binoculars. And just like their famed subminiature “spy” camera, that could have a helping hand in spurring the imaginations of novelists for stories about agents and double agents, several designs of Minox binoculars holds true to the tradition of excellence, German excellence.

Here are some reviews on Minox binoculars.

The Minox Compact Binoculars
Even in a truly compact design, the Minox Compact Binocular can speak plenty regarding of technical aspects. First it has an ergonomic design that more than perfectly fits the eyes, the hands –and yes, the pocket since it’s really small. The Minox Compact is weather resistant, watertight, and resilient; the rubber armored metal body can resist water penetration up to 5 meters in depth. Because the lens and the roof prism chambers are filled with argon, not only it is fog resistant, it is also sink resistant, making it a functional binocular in nautical conditions.

Its compact design is owed by the use of roof prism, thus it has a slim shape. And because it consist only of one prism, no lights are lost unnecessarily, thus delivers a radiant, finely detailed images that present far above the norm contrast rendition. It also has phase correction coatings on the prism and on all air and glass surfaces, having specifically designed multi coats that won’t deflect light away for the maximum image brilliance.

As far as compact binoculars would go, the features present in the Minox Compact, the waterproof of 5 meters, the weather and fog proof, and the clear images are already novelties, especially to consumers seeking exceptional binoculars on the price range of not beyond $200.

The Minox BD 6,5x32 IF
Serious adventurers, outdoorsmen, and specialist, when choosing binocular products, would want anything with six-fold magnification –most of the time. This is because these observers have everything they would need to see in a six fold: studying intricate details from a medium or keeping watch on a wider view on long distance. This is almost constant when in outdoors especially.

That makes the Minox BD 6,5x32 IF the most ideal optical equipment for a hunter tracking a game. With the Minox BD 6,5x32, he doesn’t have to go that near to study details of his quarry. It is also the best optical equipment for outdoor observers, like bird or other wildlife watchers, because with the Minox BD 6,5x32 IF he doesn’t have to keep farther just to keep watch a larger detail.

The Minox BD 6,5x32 also employs roof prisms as the basis for the optics design. That’s also why it’s more compact than other binoculars of its genre. Due to lesser optical mechanisms, not only is it compact, but it is also lightweight and very sturdy. The rubber sheath over the metal chamber allows it to withstand abrasions and scratches while giving the durability of metal. It’s also waterproof to 5 meters of depth.

Minox binoculars are the exemplars of German excellence. Not to a lavish degree of Leica, another high end German manufacturer, but on a finely balanced scale of quality, performance and affordability.