Originally posted by Mefiho: What models can you recommend? Is thermal good variant?
Thermal is expensive... decent thermal monoculars are four digits and really good ones are five.
Even with a very good one, you're looking at a fairly low-resolution electronic screen rather than through optics, so your ability to see and distinguish details is poor compared to an optical monocular or even a night-vision one.
Thermal devices are cool as hell, though. I recently bought a FLIR One Pro thermal camera that connects to my phone. I bought it for diagnosing some insulation problems in my house, but now I want to use it all the time.
Posts: 6320 | Location: CA | Registered: January 24, 2011
Originally posted by Mefiho: What models can you recommend? Is thermal good variant?
If you want thermal variant I can recommend to look for ATN brand https://www.atncorp.com/thermal-monoculars. Such devices have great features, including WiFi, gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer, smooth zoom, e-compass, GPS geotag. Prices start from $1950.
Posts: 5 | Location: USA | Registered: May 30, 2018
Originally posted by YooperSigs: +++ on the Vortex Monocular..
Same here. I have the 10x36. Great for 25yds and in on the range and useful overall that I carry it in my bag everyday. I think on sale its usually $99
Pardon my ignorance but what is the benefit of having a monocular over binoculars? I don't have monocular to suggest but I do own a few Vortex optics and am happy with them.
Posts: 1520 | Location: NV | Registered: July 01, 2006
My daughter uses the Vortex Solo 10x36 or outdoor archery. I was pleasantly surprised at the clarity. The advantage for her over binoculars is the more compact size and being able to carry it on her quiver.
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Posts: 11971 | Location: Eagle River, AK | Registered: September 12, 2006
Originally posted by skonie: Pardon my ignorance but what is the benefit of having a monocular over binoculars? I don't have monocular to suggest but I do own a few Vortex optics and am happy with them.
Size/space/weight.
I want binos for my kit but I'm already weighed down with too much BS. Monocular it is, so I'm following this thread with interest.
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