Maven C2 28mm ED Binocular (7x28)

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Baddeley, Adam (May 21, 2003). "NATO Delays Personal Weapon Choice". Jane's Defence Weekly- Infantry Equipment ( ISSN 0265-3818), p 30. While it can be used for the target range, its best range performance for groupings is less than 100 yards. Shoot ‘n See targets obviously help and groupings are visible through the 7x28s, but these targets can be a waste for distances under 200 yards. Choosing the right magnification for your desired uses is also extremely important as it affects the way a binocular performs in a whole host of different ways. a b c d e f g h i j k l m Forker, Bob (May 28, 2008). "The 5.7×28 FN". Guns & Ammo. Archived from the original on 2010-01-02 . Retrieved October 19, 2009. This is one of the weaknesses you have to accept when choosing a compact binocular. In poor light, you will not perceive as bright an image as a larger binocular with the same or similar magnification.

These Minox binoculars feature pull-out eyecups, which is a little different from the more commonly used twist-up eyecup design found on the majority of binoculars. They work really well and seem to be made from something like brushed aluminium. On top of this they then have a thin soft rubber coating on them which makes them feel fairly comfortable even when pushed quite firmly against your face. MPA5700DMG 5.7x28mm Carbine - MasterPiece Arms, Inc". 2022-05-19. Archived from the original on 2022-05-19 . Retrieved 2023-10-04. Because these are fixed focus binoculars (often mistakenly referred to as self focusing or auto focus binoculars), once you have set each individual eyepiece to your particular eyesight and the binocular is thus focussed to the hyperfocal distance, you then no longer have to make any further adjustments and the binoculars will provide you with sharp views of everything from 20 metres away to infinity. Fixed focus binoculars like these have a large depth of field allowing your eyes to make the adjustments rather than the binoculars. It is not that often that I get a fairly uniquely designed binocular to review, so when the guys at MINOX asked me if I wanted to review their compact fixed focus BD 7x28 IF binoculars, with its open bridge design I was immediately interested.

At 340g (12oz) these are obviously very light compared to full-sized binoculars. Compared to other compacts with similar sized objective lenses, they are about average. This is a little surprising as I thought that they would be one of their very lightest because of their single bridge design and because they have done away with the central focussing mechanism. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac "FNH USA Products– 5.7x28mm Ammunition". FNH USA. 2012. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012 . Retrieved August 31, 2012.

So as you see a good compact needs to cover a lot of bases and to see if these Minox binoculars have what it takes, I was given the chance to take with me on holiday as I toured northern Spain that included a few trips up into the Spanish Pyrenees. Take a look at my full review of the Minox BD 7x28 IF Binoculars below: What the table below does highlight is just how wide a field of view these binoculars have and indeed just how poor their minimum focussing distance is. Another good use for them would be on a boat. Now I know that they have not been specifically designed as marine binoculars and if that was your main intended use for them I would suggest getting a proper set of marine optics, but for occasional use on a boat they would work well. Their 7x magnification makes them easier to keep a still image even on a moving platform like a boat, they are waterproof and their fixed focus design means you get a really good depth of field, great for looking out over the water.If you will be using your binoculars from an unsteady platform like a vehicle, boat or canoe – this is one of the main reasons why marine binoculars tend to have lower 7x magnifications. Whilst there is a small amount of softening of the image on the periphery of the view, it is very minimal and was about the same as my controls and actually a little better than the Kowa 8x25 BD binoculars which is impressive. For me the only slight issue regarding their specifications is their fairly long minimum focusing distance of 3m (10ft). This is not a problem unless you specifically want your bins for activities like butterfly and insect observation. Main Specifications The optics are sharp and the colors are very neutral. Which many like. I normally prefer the warm saturated colors you see through Nikons, but the mavens are more true to real life. Although the Nikon feel slightly more three dimensional. The main reason I prefer the maven is the stable view of 7x. I can’t stress enough how much better 7x is compared to 8x for long term handholding A good pair of compact binoculars needs to excel in a wide range of areas, this is because I tend to use them more than any other pair. The reason for this is that they are so easy to carry with me, and so I do - I take my compacts with me just about everywhere I go.

a b Humphries, Michael O. (May 2008). "Radical Tactical Firepower". Tactical Weapons. Archived from the original on November 12, 2009 . Retrieved October 20, 2009.Tiny lenses (21mm / 22mm) are for those requiring the smallest, most lightweight instrument possible, but be aware this comes at the expense of image brightness and potentially image quality as well. The IPD (Interpupillary Distance) on these optics can be adjusted from 58mm - 72mm. For those who don't know, this is the distance between the eyecups