Barska Blueline 10×40 Close Focus Monocular
Barska Blueline 10×40 Close Focus Monocular
From Barska
List Price: $92.90
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OK, my take on the Barska Blueline 10×40 Close Focus Monocular. Semi-compact size, sturdy rubberized body, feels like build quality. The image is somewhat sharp, slightly color fringed, reasonably bright.
I guess I really hadn’t considered the way a monocular operates. That a tubular 10x optic with a limited field of view really has to be steadied with both hands to keep vertigo from setting in. Hmmm, kind of an awkward position for the hands, one ahead of the other on the barrel, elbows on the desk.
Which sets the thing at chest height unfortunately, unless I want to sit on a paint can. In the chair, I’m hunching over on it, which tips my head forward, my eyeball squinting upward into the eyepiece. Neckstrain, eyestrain.
Now to focusing with that rotating eyepiece. Remember two hands holding it steady? Now you have just one. Which way to turn? Find out by turning one way and see if anything happens. About two full revolutions between the stops. No? Back the other way then. What’s that? Your bird flew off already?
So my conclusion is this. Nothing wrong with this monocular. Works as claimed. If you need an optic mainly to get a positive ID on a bird or critter, fine.
But…if you are into your birds, would like a nice sharp image and good color, might enjoy some watching as well as just “spotting”…well, I’m springing for compact binoculars!
Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:Close focus monocularLarge 40mm objective lensNon-slip rubber gripPerfect for birding or nature studies
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #577 in Sports & Outdoors
- Brand: Barska
- Model: AA10320
- Dimensions: 2.10″ h x 1.80″ w x 6.10″ l, .85 pounds
Features
- Extreme close focus monocular with a distance of 7feet
- Large 40mm objective lens to gather more light for increase clarity and color fidelity
- High quality optics with a smooth and sleek design in protective rubber covering
- Ideal for birding or nature studies to see colors and species up-close
- Includes carrying case and neckstrap
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