Minox X-Active Overview
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1Description
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2Optical Performance
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3Use and Handling
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4Construction Details
As the name suggests, Minox designed their 8x33 X-active Binoculars to allow you to move fast, find game, and track it�to be your go-to optic that you'll keep in your hunting kit year-round. This model strikes a delicate balance between compact and full size, offering the carrying and handling convenience of the former with the performance of the latter.
Proprietary M* anti-reflection multi-coatings on the lenses and phase-corrected roof prisms transmit bright and clear high-contrast images with true neutral color rendition and crisp clarity. Their 8x magnification ensures the exit pupil is wide enough for use in low light, and the eye relief is long enough to prevent eyestrain, all while producing an ultra-wide field of view�all critical components for scanning the terrain while identifying your target and maintaining sight of it without it seeing or smelling you. The 33mm objectives keep the views bright and sharp while remaining relatively compact, allowing you to maneuver easily without excessive movement that can spook game and not weighing you down when you're stalking or walking all day.
Utilizing an open-bridge/dual-hinge configuration helps to cut weight without sacrificing stability while providing plenty of room to wrap your hands completely around the optical tubes for a better grip, even if you need to use them one-handed. The chassis is made of a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy wrapped in a protective armor that provides a slip-resistant grip�especially in cold and wet weather. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be resistant to internal fogging and also waterproof and submersible to 16'�so the X-active binoculars will fair better than you if they tumble into a stream or pond. And if you do end up in a stream, tethered objective lens caps and one-piece ocular rainguard prevent their loss, while allowing for fast reaction when opportunities present themselves.
Optical Performance
- Moderate 8x power magnifies subject without narrowing the view and exit pupil or shortening the eye relief
- 33mm objective lenses provide the performance similar to a full-size model without the bulk and weight
- Roof prism light path produces smaller optical tubes versus Porro prism design for more comfortable handling without compromising performance
- Phase-correcting prism coatings reduce or eliminate internal interference to correct ghosting and halos for better resolution and clarity
- Proprietary M* anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission to boost contrast and produce a neutral color rendition to make colors appear more true and natural
- Ultra-wide 64° apparent angle of view reduces the appearance of distracting hand shake and the need for the user to move their head to see the scene in front of them
- Spacious 422-foot field of view at 1000 yards
Use and Handling
- Open-bridge, dual-hinge configuration offers stability and rigidity
- Bridge design provides more gripping surface for steadier handling
- Large knurled center focus wheel
- ±4 right-eye dioptric correction enables to achieve tack sharp focus even if their eyesight isn't perfect
- Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
- Tripod mountable with 1/4"-20 socket
- Long 17.5mm eye relief improves viewing comfort and reduces eyestrain
- Wide 4.1mm exit pupil will completely cover most pupils, even in low light conditions, to keep the whole scene in view
Construction Details
- Extremely compact�ideal for hunting and birding
- Bridge offers much more gripping surface area versus conventional designs to make them more comfortable and secure to hold the binoculars with one hand
- Protective rubber armoring
- Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for water and fogproof performance
- Textured exterior for sure handling in cold and wet weather
- Tethered one-piece ocular rainguard and objective lens caps prevent loss and allow for fast reaction when opportunities present themselves
- Broad 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) operating temperature range
- Length of just 5.4 inches
- Weight: 23 ounces
In the Box
- Minox 8x33 X-active Binoculars
- Carrying Case
- Cleaning Cloth
- Neoprene Neck Strap
- 1-Piece Ocular Rainguard
- 2 x Tethered Objective Lens Caps
- Limited 2-Year Warranty, Extendable to 30 Years with Registration
Table of Contents
- Description
- Optical Performance
- Use and Handling
- Construction Details
Minox X-Active Specs
Performance
| Magnification |
8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter |
33 mm |
| Angle of View |
8° (Actual) |
| Field of View |
421.69' @ 1000 yd / 140 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
8.2' / 2.5 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter |
4.1 mm |
| Eye Relief |
17.5 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment |
58 to 78 mm / 2.3 to 3.1" |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +4 |
| Focus Type |
Center |
Features
| Fogproof |
Yes |
| Water Resistance |
Waterproof, IPX7 |
General
| Dimensions |
5.43 x 5.12 x 1.77" / 13.8 x 13 x 4.5 cm |
| Weight |
22.93 oz / 650 g |
Minox X-Active Reviews
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