Minox X-Lite 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
Minox designed their 8x26 X-Lite Binoculars to be your go-to optic for all of your outdoor activities.
Their 8x power brings your subject in close for observation while preserving a comfortable exit pupil and eye relief, making them ideal for bird watching, hiking, and sightseeing. The 26mm objectives keep the form factor highly compact and light to easily fit in most pockets, packs, and bags without weighing you down. This combination of power and objective size make these comfortable binoculars to carry, hold, and use all day long without causing fatigue or eyestrain. Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics and phase-corrected K9 roof prisms transmit bright and clear high-contrast images with true neutral color rendition and crisp clarity.
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. The chassis is made of a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy, while the optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for water and fogproof performance�so the X-Lite will be more comfortable than you if the weather takes a turn to cold and wet.
Optical Performance
- Moderate 8x power magnifies the view while preserving a comfortable exit pupil and eye relief
- 26mm objective lenses ensure a compact form factor for easy use and carrying
- K9 roof prism light path allows for 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
- Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission to produce a neutral color rendition and boost contrast
- Spacious 358' 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
- Right-eye dioptric correction
- Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
- Tripod mountable with 1/4"-20 socket
- 16mm eye relief improves viewing comfort and reduces eyestrain
- 3.25mm exit pupil will completely cover pupils in most light conditions to keep the whole scene in view
Construction Details
- 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
- Weight: 10 ounces
In the Box
- Minox 8x26 X-Lite Binoculars
- Neoprene Neck Strap
- Carrying Case
- Cleaning Cloth
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Optical Performance
- Use and Handling
- Construction Details
Minox X-Lite Specs
Performance
| Magnification |
8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter |
26 mm |
| Angle of View |
6.8° (Actual) |
| Field of View |
358.43' @ 1000 yd / 119 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
9.84' / 3 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter |
3.25 mm |
| Eye Relief |
16 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment |
56 to 72 mm / 2.2 to 2.8" |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-5 to +5 |
| Focus Type |
Center |
Features
| Fogproof |
Yes |
| Water Resistance |
Waterproof, IPX7 |
General
| Dimensions |
4.61 x 4.53 x 1.57" / 11.7 x 11.5 x 4 cm |
| Weight |
10.23 oz / 290 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.165 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.4 x 5 x 2.5" |
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