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
Straddling the delicate line between compact and full size, Minox designed their 8x34 X-Lite Binoculars to be your go-to optic for all of your outdoor activities�offering the carrying and handling convenience of the former with the performance of the latter.
Their 8x power brings your subject in close for observation while presenting a wide exit pupil and long eye relief, making them ideal for bird watching, hiking, and sightseeing. The 34mm objectives keep the views bright and sharp while remaining relatively compact and light to easily pack and carry without weighing you down. Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics and phase-corrected BAK4 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, even if you need to hold them with one hand. 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 binoculars 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 wide exit pupil and long eye relief
- 34mm objective lenses provide the performance similar to a full-size model without the bulk and weight
- Roof prism light path allows for smaller optical tubes versus Porro prism design for more comfortable handling without compromising performance
- BAK4 prisms deliver a round exit pupil and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
- 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
- Apparent angle of view approaches wide angle and reduces the need for the user to move their head side to side in order see the entire scene in front of them
- 373.5' 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
- Long 17.4mm eye relief improves viewing comfort and reduces eyestrain
- Generous 4.25mm 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
- Tethered one-piece ocular rainguard and objective lens caps prevent loss and allow for fast reaction when opportunities present themselves
- Compact design is just over 5" long
- Weight: 16 ounces
In the Box
- Minox 8x34 X-Lite Binoculars
- Carrying Case
- Cleaning Cloth
- Neoprene Neck Strap
- 1-Piece Ocular Rainguard
- 2 x Tethered Objective Lens Caps
- 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 |
34 mm |
| Angle of View |
7.1° (Actual) |
| Field of View |
373.49' @ 1000 yd / 124 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
8.2' / 2.5 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter |
4.25 mm |
| Eye Relief |
17.4 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment |
56 to 76 mm / 2.2 to 3" |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-5 to +5 |
| Focus Type |
Center |
Features
| Fogproof |
Yes |
| Water Resistance |
Waterproof, IPX7 |
General
| Dimensions |
5.12 x 4.96 x 1.77" / 13 x 12.6 x 4.5 cm |
| Weight |
15.87 oz / 450 g |
Minox X-Lite Reviews
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