Xgazer Optics 10x50 Point View High Powered Monocular- Waterproof Bird Watching, Hunting, Fishing,Travel, Safari, Hiking, Monocular- Long Range, Eye-Relief Monocular w/Wrist Strap, Case & Cloth

I have finally found a monocular that works with my eyes. I have severe astigmatism and need to wear glasses to see. I have never been able to use a binoculars or monoculars with any satisfaction--always struggling to focus properly for my eyes. I read an article on using binoculars or monoculars with eyeglasses and found that I really need to be concerned with finding a monoculars or binoculars with at least a 16 mm long eye relief. This XGazer Optics monoculars has an ideal 18.4 eye-relief with twist up eye cup. It solved my problem. I am extremely satisfied with the product and looking forward towards my Alaska trip later this year when I will be using it every day.

I purchased this because I see with only one eye. I can still see better wifh my binoculars, they have a wider field of vision. I’m. a birder and will use them on occasion.

I bought this monocular for observing backyard birds and wildlife, for which it is well-suited. But I also travel as an amateur astronomer and have used this monocular as an alternative to hauling heavy 10x50 binoculars. If you have a steady hand, this monocular does a reasonably good job for observing larger night sky objects such as the Pleiades, the Hyades, the Andromeda Galaxy and the Moon. While it is not designed as an astronomical telescope, this monocular has sufficient resolution and brightness to be used for casual stargazing, which really makes it a great all-purpose instrument at a very reasonable price.

good value for price

There was a delay in my order, so I want to an outdoor store and purchased a different one. That one cost over $110 (versus $75 for this one, and, when this one arrived, I was shocked to see how much better the clarity was, as well as the magnification being stronger. Not only that, the adjustment on this item is much finer, contributing to the clarity of the image - and the one from the store even lacked lens caps! Most importantly, the image from this monocular is just much better.

Great monocular, I was not disappointed. The 50 mm objective lens gives a bright view, and the focus knob is smooth and easy to dial in. Close focus range is impressive. 10x power is about the highest you can use without a tripod. View is clean and steady. It's a keeper.

I'm a sailor and these are exactly what I wanted. nice Crisp view. for the price of this product it is a great value.

Just as expected. Easy one handed control of focus.