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5.8.2019

The Viking 8 x 42 Monocular is a quality product, well made, sharp image, the wide rubberised focus ring is reassuringly stiff and will need the use of both hands, Unlike some reviewers I found the lanyard stub to be perfectly placed as a thumb brace during focusing, I find the use of a Monocular much easier to use than Binoculars because the vision in my right eye is stronger than the left causing problems focusing with Binoculars, also when carrying, this Monocular fits easily in a waistcoat, fleece or jacket pocket, it can be carried just on the off chance that you might use it, unlike Binoculars which would be too bulky and would be left at home.I bought this Monocular as an everyday general purpose walkabout scope,it has been excellent in low light watching Roe deer at dusk in the forest, or just watching birds in the garden.There are many Monoculars that are far cheaper and a few more expensive but where optics are concerned I believe that you get what you pay for, I'd say the Viking 8 x 42 is well worth the price, I also prefer that it is slightly on the heavy side, it has a well made quality feel to it, this optic is definitely not a toy.I would have no problem rating the Viking Monocular 5 stars if it wasn't for one serious (in my opinion) flaw, The rubber lens covers are close to useless, the last thing you want on any optic is grit and dust from your pockets or rucksack contaminating the lenses, leading to scratching and potential damage. the slightest friction will see the protective covers dislodged, if the Monocular was left on a shelf, the covers will work fine as dust covers but these Monoculars aren't bought to be left on a shelf, on an item of this quality and price I feel you'd expect better, even cheap bayonet spring covers will serve better than these, when the Monocular is being used, one lens cover is attached by a loose rubber ring around the unit and the other by passing the lanyard through a slot in the cover, again design could of been better as they are so loose they could and will fall off or if they remain attached they get in the way.The Monocular is supplied with two carry cases, the primary case is a thin Neoprene case with a belt loop, Under normal use it should be ok, though I wouldn't be confident that it would be strong enough to remain attached in the unfortunate event of an '' attempted snatch'' should a thief make a grab at it, The other case is a soft silk / nylon type material which serves to protect the lenses more than the rubber covers, I've removed the lens covers and just use this bag.In summary I'd still recommend The Viking 8 x 42 for the quality of the optic itself, it does what you'd expect, just a shame about the poor lens covers.
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29.5.2016

I had been previously using the Celestron 6x30 Outland Monocular as a handy and compact mini telescope which wouldn't take up a lot of space in my rucksack. I'm a keen hillwalker with an interest in wildlife and astronomy and having a monocular at the ready for those impromptu observing opportunities is invaluable. Don't get me wrong, the Celestron is great but I've found the 6x magnification is just a little too low for wildlife and the 30mm didn't quite do it for light capture for viewing the moon and some of the other 'easier' astronomical objects. On that basis I was looking for something with bit more mag (but not that much I couldn't use it handheld) and a bit more light grab (whilst still remaining compact).I decided to take a chance spend a bit more than one normally would and went for this 8x42, largely on the strength of ED glass, the 8x mag and the bigger 42mm lens width.So did it do the job. The answer is a definite yes, the quality of optics is absolutely first class and delivers sharp and high contrast views. The build quality is superb and it has a solid, indestructible feel to it. The twist up eyecup is real boon and very easy to use with click stop type functions. The focus is adjusted through the knurled ring on the barrel and is slightly stiff on first use but you soon get used to it and it does mean that you don't accidently knock it out of focus whilst holding it. It has two rubber caps in addition to the soft case for protection. If I have a criticism then it would be that the fold down rubber cap for the objective end of the monocular isn't particularly well made compared to the rest of it and I think a regular cap would have been better. This is a minor complaint though.I would say that the 8x is about as high as I would want to go using this handheld. In terms of size, it is still very compact and light although having a wider lens it is obviously bigger than the Outland was. I don't have any experience with the 10x version but I think this would be pushing it and things could become a bit 'shaky' if you know what I mean. It is a good bit more expensive that a lot of the cheaper monoculars out there but in terms of optical quality and build it takes a bit of beating and certainly suits my purposes perfectly.
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17.7.2012

As a serious birder I have a pair of top branded binoculars but have often thought about having a small pair of Binoculars for a carrying around day to day. This monocular fitted the bill perfectly being robust and small enough to fit into a pocket or small bag. On receiving the monocular I was pleasantly surprised at the bright image and the whole monocular fitted well in both my hands and that of my sons. He uses it all the time preferring it over a pair of similarly priced binoculars. The eye cups are hard but not uncomfortable on the eye socket and fell strong enough to take the odd knock or bang.Focusing is easy with a grippy focusing heel that extends all the way around the monocular and the short focus of around 6 feet made it ideal for looking at insects and butterflies whilst I was out on family walks. I even managed to photograph through it with my 4x Nikon P300 giving it around 400mm in SLR terms. The whole monocular is fairly light weight and I certainly don't notice I'm carrying it. All in all it's a no thrills bit of kit but it does what it's supposed to do at a very reasonable price
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26.3.2016

Read a number of reviews before buying this monocular. I find them easier than binoculars to use. Read someone's nonsense comments about the colour of box. Really... Try before you buy. Anyway, the image is bright and the large central ring makes it easy to focus. Much better value and easier to use than more compact types. Will fit a neck lanyard to replace the wrist lanyard supplied. Overall very pleased.

26.5.2018

Bright image with good optics but a little heavy for the pocket. However, the performance relies on the build quality.Why two carry bags? Seems unnecessary. The carry lanyard fitting would be more useful if it doubled as a camera type fitting for a tripod.More thought needed by the development team!

7.10.2016

This is a superb monocular. Although a little bulky, it fits easily in a jacket or trouser pocket and is not too heavy. The images it produces are bright and very sharp across almost the whole field of view. It can focus as close as 2 metres, making it useful for viewing nearby objects in detail.

6.1.2017

Bought the pump for my son for Christmas. It arrived very quickly and my son was really pleased with it .

6.4.2016

Very handy for wildlife watching and bushcraft activities in reduced visibility. Great service, too

25.11.2014

"Does what it says on the tin"

13.6.2018

excellent product.
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