Nikon Mikron 6×15 CF

Specifications:

Objective diameter: 15 mm
Magnification: 6 x
Exit pupil: 2.5 mm
IPD: 57 – 84 mm
Usable eye relief (measured from rim of eyecup): 10 mm
RFOV: 8.0 degrees = 140 m
AFOV (measured, rounded): 49 degrees
Minimum focus distance (measured): 2.0 m
Focus type: CF (direction of rotation from close to infinity: > clockwise)
Degrees of rotation of focus wheel from 3m to infinity (measured): 270 degrees
Range of diopter adjustment (estimate): +/- 3 dpt*
Excess travel of focus wheel beyond infinity position (estimate): 7 dpt*
Prism system: Porro I Reverse
Waterproof: no
Weight (measured, with eyepiece cover and strap): 137 g
Made in: Japan
*range of diopter adjustment not affected by position of focus wheel

Remarks:

This is quite an expensive little toy, but its optical performance should not be underestimated. In many situations, the tiny Mikron might actually be preferrable to an 8×20 bino, not least because the Mikron’s 140m field of view is wider than that of any 8×20 on the market. However, you need to learn how to best hold it; once you master that, the Mikron provides a lot of pleasure (except for its sub-optimal stray-light performance). Works great at sports events, theater or concerts.

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