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Vixen Spotting Scopes Geoma Mini ED50 ZOOM PS-149 Tripod Set
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More convenient, more vivid. A compact spotting scope for active observers, combining exceptional lightness with a clear, bright view.
For those who love birdwatching, nature observation, and all kinds of outdoor activities. Introducing a new spotting scope that combines the high-performance optics of Vixen's renowned Geoma III series while achieving an exceptionally compact design.
With a 50mm effective aperture and a lightweight body weighing only 520g, it's easy to carry anywhere, making it ideal for capturing fleeting moments in nature. Featuring PFM coatings, it delivers a bright, high-contrast, and sharp field of view. From first-time spotting scope users to experienced observers who prioritize portability, it offers excellent performance in a wide range of situations.
Vixen Spotting Scopes Geoma Mini ED50 ZOOM PS-149 Tripod Set Description
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ED lens suppresses color bleeding and reproduces the natural colors of wild birds.
Thanks to the ED lens that minimizes color fringing, it delivers a clear view with sharp, well-defined details. Despite its compact size, it brilliantly captures even the finest details.
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50mm aperture, Clear view thanks to PFM coatings.
Multi-coatings are applied to all optical surfaces to minimize light loss. Despite its compact 50mm aperture, it provides a bright, exceptionally sharp, high-contrast field of view with minimal chromatic aberration.
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Lightweight and compact at 520g
Weighing just 520g and measuring only 177mm in length*, including the eyepiece, this lightweight, compact design offers exceptional portability. It is ideal for tripod mounting, and it can also be used for handheld observation. Easy to carry on public transport or during long hikes, it is perfect for outdoor adventures.
*Weight and length of the spotting scope. Tripod not included.
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Easy-to-use 8x to 24x Zoom eyepiece
Start with the wide field of view at 8x magnification to scan a broad area, then smoothly zoom in to 24x magnification when you spot an object of interest. This versatile scope is ideal for a wide range of observation situations, such as identifying a specific bird in a flock of wild birds.
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Designed for long eye relief for comfortable viewing, even while wearing glasses.
With 18mm of eye relief, the eyecup height can be adjusted to allow comfortable viewing of the entire field of view, even when wearing glasses, and to reduce eye strain during extended periods of observation.
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Intuitive and precise focusing
Focusing is easy with the large focusing ring at the center of the scope tube. Its simple, intuitive operation allows you to quickly and accurately focus on your target with a smooth turn of the ring.
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Easy smartphone photography
A smartphone camera adapter is included.
Compatible with commercially available smartphones and other mobile devices measuring 60-90mm along their shorter side, it makes smartphone photography easy and enjoyable. -
Carrying case included
A carrying case for the spotting scope is included, providing added protection during transport.
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Ready-to-use, Lightweight 4-section telescopic tripod
A lightweight, portable 4-section telescopic camera tripod (video tripod) is included.
■ Geared center column: Easily adjust the height to your desired level by simply turning a crank handle.
■ Bubble level: Equipped with a bubble level to help you level the tripod.
■ Quick-release plate: Allows one-touch attachment and detachment of the spotting scope. Uses a slim quick-release plate that conforms to the standard slim attachment plate.
■ 2-way pan/tilt tripod head: Smoothly controls large movements in both up/down and left/right directions using the handle and clamp. -
Recommended for those who:
* For beginners who want to start birdwatching
* For those who want to travel light on walks and hikes
* For those who want a high-performance scope to keep with them at all times as a backup
* For those who want to enjoy easy observation even in places where setting up a tripod is difficult.
With the Geoma Mini ED50 ZOOM in hand, let's head out and discover nature's hidden dramas!
Specifications
Geoma Mini ED50 ZOOM PS-149 Tripod Set
- Type45° angled body
- Objective lens effective diameter50mm
- Objective lensED glass
- Optical coatingsPFM coatings (Fully multi-coated)
- Minimum focusing distanceApproximately 1.5m
- Eyepiece and MagnificationZoom eyepiece - 8-24x magnification
- Eye relief18mm (long eye relief)
- Actual field of view5.0～2.5°
- Apparent field of view*38.5～55.3°
- Apparent FOV (old JIS standard)40～60°
- Field at 1000m87～44m
- Exit Pupil6.3～2.1mm
- Brightness39.7～4.4
- Waterproof-
- Tripod legs4-section telescopic legs (Lever-lock type)
- Adjustable height (above ground)470-1,235 mm (1,490 mm when using the center column)
- Minimum height-
- Center column / TravelGeared center column with crank handle / 255mm
- Folded length490mm
- Camera mounting screwUNC 1/4 inch
- Load capacityApproximately 1.5kg
- ■Main Accessories■Carrying case, smartphone camera adapter, PS-149 tripod
- Recommended smartphone sizeSmartphones with a short side of approximately 60-90mm
- Dimensions177 x 61 x 119 mm (scope body)
320 x 280 x 460 mm (tripod, as pictured) - Weight520g (scope body)
1,100g (tripod)
■Spotting Scope■
■Tripod■
*: Compliant with JIS B7157:2019
Accessories
- Carrying case
- Smartphone camera adapter
- PS-149 Tripod