MINOX ultimate aim was to ensure performance at the highest level when
they developed and designed their new HG binoculars. The German
engineers in Wetzlar, Germany have created High-Grade-Sport optics with
the best possible performance in every area that defines a quality
binocular. By using special optical glass from German glass specialist
SCHOTT AG, a newly developed optical system provides a fascinating high
level of light transmission which is bound to be highly rated for
brightness and contrast. With their sleek body design and magnesium
housing, the HG binoculars are real lightweights at the top end of the
range and along with their beautiful cosmetics and ergonomics they
ensure the end user will enjoy a satisfying new experience when using
the all new Minox HG binoculars. Apart from optics, Minox have also
installed a 'first' as the innovative QCF focusing now makes it possible
to take exact distance readings from a scale on the focusing wheel, an
often looked for feature on binoculars.
With these exciting
features and given quality, the MINOX HG is today’s trailblazer that has
all the quality and features potential to become tomorrow’s classic.
Top
quality light transmission is an essential mark of quality in
binoculars. MINOX engineers developed the innovative M*-coating of the
lenses which consists of up to 21 different layers on the glass
surfaces, adapting the various wavelengths of the visible light. This
increases the overall light transmission to an impressive 92 percent,
while improving brightness, contrast, detail and colour rendering
significantly. Another benefit is a completely new optical system
designed by our in-house experts with internal anti-reflection and
anti-glare coatings to help improve contrast. The four models, an
8.5x43, 10x43, 8.5x52 and 10x52 feature aspherical lenses to enhance the
contrast and sharpness of the image from centre to edge. To provide a
reliable and durable protection against internal corrosion and fogging,
the binoculars are filled with state-of-the-art Argon gas.
Another
milestone is the mirroring of the roof prisms through the MinoBright
technology. This silver-based coating guarantees an improvement of up to
99.8 percent efficiency of the light reflected at the mirror surface.
This is yet another improvement towards better light transmission within
the system of the HG-binoculars. The high-tech optical glass is “Made
in Germany” by the Mainz based SCHOTT AG, a company of the
Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, which was founded by Ernst Abbe. High technology
originating from German glass pioneers used for innovative optical
products by the Wetzlar based optic specialists of MINOX. All of the
expertise from MINOX, a trusted industry pioneer, is combined in this
high quality product.
Better and more advanced handling is
achieved through the Quick-Close-Focus (QCF), developed and patented by
MINOX. With just one turn of the focusing wheel the HG-binoculars can be
adjusted from close-up to infinity. This one turn allows fast focusing
close-up, and a more precise focusing for longer distances. With the aid
of a scale on the central focusing wheel, the distance to the object in
focus is indicated to the user. This additional feature makes these
HG-binoculars a reliable distance rangefinder.
Despite all their
features the new MINOX HG-binoculars weigh just 650 grams. This puts
them amongst the very best lightweights at the top end of the range. The
sleek body design with its protective rubber armouring was designed and
fitted around the natural position of the hand. The weight was reduced
considerably by using a magnesium alloy, which is increasingly used in
aircraft construction. With its much lower density compared with
aluminium and its extreme durability, magnesium is a revolutionary
material for modern, tough housings of binoculars. The eyepieces are
fitted with twist-up eyecups with four click-stop positions. This gives
more freedom for an individual’s own eye-relief settings. The design of
the large metal focusing wheel is both attractive and functional.
Equipped with a cross-knurl, like the diopter-adjustment, providing a
very good grip.
MINOX HG-binoculars come complete with an
exclusive case and a neoprene strap.
| Magnification |
10x
|
| Front lens diameter |
2.04 inch / 52 mm |
| Exit
pupil |
0.2
inch |
| Field of view (at
1.000 yds) |
5.8° / 306 ft |
| Eye
relief |
0.76
inch |
| Close distance |
11.5 ft |
| Diopter
adjustment |
±
2 dpt |
| Twilight number |
22.8 |
| Operating
temperature |
14°
up
to 122° F |
| Waterproof, down to |
16.4 ft |
| Height x Width x
Depth (inch) |
6.93 x 5.27 x 2.28 |
| Weight |
27.3 oz |
- MINOX APO-HG 10x43 BR Binoculars (62177)
- Custom Wooden Presentation Box
- Leather Case
- Neoprene Strap
- Eyepiece Rainguard
- Lens cleaning set
- Limited Lifetime Warranty