Minox have added a "Black Edition" of the innovative and successful Macroscope. The purpose of the Minox MS 8x25 Macroscope, Black Finish (62207) is to complement the existing product range to meet the specific demands of specialist target groups. The metal body of the "Black Edition" has a black anodised finish to prevent light reflections which is vital when the user wishes to remain as neutral as possible to the surrounding conditions.

Police, military personnel as well as security services understand and use equipment with a body surface that is as neutral as possible. Also hunters and stalkers need to stay unseen, especially when approaching game at closer distances. Bow hunting is a good example of close distance hunting. This is where the Macroscope comes into its own. A discrete mini telescope with fast focus and designed to focus close if required. In situations like this the slightest reflection would draw attention to the hunter and that is the very reason for the all-black body.

As with the regular version of the Macroscope MS 8x25 this matte black version offers maximum optical performance packed into a small and compact body. A very close focus distance of just 35 centimetres combined with an 8x magnification allows the user to comfortably enter the fascinating world of macro viewing. With a field of view of 115 meters this mini-telescope, which is a Volkswagen design, is also the perfect product for viewing long distance subjects just like a normal telescope.

For use when travelling, leisure - buildings or in the theatre - or sporting activities and even as an aid for people with a visual handicap the use of the Macroscope is virtually unlimited. Since its launch this extremely compact and lightweight mini-telescope has become a favourite of both hunters and butterfly or dragonfly watchers who rate it very highly as a vital piece of equipment when out in the field.

The extremely compact design of the MS 8x25 has been made technically possible through the use of Porro prisms which also help to promote high light transmission. The lens diameter of 25 millimetres, the innovative optical system and a top quality multiple coating guarantee images with high contrast and natural colour rendition, even in difficult light conditions.

With the convenient and fast Quick Close Focus (QCF), patented by Minox, the Macroscope can adjust from close focus to infinity by just turning the focussing wheel on the front objective lens through 360°.

The sturdy, extremely light all-black metal body is partly coated with rubber to guarantee non-slip handling. With its special sealing technology it is protected against any penetration of dust and water making it watertight to a depth of five meters. Filled high quality Argon gas the inside of the Macroscope is protected against both corrosion and fogging of the glass-air surfaces, even during severe temperature fluctuations.

People wearing glasses will appreciate the extended eye relief which allows them to enjoy the full field of view with their glasses on. A rotating eyecup provides easy adjustment to the user's individual requirements.

The Minox Macroscope "Black Edition" comes complete with a case and strap.

Highly innovative and showing all the classic technical capabilities of the Minox company is the best way to describe the Minox MS 8x25 Macroscope (62206). This unique compact miniature telescope, measuring just 92 x 57 x 44 mm that fits neatly into the palm of the hand, gives the user not only high optical performance but an extremely close-focus distance of only 35 cm.

In combination with the 8x magnification, the Minox MS 8x25 Macroscope allows a close-up detailed study of all kinds of subjects and objects, ensuring that the user can even observe wildlife and insects in great detail at close range without disturbing them. Enter the world of macro with a highly portable and compact mini-telescope!

The short and compact telescope body, designed by Volkswagen-Design, is destined to meet many other demands put on it also. With a field of view of more than 114 m, the compact Minox Macroscope is just at home being used as a "normal" telescope, just as you would a full sized scope. Viewing a historical tower on a sight-seeing trip or big events in a stadium or concert hall, the new compact Macroscope is ideal. It also has the added advantage of being handy and easy to use for partially sighted people.

Minox has made this technically possible due to the extremely short and compact build of the MS 8x25 and the clever use of Porro prisms which by their very nature provide naturally high light transmission. The lens diameter of 25 mm combined with its innovative optical system and high quality multi layer coating of the optics, ensures bright images with high contrast and accurate colour rendition under all conditions.

Designing the Macroscope, Minox engineers combined past know how and the latest technology as used in the new Minox "High Grade" range of binoculars. For example, the Quick Close Focus (QCF), a new type of focussing mechanism which allows better and more accurate focussing. With just a single turn of less than 360° of the focussing ring on the lens it is possible to adjust the mini telescope to any setting from close-up to infinite.

Despite its lightweight, around 150 grams, the Macroscope features tough rubber armouring to protect against everyday wear and tear and along with a special sealing technique is internally purged with special Argon gas to not only minimise internal corrosion and prevent internal fogging during quick temperature or humidity changes, it also ensures that it remains waterproof in bad weather conditions and even in water down to 5 metres.

For those who wear spectacles, the full field of view is visible due to the extended exit pupil. The twist-up/twist down eyecup is an important feature for both spectacle and non-spectacle wearing users.

The Minox Macroscope comes complete with a stay-on-case as well as a strap.