Compass monocular

[Twister_Ken]

Anyone got/used this beast*, or one like it?

Having just had my 8x30s nicked, and having an excellent but heavy pair of 7 x 50s aboard, I'm looking for something easy to use one-handed for a quick squint at things. The built in compass would be a bonus.

*currently on offer from Force4

 

[nigelmercier]

I like the idea.

http://www.force4.co.uk/8944/Force-4-Waterproof-Monocular-with-Internal-Compass.html

 

[Blueboatman]

Used to sail all the time with one. Excellent
Now have 7x50s with inbuilt compass ( and light) which I prefer

 

[Twister_Ken]

Used to sail all the time with one. Excellent
Now have 7x50s with inbuilt compass ( and light) which I prefer

My 7x50s are definitely best used with both hands, which is why I'm looking for something that can be used one handed.

 

[Rigger Mortice]

I was tempted by something similar a while ago. In the end I came to the conclusion that I would still need binoculars for those occasions when I really did need to have a good look at something. I stuck with bins.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Yerbut there's a good look and a quick squint...

 

[mjcoon]

I like the idea.

http://www.force4.co.uk/8944/Force-4-Waterproof-Monocular-with-Internal-Compass.html

• Only 14cm long - fits snugly into your pocket when not in use

"Is that a monocular in your pocket or are you just (slightly) pleased to see me?"

Mike.

 

[jerrytug]

"Is that a monocular in your pocket or are you just (slightly) pleased to see me?"

Mike.

It's pointing to North as well.

 

[Sybarite]

Anyone got/used this beast*, or one like it?

Having just had my 8x30s nicked, and having an excellent but heavy pair of 7 x 50s aboard, I'm looking for something easy to use one-handed for a quick squint at things. The built in compass would be a bonus.

*currently on offer from Force4

Now if it just had a night sight as well....

 

[nigelmercier]

Now if it just had a night sight as well....

I've got a NV scope on my boat, cost about £100. Hopeless, you need to spend at least £500 - my son spent $2000.

 

[lw395]

I bought a cheap one years ago, it is good, but spoiled by not adjusting enough to cope with my short sight.
You don't quite realise that till you try it at night.
However as I get older, I've grown into it...

 

[BlueSkyNick]

Yes, I have one of the very same, which I bought on the delivery trip to bring current yacht home from Kinsale.

Since wearing varifocal spectacles, I find it very difficult to use a conventional hand bearing compass because I cant get it aligned properly with the target and then read the bearing.

The monocular can only give one answer, which cant be wrong.

 

[Sybarite]

Since wearing varifocal spectacles, I find it very difficult to use a conventional hand bearing compass because I cant get it aligned properly with the target and then read the bearing.

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Is there metal in your glasses which might cause deviation? I was told to take mine off.

 

[NUTMEG]

Have the same model. Only have one eye so binos were pointless. Mono works really well, £50 in Jersey last year.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Have the same model. Only have one eye so binos were pointless.

Are you related to Admiral Lord Nelson?

 

[NUTMEG]

Are you related to Admiral Lord Nelson?

Possibly, the way he 'put it about'!

 

[Allan]

Have the same model. Only have one eye so binos were pointless. Mono works really well, £50 in Jersey last year.

I just use one side of binos for the same reason. Maybe we could buy a pair to share?
I would be interested to hear how well the "• Range finder reticule" works on the Force 4 mono.
Allan