{"title":"Monoculars","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy carry a monocular\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monocular is one half of a pair of binoculars, so it weighs less and comes out of a pocket faster when something moves in the scrub. The lightest here is a 7x18 compact at 44 g that fits in a shirt pocket, and the close focus model weighs 83 g with a 16 mm objective. The trade-off is comfort. One eye does all the work, so for long sessions watching a paddock, a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/binoculars\"\u003ebinoculars\u003c\/a\u003e is easier on your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlenty of people carry one as a second optic, to check a far ridge without unpacking anything bigger. The wider range of glass and night gear sits under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/optics-night-vision\"\u003eour hunting optics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMagnification and lens size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo numbers on each model tell you most of what you need. Magnification says how close the image looks, and the objective lens size says how much light gets in. The compact 7x18 stays steady in the hand because its magnification is low. The monocular telescope has a 42 mm objective, and you notice the extra light once the sun drops. The high power model goes further again, with a 60 mm objective and a 25-75x zoom. Rest it on something solid at the top of that range, because the image shakes more the further you zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrisms, coatings and glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, the prism makes a visible difference. The birding monocular and the telescope both use BAK4, which keeps the picture sharp to the edges and lets more light through, and so does the high power zoom. The close focus model uses BK7, a standard glass that still gives a clear image in full daylight. Coatings cut stray reflections. The birding model pairs real glass lenses with a fully multi-coated finish and comes in bronze or gold. If you watch from one spot, the spotting scope comes with a tripod and has eye relief that works with glasses on. Its body is splash resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA monocular for after dark\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne model is made for the night. It uses 8x optical magnification instead of a digital zoom that breaks the picture into pixels. It also records 1080P video to a TF card of up to 256 GB, so you can leave it filming the track past camp. If you'd rather have both eyes on the job after sunset, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/night-vision-binoculars\"\u003eour night vision goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"night-vision-monocular","title":"Night vision monocular","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nThis night vision monocular has 8x optical magnification, not a digital zoom that breaks the image into pixels. Plenty of units advertise 12x digital, this one sticks to real optics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nNative Full HD at 1080P for sharp images. Takes a TF card of up to 256 GB, so you can keep recording without running out of space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n7 night vision levels you can set to match how dark it is, instead of a simple on\/off mode that washes out the image as soon as there is a bit of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nInfrared range of up to 800 m in good conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nWeighs 304.6 g net. Compact and light enough to carry in a pocket without noticing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBuilt-in 2000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery. No AAA batteries to swap in the middle of the night, you charge it with a USB cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n7° field of view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n10x digital zoom on top of the 8x optics, for up to 80x in total when you really need to get close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInfrared night vision monocular 1080p: sharp images by day and by night\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout gear made for low light, you miss most of the wildlife that comes out after dark, and a night out watching turns into a waste of time. This infrared night vision monocular has 8x magnification and a 25 mm aperture for clear, sharp images, with a range of 1500 m by day and 800 m at night using the infrared mode. With its 1.54 inch screen and starlight CMOS sensor, it records 1080P video and 10 MP photos of what you see.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66277996822877,"sku":"FLM-12322296856916","price":162.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/monoculaire-vision-nocturne-719.webp?v=1792568028"},{"product_id":"monocular-telescope","title":"Monocular telescope","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonocular telescope with a 42 mm objective lens. Most monoculars stop at 25 to 30 mm; the 42 mm lets in about 2x more light, and you notice it when the light drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBAK4 prism rather than BK7, which tends to soften the edges of the image. BAK4 keeps the picture sharp right into the corners and passes more light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFMC multi-layer coating, with a wide green band on every surface. Fewer stray reflections and more contrast than single-coated lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod thread built into the body, so there is no add-on adaptor adding weight and wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye relief of 12 mm, comfortable with or without glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e303 g, well balanced, so you can hold it in one hand without tiring. For a 42 mm monocular with a metal body and a BAK4 prism, that sits at the lighter end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMonocular telescope: long range in a pocket-sized body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinoculars are bulky to carry and slow to bring up, and by the time they are out, whatever you were watching may be gone. This monocular measures 165 x 55 mm, so it fits in a pocket, and at 303 g it does not tire your hands even with heavy use. The 23 mm eyepiece and 10x magnification are enough to see clearly past 1 km on your next day out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66278186189149,"sku":"No-FLM-12322324283732","price":108.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/lunette-monoculaire-190.webp?v=1792568301"},{"product_id":"close-focus-monocular","title":"Close focus monocular","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose focus monocular that weighs 83 g and is pocket sized, with a 16 mm objective. The small lens is the trade-off for portability: it fits in a jacket pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBK7 prism in standard borosilicate glass. Not BAK4, but at this weight the image stays clear in full daylight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layer anti-reflective coating on the optics, which limits ghost images when the light hits it directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed 6x magnification, no zoom. Wide field of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye relief of 12 mm, comfortable with or without glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber-covered light alloy body with a non-slip grip. Water resistant, so rain and splashes are no problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClose focus monocular: tough and handy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a fragile scope into the bush means it can break the first time it falls, and that costs you. This compact telescope is made from a shock-resistant aluminium-magnesium alloy. Part of it is covered in non-toxic, textured non-slip rubber for a secure hold, and its water resistance lets you keep using it in the rain. At 83 g, it is quick and comfortable to use on your next outing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66278278562141,"sku":"FLM-12322315010388","price":102.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/telescope-monoculaire-portable-587.webp?v=1792568445"},{"product_id":"birding-monocular","title":"Birding monocular","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis birding monocular has optical glass lenses rather than polycarbonate, with FMC multi-layer coating to cut reflections. You see the difference the first time you use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe high-density BAK4 glass prism gives a sharp image right to the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA field of view of 132 m at 1000 m is wide for an 8x monocular with a 24 mm objective, and it never feels like looking through a straw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses from 1.5 m, where many monoculars start at 3-4 m, so it also works for close-up viewing. Dioptre adjustment on the eyepiece plus central focus, and 17.1 mm eye relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe textured covering grips even with wet hands. Splash resistant to IPX2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and light at 250 g, it fits in a pocket and needs no dedicated bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact birding monocular with long reach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short-range monocular makes distant subjects hard to see, so you end up moving closer and risk scaring them off. This monocular gets around that with 8x magnification, a 132 m at 1000 m field of view and a short 1.5 m close focus, so you can watch wildlife far away or close by without blur. Its Porro prism, FMC multi-coating and 24 mm objective give bright images with good colour, even in dull light on your next outing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":66278278594909,"sku":"FLM-12322317566292-Bronze","price":111.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":66278278627677,"sku":"FLM-12322317566292-Or","price":111.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/monoculaire-allemand-646.webp?v=1792568445"},{"product_id":"high-power-monocular","title":"High power monocular","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh power monocular with a BAK4 prism in barium glass, not entry-level BK7. You see the difference in edge sharpness and in brightness late in the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully multi-coated (FMC) on every optical surface, with a green multi-layer film to cut stray reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 mm objective lens with a 25-75x zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPX4 rated, so it handles splashing water. Nitrogen filled to stop the inside fogging up when the temperature drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable magnification, from 25x for scanning wide to 75x for detail. The field of view goes from 40 m down to 9.2 m at 1000 m depending on the zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh power monocular for hours of watching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding a scope with no support wears out your arms, and after a few hours of steady watching the cramps set in. This telescope has a built-in tripod adaptor, so your hands stay free while you watch birds, animals and plants for hours. A tripod makes sense given its size of 300 x 100 x 85 mm, and it makes long sessions far more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66278278725981,"sku":"FLM-12322331558228","price":167.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/telescope-monoculaire-118.webp?v=1792568445"},{"product_id":"compact-monocular","title":"Compact monocular","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nA pocket-size compact monocular at 44 g. A standard monocular weighs 150 to 200 g, this one fits in a shirt pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n7x18 optics. 7x magnification stays steady in the hand, while 10x or 12x in a body this small shakes too much.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nOptical glass with a multi-coated finish, for a sharp image at this compact size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n6.5° field of view, a fair angle for a pocket monocular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n12 mm eye relief, a comfortable distance that also works with glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFocuses down to 1.6 m for close-up viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBuilt-in graduated reticle with a golf distance scale and a measuring cross, for quick distance estimates without a rangefinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nGraduated +\/- focus wheel for fine adjustment, which won't drift in your bag the way a smooth wheel can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nSplash resistant and fine in the damp, so you can use it in most weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact monocular for clear viewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poor optic makes it hard to see distant subjects properly, and weak colour and low brightness spoil the view. This mini monocular has a multi-coated finish that cuts chromatic aberration and stray light, and it gives sharp images with true colours. Its small size (76x28 mm), light weight (44 g) and splash resistance mean you can keep it in your pocket for the whole outing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66278278889821,"sku":"FLM-12322340634964","price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/mini-monoculaire-170.webp?v=1792568446"},{"product_id":"spotting-scope-with-tripod","title":"Spotting scope with tripod","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotting scope with tripod, fitted with FMC fully multi-coated optics for a sharp image and true colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye relief of 11.15 mm, comfortable with glasses on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700 g, tripod included. The weight calls for a steady support, and the solid body keeps the optics rigid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash resistant, which is enough for watching over land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpotting scope with tripod: long-range, high definition viewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ordinary spotting scope gives a soft image, and the birds or plants you are watching come out blurry. This scope uses FMC coated optics for clear, sharp images with a 3D feel. 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