Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular

by Carson

Product Features

• World's first lever focus monocular with 8x magnification
• BK-7 prisms and crystal clear optics provide sharp, high-contrast images
• Compact, lightweight and portable at 3.2 ounces
• Stay on your subject with quick one-hand focusing
• 379 foot field of view at 1000 yards

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Carson’s Bandit is the world's first "lever-focus" monocular! Its "one-hand" design allows you to focus quickly and not lose sight of your subject. BK-7 prisms and crystal clear optics provide sharp, high-contrast images. Compact and lightweight, it's the perfect "take-along" for all your outdoor activities. Features include:

• Magnification: 8 power
• Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 13 feet
• Prism Type: BK-7 porro
• Field of View: 379 feet at 1,000 yards
• Weight: 3.2 ounces / 80 grams
• Accessories: Pouch Case and Strap

Product Description

8x25mm Quick-Focus Monocular

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000XOB7U
• Item model number: BA-825
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,994 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #10 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Monoculars

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my needs, March 24, 2007

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David M. Swagler "dswagler" (Aurora, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular (Electronics)

My two sons are archers in the Junior Olympic Archery Development program. I purchased this monocular to allow me to see the target grouping of the arrows down range. Typically, the distance is about 80 feet. This monocular gives me a clear view from that distance and enables me to score each end.

The focuser is operated with two fingers and is very accurate. It makes it easy to share with others and quicky refocus.

Great piece of equipment. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for birdwatching, October 26, 2009

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Emerald Highlands "Kris" (Sequim, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular (Electronics)

I've used this monocular increasingly over the last few years as my birdwatching events have increased, but it was invaluable on a recent driving vacation through several northeastern states. Functioning as the navigator, I was generally able to spot street and highway exchange signs and then actually read them much sooner than otherwise and then to advise the driver.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect..., September 21, 2009

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Daniel Worthington - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular (Electronics)

A meter readers dream, I LOVE this scope. I use it to read meters from a distance several hundred times a day, 5 days a week. It fits nicely in my shirt pocket, the focus is ETREAMLY FAST! The fact that the scope rests in the palm of your hands steadies the finger shake picked up from barrel scopes. The offset in the optics allows you to invert the scope to give you an extra inch of height when looking over fences, as well as the fact the scope is operated entirely from one hand, which is priceless when standing on your tippy toes to see over something, or are hanging from a wall you've gotta look over. There is only one draw back I have with this thing. It's only available in 8x, if it were a 10x32 it would be absolutely perfect. Although the optics can be easily changed out from most cheap 10x25 binos, but if you do the swap, the objective must be moved forward about 5mm for proper focus.