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Monocular to see stuff
« on: February 09, 2014, 12:44:12 AM »
http://www.amazon.com/Carson-CloseUp-Close-Focus-Monocular-CF-718/dp/B0010KZJXC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=5UTZ7HEJXLTE&coliid=I1DKGNNFVGEC7C

I'm just about to order above Monocular so I can see the index counters on my RTR recorders, the digital LCD printout on my tuner giving station, artist, and song details and the readout on my CD jukebox. My recliner is about 8' away.

Any thoughts before I order?


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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2014, 08:17:20 AM »
PBJ-I have the same problem trying to read the display on my Sony HD radio from 12 feet away.  I suppose any cheap binocular might also work, like the garage sale specials I find for a few bucks.
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2014, 11:04:44 AM »
@MacGeek. Be careful as most do not focus closer than about 15' or more. Notice the ones I listed specifically say "close focus".  I'll post my results once I get them.
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2014, 12:22:42 PM »
Good point and thanks for the clarification.  Looking forward to your comments.
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2014, 02:23:58 PM »
Brad, at first glance I read monocle and was a bit confused.
Might be a good look for you though.  O0


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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2014, 03:18:03 PM »
The Colonel Klink look!
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2014, 12:51:03 PM »
I received the Monocular via UPS today and am glad to report they are exactly what I wanted. I can now read the displays and check out all settings on my gear without getting up from my recliner. Awesome!
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2014, 01:06:01 PM »
*cough cough lazy ass*
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2014, 06:30:19 PM »
Not needing to get up is important.  Remaining seated in your sweet spot allows for uninterrupted listening:)
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2014, 07:32:26 PM »
A body at rest tends to stay at rest...
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2014, 09:36:46 PM »
That model is pretty cool and for the price not bad at all.

I carry this mini-monocular from Zeiss, comes in real handy and is great for it's size, very compact, easy to carry around too.

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_767232_-1__?N=6841404&affcode=42&kwid=ps_cse&cid=PLA_023796550&aptid=68118430278&adtid=pla&crtID=43047855198&gclid=COr4_ufx6L0CFWZo7AodYHcA1Q


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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2014, 10:26:25 PM »
Zeiss optics are awesome. Can't really compare the two though. The Zeiss is $180 and mine was $17. Only problem with the Zeiss for my application is that they only focus as close as 12' which isn't close enough for me.
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2014, 09:28:04 AM »
I can see now....  :laugh:
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Re: Monocular to see stuff
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2014, 10:11:17 AM »
May be cut to the chase and get extreme by getting a pair of these?  :laugh:

http://gizmodo.com/5913927/adjustable-sliding-lens-glasses-let-you-tweak-your-prescription
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