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For adventurers and discoverers, travelers and nature enthusiasts – MINOX now presents an essential companion for all outdoor activities: the MINOX MD 8x42 CWP monocular with integrated compass. Boasting a field of view of 123 m by 1,000 m, 8-fold magnification and an accurate compass this new MINOX MD 8x42 CWP is the perfect constant companion for all those who enjoy outdoor life.

Besides its high optical performance features the MINOX monocular has an integrated compass as well as a fine reticle for the range determination of targeted objects. These technical features make the MINOX MD 8x42 CWP a reliable navigator, not only for those interested in water sports, but also for every outdoor enthusiast who likes to venture into the unknown and unexplored terrain.

The MINOX MD 8x42 CWP is particularly robust and watertight to a depth of 3 m. With extremely compact dimensions 65 x 61 x 143 mm and a weight of just 370 g, the new MINOX MD 8x42 CWP has an exceptionally good grip and is easy to handle. The convenient single-handed operation enables a comfortable and reliable use, while the sturdy metal body offers optimum protection against external influences for the brilliant optics.

The scope of delivery of the new MINOX MD 8x42 CWP includes a practical wrist strap as well as a soft case.

The new MINOX binoculars BV 8x42 and BV 10x42 Orange Camo

The German optics specialist is extending its binocular and spotting scope segment with two new compact binoculars from the successful BV line. Watertight, with optional 8x or 10x magnification, the MINOX BV 8x25 and BV 10x25 are compact binoculars designed for universal application. They are particularly valuable companions when handy and light-weight baggage is required – whether for traveling, sports, hunting or observing animals and plants. Boasting an exceptional price/performance ratio they are also the perfect choice for those looking for a top quality, yet still affordable gift.

When it comes to technical features compact binoculars from MINOX rank in a class of their own! Thanks to the modern optical system the BV 8x25 and BV 10x25  guarantee unadulterated viewing enjoyment with high image contrast and excellent detail rendition. All glass/air surfaces feature a multicoating for maximum light transmission and stunning brilliance of the image without interfering reflections.

The extremely sturdy aluminum body ensures reliable functioning of all optical systems and precision mechanics on the inside. An innovative sealing technology provides protection against dust and water. The BV 8x25 and BV 10x25 withstand moisture penetration up to a pressure of 0.3 bar or a comparable water depth of three meters. This also makes them suitable for extreme wind and weather conditions. Nitrogen filling of the binoculars ensures permanent protection against corrosion and prevents fogging of the glass surfaces on the inside, even with severe and sudden temperature fluctuations.

With their extended eye relief the new binoculars of the BV line ideally meet the individual requirements of people wearing eyeglasses, enabling them to enjoy the entire field of view without vignetting. Twist-type extendible rubber eye cups for setting the interpupilary distance are another convenient feature. The central joint mechanism enables fast individual adjustment of the distance between the objective lenses. The aluminum body has non-slip rubber armoring giving the new compact binoculars from MINOX a good and safe hold at all times.

The scope of delivery of the new MINOX BV 8x25 and MINOX BV 10x25 includes a nylon strap as well as an ever-ready case.

Powerful binoculars for hunters and nature observers

The Plus X Award is established as the world’s largest technology, sport and lifestyle competition.

12 megapixels, 4x zoom and 28 mm wide-angle lens

Future concept “balancity” – a city in balance

The Expo 2010 World Exhibition is being held from May 1st – October 31st in the mega-city of Shanghai under the theme “Better City, Better Life“.

New stylish and desirous metal finish, 5.1 Megapixels and manual focus close to 50cm

MINOX DCC 5.1 wins Rudy Awards

Designed in fascinating detail and with a sophisticated stylish format the new Digital Classic Camera MINOX DCC 5.1 is a true example of first-class German engineering from the fifties. Devotees of timeless elegance and precision mechanics will find it hard to resist the amazing look and feel of the camera. This small ingenious masterpiece in a scale of 1:3 is no ordinary digital camera and quietly reflects its owner’s confidence in style.

The new MINOX BV 8x56 binoculars presented by the optical specialists in Wetzlar are another powerful tool for hunting or nature observation in moonlight and in twilight.

Once again the optics manufacturer MINOX from Wetzlar has been presented a renowned international design prize for one of its products. This is a very distinguished quality mark. In this year’s “red dot award: product design 2009“, one of the world’s largest design competitions, the MINOX DSC – Digital SpyCam – received the coveted red dot.

MINOX has long made a name for itself as a manufacturer of multifunctional measuring optical equipment and binoculars. The optics specialists from Wetzlar are now presenting another reliable and extremely compact companion for all outdoor activities – the MINOX NV mini II – one of the smallest night vision devices in the world and barely larger than a lipstick. Whether for orientation purposes on land or out at sea, for hunting or protecting property: the MINOX NV mini II ensures silent and discrete observation at night and even in twilight.

New: top quality scans of your 8x11 negatives

With 5x zoom and optical image stabilizer

The super-compact digital camera with 10 megapixels and an extra-large display

A classic “pocket size” duo

Tradition in optics and precision mechanics are common to both the Rolleiflex and MINOX. With the new edition of the MINOX DCC Rolleiflex AF 5.0, the miniature camera specialists from Wetzlar have revitalized a legend. Featuring fine body detail in either classic black or a special “Italian red”, these miniature cameras draw all the attention. The only thing that has grown in this replica of the popular small classic camera is the technical data: an autofocus lens, a 1.1“ inch monitor in the waist-level viewfinder as well as an image resolution of up to 5 megapixels ensure more photographic fun and maximum performance within the smallest space!

Red dot design award for HG 8x33 BR binoculars

MINOX expands its red-dot collection: the optic specialists from Wetzlar have been distinguished again for their creative design, innovative work and top product quality. In this year’s “red dot design award“ competition the binoculars HG 8x33 BR asph. have been awarded the quality mark and prestigious seal of approval. The official presentation of the prize will take place on June 23rd at a gala event in Essen’s Opera House – this marks the fifth red dot award for MINOX.

Highlight of the digital compact class: the new MINOX
excels in performance, comfort and design

Fitted with an 8.0 megapixel CCD sensor, electronic face detection feature and image stabilizer, as well as a 4x optical zoom, the new MINOX DC 8011 provides ultimate convenience for digital photography. Besides boasting an exceptional performance this new MINOX stands out with its great looks and dimensions: measuring just 94 x 55 x 24 mm and weighing in at 132 grams it is an absolute highlight in the digital compact class. The elegant, black anodized aluminum body of the DC 8011 is also perfect to hold. Thanks to its pocket-friendly dimensions it can be packed away almost anywhere for transportation.

A digital camera, monitor and eyepiece all in one –
MINOX introduces affordable digiscoping for everyone!

A brilliant world first from the renown optical specialist MINOX provides all birders, wild animal and nature observers with a completely new and very affordable digiscoping or viewing experience!  With the new MINOX Digital Camera Module (DCM) fitted to a quality telescope a fast and easy-fitting solution has been provided for taking digital pictures through a spotting scope. Simply fitted to the eyepiece bayonet of a ‘scope this highly innovative product is an exciting combination of digital camera with normal camera functions, 2.0“ TFT monitor and eyepiece all in one. What is even more exciting is that nature lovers need no additional equipment – such as brackets and special adapters - to get into practical digiscoping. The engineers at MINOX can now boast that they have been successful in bringing fast and convenient digiscoping to the general market through their overall knowledge and experience that has now enabled them to bridge the separate worlds of high-performance optics and digital camera technology into a compact, lightweight and economic package.