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Noveleo
Monocular with phone adapter and tripod
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What it does
A handheld monocular for a closer look at things far away: birds, mountains, a match or a concert. It comes with an adapter for fitting your phone to the eyepiece to take photos at a distance, and a small tripod to keep the image steady. It fits in a jacket pocket.
Specifications
| Product type | Handheld monocular with phone adapter and tabletop tripod |
|---|---|
| Magnification and objective lens | 12x magnification; 50 mm objective lens (12 × 50) |
| Optics | BAK4 prism; multi-coated anti-reflective lenses |
| Focus | Central focus wheel; eyepiece with fold-down rubber cup for glasses wearers |
| Phone adapter | Universal clamp for phones 55 to 90 mm wide |
| Tripod | Folding tabletop tripod with 1/4-inch thread; approx. 15 cm tall |
| Dimensions and weight | Approx. 15 × 6 cm; 300 g (monocular) |
| Materials | Plastic and metal body with non-slip rubber coating |
| Colour | Black |
| Guarantee | 3-year legal guarantee |
What's in the box
- 1 Noveleo monocular with lens caps
- 1 phone adapter
- 1 folding tabletop tripod
- 1 pouch and 1 wrist strap
- 1 microfibre cloth
- Instruction manual
Read the full description
Noveleo is a handheld monocular: a small telescope you look through with one eye that brings distant things closer. It comes with an adapter for fitting your phone to the eyepiece and a tabletop tripod. It is made for people who head out into the countryside, travel, watch birds or want a better view of the stage or the pitch without carrying a pair of binoculars.
A monocular for your phone: photos of what is far away
The adapter fastens to the body of the monocular and has a clamp that grips the phone. Once the phone camera is centred over the eyepiece, the screen shows what you would see with your eye, and you can take a photo or record a video of a bird on a branch or a detail on the building opposite. The phone width the clamp takes is listed in the specifications table.
It is worth being realistic: photos taken through a monocular are not as sharp as those from a camera with a telephoto lens, and the edges of the image tend to come out darker. For remembering what you saw and sharing it, it does the job well.
A light telescope monocular for hiking and travel
It weighs and takes up a good deal less than binoculars, so you can carry it hanging from your wrist on its strap or tucked into its pouch. You focus it by turning a single wheel with your index finger, which lets you use it with one hand while the other leans on a walking pole or holds the map. The eyepiece has a fold-down rubber cup for people who wear glasses.
A monocular with tripod for birdwatching without tired arms
At high magnification, the slightest tremor moves the image. The tabletop tripod screws into the base of the monocular and holds it steady on a rock, a wall or the table at a viewpoint, which you will appreciate when watching birds for a while or taking photos with your phone. The magnification and objective lens diameter are in the specifications table.
How to use it
Adjust the eyepiece
If you wear glasses, fold the rubber eyecup down; if not, leave it up so no light gets in at the sides.
Aim and focus
Find the object with the naked eye, bring the monocular to your eye and turn the wheel until the image looks sharp.
Set up the tripod
Screw the tripod into the base and rest it on a firm surface if you are going to look for a while.
Attach your phone
Fix the adapter to the eyepiece, grip the phone in the clamp and move it until the image is centred on the screen.
Care and maintenance
Put the lens caps on when you are not using it and keep it in its pouch. Remove dust from the lenses by blowing or with a soft brush, then wipe them gently with the microfibre cloth provided. Do not use kitchen paper or household cleaning products. If it gets wet, dry the outside and leave it uncapped somewhere dry before putting it away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a monocular and binoculars?
You look through a monocular with one eye, so it weighs and takes up a good deal less and can be used one-handed. In exchange, viewing is less comfortable over long sessions and you lose some sense of depth. For always having one with you in a backpack or pocket, a monocular is more practical.
Does the phone monocular work with any phone?
The adapter clamp holds phones within a range of widths shown in the specifications table. If your phone has several rear cameras, choose the main one in the camera app and centre it over the eyepiece. A very thick case can make it harder to fit; if so, take the case off before attaching the phone.
What is the monocular's tripod for?
At high magnification, any movement of your hand makes the image shake. The tripod keeps the monocular still on a firm surface, which you notice most when watching birds for a while or taking photos with the phone attached. For a quick look at something, holding it in your hand is enough.
Is it a good monocular for birdwatching and hiking?
For getting started and carrying in a backpack, yes: it is light, focuses with one hand and the tripod helps while you wait. People who watch birds often tend to end up using binoculars or a higher-quality spotting scope as well. The magnification and objective lens of this model are in the specifications table.
Can I use the monocular with glasses on?
Yes. The eyepiece has a rubber cup that folds down so you can bring your glasses close and see the full image. If you do not wear glasses, leave it up: it rests better around the eye and stops light getting in at the sides. The focus wheel makes up for much of your prescription as well.
