Jim White 2.5x Binocular Magnifier is here!

[CouesWhitetail]

Many of you were aware of the Jim White tripler that I used to carry. Well, he had problems with the supplier on that and ended up just redoing the design and making a better product. This new magnifier is only 2.5 power vs. the 3x power of the old one. However, this 2.5x magnifier gives you a brighter image and a wider field of view than the old one did. He also reworked the design so it fits all brands of binos better than the tripler did.

 

I put it on my swaro 15's and it lines up great! He says there isn't a pair of binos he has found yet that this magnifier doesn't fit on.

 

I only tested it out in the backyard, but it looks much brighter than the last design and it centers better on the binos. It easily clamps on and off. It doesn't have the built in focus like the old one, but that wasn't useful anyway since you can just focus using the binocular focus knob.

 

 

 

 

Weight of unit = 7.4 oz

weight of unit with case = 8.8 oz

 

Some pics:

 

 

 

 

here it is inside the camo case that it comes with. It also has a lens cloth stashed in the case with it.

[257wby]

Amanda, do you know if the price is going to change or not. I've been kickin it around whether or not to go with one of these or a spotter.

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

[bobbyo]

How long does it take to come on and off.

Bob

[CouesWhitetail]

Price is $285. Anyone who wants one can order it on this page:

http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/tripods_adaptor.htm

 

 

The decision on whether to use this or a spotting scope can be a tough one. It depends on how much clarity you need. A spotting scope will be brighter and probably clearer (depending on the quality of scope). However, it will weigh a lot more and take up more room in your pack. In my mind, this 2.5 magnifier is an alternative to carrying around a spotting scope. How often do you use a spotting scope? Some of the best Coues guides around don't even carry one. This magnifier will be great for having a quite a bit more power, but hardly any more weight in your pack.

 

 

Bobbyo, it takes less than a second to put it on and take it off the binocular. It's a simple pinch of a clamp. Very nice that way.

 

Amanda

 

 

 

[trad-dad]

Any information on the optical quality and coatings? ie., multi coated/fully multi coated etc...high res glass?