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MINOX BL 8x44 BR and BL 10x44 BR
Robust lightweights with Comfort Bridge
Pr o d u c t I n f o r m at I o n
The goals of MINOX development engineers
are to identify trends and respond to these
with innovative products. With the new BL
8x44 and the BL 10x44 the optical specialists
from Wetzlar accomplish this task. Featuring an
Open Bridge these BL binoculars are extreme-
of polycarbonate and the ergonomic design.
Thanks to a sophisticated sealing technology
the new BL binoculars are also waterproof
to a depth of five meters. Nitrogen filling
prevents fogging of the optical surfaces, even with
severe temperature fluctuations.
ly comfortable to handle and offer the user
an excellent grip, even when conditions get
tough. The Open Bridge also enables a safe
and reliable operation, even single-handed,
allowing more freedom to move when out
observerving nature or hunting.
The powerful light-gathering optical systems
feature multicoated lens elements that guar-
antee the best optical performance and neutral
color rendition of the object in view. Thanks to
the roof prisms with phase-correction coating
the user is offered an image with exceptionally
Beyond this, the new BL line offers a field of
view that has been increased by 16%. Moving
high detail rendition and sharp high contrast,
also in low light.
objects can now be captured even faster and
more reliably.
MINOX also accounts for the individual require-
ments of people wearing eyeglasses. With the
The letter L stands for “Light”, and this is ensured through the sturdy rubber-armored body
Technical Data
Magnification
Front lens diameter
Exit pupil
Field of view
Close distance 8.2 ft / 2.5 m 8.2 ft / 2.5 m
Eye relief
Diopter adjustment ± 4 dpt ± 4 dpt
Twilight number 18.8 21.0
Operating temperature 14° up to 122° F / -10° up to +50° C 14° up to 122° F / -10° up to +45° C
Waterproof yes, down to 16.4 ft / 5 m yes, down to 16.4 ft / 5 m
Height x Width x Depth 5.23 x 2.08 x 5.9 in. / 133 x 53 x 150 mm 5.23 x 2.08 x 5.9 in. / 133 x 53 x 150 mm
Weight, approx. 26.5 oz / 740 g 26.5 oz / 740 g
Order number 62195 62196
BL 8x44 BR BL 10x44 BR
8 x
1.73 inch / 44.0 mm 1.73 inch / 44.0 mm
0.21 inch / 5.25 mm
410 ft at 1,000 yds 7.8°
136 m at 1,000 m 7.8°
0.76 inch / 19.5 mm
extended eye relief the entire field of view can
be enjoyed without vignetting, also when wear-
10 x
0.17 inch / 4.4 mm
342 ft at 1,000 yds 6.5°
115 m at 1,000 m 6.5°
0.67 inch / 17.0 mm
ing eyeglasses. Rotating rubber eyecups with
individual adjustment are further convenient
features.
The scope of delivery of the new MINOX BL
binoculars includes a neoprene strap as well
as an ever-ready case.
MINOX GmbH
Walter-Zapp-Str. 4
D- 35578 Wetzlar, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-0
Fax: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-612
E-mail: info @minox.com
www.minox.com
Design, features, supply and price are subject to change. Product information order number: 99372 (e)(d) 10/09/AX/S