Minox HG DATASHEET

HIGH GRADE SERIES

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HG 8.5x43 BR asph.
HG 10x43 BR asph.
HG 8.5x52 BR asph.
HG 10x52 BR asph.

HIGH GRADE BY MINOX:
DESTINED TO BECOME A CLASSIC

German optical engineers have designed a new generation
of high quality binoculars for a discerning market

MINOX’s utmost aim was to ensure performance at

the highest level when they designed and developed

the new HG binoculars. Our German engineers

designed High Grade Sport Optics aimed at the

best possible performance in all areas. The newly

developed optical system provides a fascina-

tingly high light transmission, gaining top marks

binoculars are real top of the range lightweights,

beautiful and ergonomical. The innovative FCF

focusing improves operation. For the first time it

is possible to take exact distance readings from a

scale on the focusing wheel. Special optical glass

from the German specialists, SCHOTT AG guarantees

excellent optical quality. With these features the new

for brightness and contrast. With their sleek body

design and magnesium housing, the new HG

MINOX HG’s are today’s state-of-the-art with all the

potential of becoming tomorrow’s classic.

HG 10x43 BR asph.

Eyecups with four click-stops

The eyecups of the HG binoculars are fitted with twist-up eyecups
with click-stops in four different positions which improve the adjust­ment to different eye reliefs.

Lockable diopter setting

The handy diopter-ring provides a click-stop; therefore, a very precise
setting is possible. Additionally, it is protected against any unintentional
resetting.

Distance-scale for precise distance-setting

A quick glance at the focusing wheel makes these binoculars a reliable
rangefinder. The scale on the focusing wheel of the MINOX HG binocu­lars gives precise information of the distance to the object focused on.

More comfort with Fast Close Focus (FCF)

Only one turn of the focusing wheel is necessary to adjust the HG-bino­culars from close to infinite. This MINOX patent system allows swift
focusing close-up, and a more precise focusing for longer distances.

The classical focus mechanism with a wide range for close-up settings.

The new MINOX Fast Close Focus optimizes the close-up and long distance setting within only one turn.

Technical Data HG 8.5x43 BR asph. HG 10x43 BR asph. HG 8.5x52 BR asph. HG 10x52 BR asph.

Magnification 8.5x 10x 8.5x 10x
Obj. lens dia. 1.69 inch / 43 mm 1.69 inch / 43 mm 2.04 inch / 52 mm 2.04 inch / 52 mm
Exit pupil 0.20 inch / 5.1 mm 0.17 inch / 4.3 mm 0.24 inch / 6.1 mm 0.21 inch / 5.2 mm
Field of view 6.1° (320.9 ft at 1,000 yds)

6.1° (106.4 m at 1,000 m)
Eye relief 0.71 inch /18 mm 0.61 inch /15.5 mm 0.77 inch /19.4 mm 0.77 inch /19.5 mm
Near focus 8.2 ft /2.5 m 8.2 ft /2.5 m 11.5 ft /3.5 m 11.5 ft /3.5 m
Over run (∞) 4 dpt 4 dpt 4 dpt 4 dpt
Diopter adjustment ± 2 dpt ± 2 dpt ± 2 dpt ± 2 dpt
Twilight factor 19.1 20.7 21 22.8
Relative brightness 26 18.5 37.2 27
Operating temperature -10° up to +50° C

14° up to 122° F
Waterproof yes, down to 5 m yes, down to 5 m yes, down to 5 m yes, down to 5 m
Dimensions (HxWxD) 5.71 x 5.04x 1.97 inch

145 x 128x 50 mm
Weight aprox. 22.9 oz / 650 g 22.9 oz / 650 g 27.3 oz / 775 g 27.3 oz / 775 g
Design by

Order number 62154 (meter) / 62155 (yard) 62156 (meter) / 62157 (yard) 62158 (meter) / 62159 (yard) 62160 (meter) / 62161 (yard)

6.1° (320.9 ft /1,000 yds)

6.1° (106.4 m at 1,000 m)

-10° up to +50° C
14° up to 122° F

5.71 x 5.04x 1.97 inch
145 x 128x 50 mm

5.5° (289.4 ft at 1000 yds)

5.5° (96 m at 1,000 m)

-10° up to +50° C
14° up to 122° F

6.93 x 5.24x 2.28 inch
176 x 133x 58 mm

5.3° (278.9 ft at 1,000 yds)

5.3° (92.5 m at 1,000 m)

-10° up to +50° C
14° up to 122° F

6.65 x 5.24x 2.28 inch
169 x 133x 58 mm

Unrivalled lightweight and body shaping

All bodies of the MINOX HG binocular series are manufactured from
magnesium. This gives them an unrivalled light weight from 22.9 oz
with the 8.5x43 and 10 x43, and just 27.3 oz with the larger 8.5x52
and 10 x 52. This ergonomically shaped body is then coated with rub­ber armour for a comfortable grip.

Focusing in marginal ranges
with aspherical lenses

To eliminate a blurred view in marginal ranges,

aspherical lenses are used inside of the oculars.
This technology achieves a high contrast and optimizes focusing along
the perimeter of the field of view. Additionally, the field of view is on
one focal plane.

Ideal reflection through the non-glare coating MinoBright®‚

This novel silver-bearing MinoBright® coating is used to apply a non­glare surface to the prisms to ensure highest reflection of light. As a
result, images are very bright, with high contrast.

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Path of rays through a spherical lens.

Path of rays through an aspherical lens – even the
marginal rays are focused on a single focal point.

Guarantee for a long life:

ARGON GAS INSIDE

A superior argon gas filler protects the inner glass

surfaces against fogging and corrosion, because
it does not react with the other materials. Due to its larger molecules,
argon gas has a slower rate of diffusion than the conventional nitro­gen, which guarantees that the super gas remains inside the binocu­lars for much longer than is the case with nitrogen.

The newly calculated optic

The improved optical calculation provides an outstanding resolution for
the HG binoculars with an increased contrast of more than 17 percent.

Glass from the Schott AG, Mainz, Germany

The high-tech optical glass is "Made in Germany"
by the Mainz based SCHOTT AG, which is a subsidiary of the Carl-Zeiss­Stiftung, German glass pioneers.

Highest light transmission through M*coating

®

The innovative M*coating® of the lenses optimises the light transmission
and colour rendition. With up to 21 applied layers to the glass surface,
light loss by reflection is avoided. The light transmission of the optical
system increases to 92 percent.

HG 10x52 BR asph.

MINOX Sport Optics
Catalogue

MINOX Sport Optics
Brochure

MINOX is an official sponsor of the
British Birdwatching Fair

MINOX GmbH

Walter-Zapp-Str. 4
D-35578 Wetzlar
Germany

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: +49 64 41 / 917-612
E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.minox.com

For further details please contact your MINOX specialist:

Design, specifications, supply and price are all subject to change.

MINOX

Old Sawmills Road
Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7DS
United Kingdom

Tel.: [phone] / 243 535
Fax: [phone] / 241 124
E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.minoxuk.co.uk

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