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Leica Monovid 8x25 monocular, black leathered, upright with eyepiece cap

Leica Monovid 8x25 Monocular (Black, Leathered)

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$1,050.00

Leica Monovid 8×25

Precise. Elegant. Made for every pocket.

An ultra-compact 8× monocular that slips into a jacket pocket and brings the world close, from a face on a distant stage to the fine veins of a single leaf.

See the close-up lens View specifications

8×

magnification

152 g

weight, leathered

25 cm

close focus

with the included lens

90%

light transmission

Brilliant Leica optics, in a body smaller than your phone. The companion you actually carry.

Pocketable

112 mm tall, 152 grams.

At roughly 112 mm long and just 152 grams, the Monovid slips into a jacket pocket, a backpack or a small handbag and is easy to forget you are carrying. The slim aluminium barrel still delivers the full 8× optical performance of a far larger instrument. Portability never costs you the view.

Leica DNA

The diamond-pattern leather.

The body wears the same diamond-pattern leathering as the legendary Leica cameras. It is more than a styling cue: the leather gives a secure, tactile grip in the hand and shrugs off years of daily use. The result is a discreet, timeless elegance that only improves with age.

Bright, true colour

90% light transmission.

HDC multi-coated optics and a P40 phase-corrected roof prism push 90% of the available light through to your eye, for bright, high-contrast views with faithful colour. The HighLux HLS coating draws extra brightness from every scene. Fine detail holds up at dawn, at dusk and in shade.

Go anywhere

Waterproof to 5 metres.

The nitrogen-filled aluminium housing is sealed against water to a depth of 5 metres and resists internal fogging when the temperature changes suddenly. It shrugs off rain, spray and dust without complaint. A humid morning by the water is never a reason to leave it at home.

The close-up lens

Macro views, from 25 cm.

The included close-up lens simply screws onto the objective. It lets you focus on objects just 25 to 30 cm away with razor-sharp clarity, ideal for deciphering a timetable, reading the small print, or studying the fine structure of a flower.

In the field

Wherever you go.

In the city, at the theatre, or out in open country, the Monovid is small enough to always be with you and ready in an instant.

Detail you would otherwise miss.

At 8× magnification, distant facades, signage and the faces of performers on stage are pulled close. Up close, the structure of bark, an insect or a leaf is revealed in fine, natural detail.

True to life

Colour, exactly as it is.

HDC coatings and 90% light transmission keep the image bright and the colours faithful, right down to the wing of a single butterfly.

8× magnification with a 25 mm objective lens.

Included close-up lens focuses from 25 to 30 cm.

HDC multi-coated optics with 90% light transmission.

P40 phase-corrected roof prism with HighLux HLS.

Waterproof to 5 m, in a nitrogen-filled aluminium body.

Supplied with close-up lens, hand strap, eyepiece cover and leather pouch.

Optical performance

Magnification

8×

Front lens diameter

25 mm

Exit pupil

3.1 mm

Twilight factor

14.1

Field of view at 1,000 m

360 ft / 120 m

Field of view for spectacle wearers

360 ft / 120 m

Eye relief

15 mm

Objective angle of view

6.9°

Light transmission

90%

Diopter compensation

±4 dpt.

Close focus

Close distance

approx. 2 m (25 – 30 cm with close-up lens)

Build & sealing

Prism system

Roof prisms with P40 phase-correction coating and HighLux-System HLS

Lens coating

HDC multilayer coating on outer lenses

Focusing

Internal focusing, eyepiece diopter adjustment

Watertightness

to a depth of 16.5 ft / 5 m

Housing

Aluminium, nitrogen filled

Eyecups

Rotary sliding sleeve, detachable, with 2 click-stops

Eyepieces for eyeglass wearers

Yes

Physical

Dimensions (W × H × D)

33 × 112 × 33 mm

Weight

approx. 152 g (leathered)

In the box

Scope of delivery

Close-up lens, hand strap, eyepiece cover, black leather pouch

Order number

40 314 (black, leathered)

The Leica Monovid 8×25, backed by Bintel.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working optics specialists

40+ years

In Australian optics

Available to order

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Vixen AP-SD81S II Telescope with AP Mount & Tripod Kit

Vixen AP-SD81S II Telescope with AP Mount & Tripod Kit

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$1,999.00 $3,800.00

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**Special Price on the BINTEL Display Model! One only available**

Highlights:

Ideal for visual observation and astrophotography.
Designed for the amateur astronomer or photographer who wants to view and photograph the moon, planets, and deep sky objects.
Features FPL53 "super" extra-low dispersion (ED) glass in a fully multicoated apochromatic lens system that corrects for both spherical and chromatic aberrations, astigmatism, and off-axis comas.
This correction creates a wide flat field of view without distortion and removes the blue-tinted halo effect for true high-contrast color transmission.
Can accept both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces and accessories for visual use.
Threads on the drawtube allow direct connection of T-rings and other camera mounts.

A ring spacer placed around the objective lens refines star images beautifully in astrophotography.

In the previous SD81S model, a set of three tiny tin foils are placed around the objective lens as a spacer between the doublet lens. The end of the tin foils protruding over the objective lens obstruct the incoming light. As a result, the protruding tin foils make the light of diffraction of stars chipped radially. Exchanging the tin foils for the spacer ring makes the diffraction of the stars' light equal. It allows you to create more refined and beautiful star images in your astrophotography.

The SD lens suppresses residual chromatic aberration far below the threshold of visibility.

A lens of refracting telescopes has chromatic aberration which is caused by different wavelength of visible light (colors) focusing at different distances. The Vixen SD lenses, made of FPL53 super extra-low dispersion glass, allow for correcting the chromatic aberration over a wide spectrum of light. The SD81SII delivers outstandingly sharp images with high contrast for both visual and photographic applications. Moderately bright F7.7 images will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astrophotographer.

A short optical tube in length is handy for not only visual observation but also astrophotography.

The ED81SII optical tube has a moderate short length to enable you to carry and set it up readily. Also, a lightweight optical tube allows you to balance it with fewer counterweights. The ED81S comes equipped with a metal carry handle and the Vixen standard dovetail slide bar M for quick attaching and detaching. The provided Flip mirror diagonal switches incoming light to allow for using two eyepieces of different magnifications alternately. Also, you can install a camera on the straight side and view an image through an eyepiece on the right-angled side of the flip mirror diagonal.

Full-frame imaging with a DSLR camera.

Using an SD reducer HD kit or an SD Flattener SD kit, which are available optionally, the SD80SII provides an image circle of 44mm, adequate for taking photos with a DSLR camera. (Photo) M8, M20 nebulae taken with Vixen SD81SII with SD reducer HD kit (compound focus 496mm) and Pentax K-1 at ISO1600, 49 minutes exposure.

Optional accessories to expand your pleasure of taking astrophotography.

SD Reducer HD Kit: This kit includes a flattener lens to be combined with a reducer lens for a flat and wide imaging field when you use them with the SD81SII, SD103SII, or SD115SII optical tube. The reducer lens reduces a focal length by 0.7X. Direct Wide Photo Adapter 60DX: It is available for Canon EOS or Nikon DSLR cameras. It is possible to change the orientation of a camera for a framing of the photographic field.

Wide Photo Adapter 60DX

High precision camera adapters for prime focus astrophotography are optionally available for Canon EOS and Nikon. The Wide Photo Adapter 60DX is designed to be an integrated camera mount reducing vignetting to the maximum. They are highly effective with full-frame DSLR cameras, and can be used with SD series refractors (in combination with the SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD Kit).

Specifications

Optical Tube
Objective Lens / Effective Aperture	81mm SD Apochromat Multi-Coated
Focal Length (Focal Ratio)	625mm (F7.7)
Resolution / Limiting Magnitude	1.43 arc sec., 11.3 mag., 134× unaided eye
Dimensions / Weight	Length 585mm, outer diameter 90mm, 3.6kg (main body 2.3kg)
Finder Scope	XY Red Dot Finder II (one-power aiming device)
Eyepiece / Focuser
Focusing System	Rack and Pinion
Threads / Visual Back	Screw-in: 60mm, 42mm T-ring Push-fit: 50.8mm, 31.7mm (with Flip Mirror Diagonal)
Eyepiece — SLV20mm	31×, 97′ actual field of view
Eyepiece — SLV5mm	125×, 24′ actual field of view
Tripod
Material / Form	Large hexagonal aluminium two-stage extension legs (one-touch type)
Leg Length / Height	570–1,296mm leg length; 526–1,159mm height (from ground)
Overall Length / Setting Radius / Weight	598.4mm overall; setting radius 350–710mm; 3.0kg
General
Main Accessories	Parts case, counterweight 1kg ×1, 1.9kg ×1
Solar Observation	Compatible with Sun Projection Screen Set B (sold separately) — short-term observation only
Total Weight	13.1kg (excluding eyepiece)
Set Contents
Included Items	SD81SII OTA, AP Mount, APP-TL130 Tripod, Eyepiece SLV20mm, Eyepiece SLV5mm, Parts Case, Counterweight 1kg ×1, Counterweight 1.9kg ×1

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DWARF Mini Hydraulic Tripod

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$149.00

DWARF Mini Hydraulic Tripod

Solid foundation.
Sharper frames.

Designed for the DWARF mini and DWARF 3. Hydraulic damping, dual mount modes, 25 cm folded. Set up in seconds, stay on target all night. Available from Bintel, Australia’s authorised DWARF dealer.

Explore features View specifications

790

grams

total weight

25 cm

folded

fits any bag

25–53 cm

height range

5-section legs

360°

pan

−75° to +90° tilt

A shaky tripod is the most common reason a clear night goes to waste.

Built for the DWARF series

Built for the DWARF. Ready for everything else.

Hydraulic damping

No jolts. No drift. Every time.

The built-in hydraulic damping system absorbs micro-tremors as you pan and tilt. Confident, fluid adjustments – your DWARF stays exactly where you pointed it, for as long as you need.

Dual mount modes

Two modes. One tripod.

Equatorial mode keeps deep-sky targets centred across long imaging sessions. Altazimuth mode for fast, intuitive pointing when you’re chasing the moon or a passing planet. Switch between them in the field.

Portability

Fits anywhere.

790 g. Folds to 25 cm. Slips into a backpack beside your gear without a second thought – from balcony to dark-sky reserve.

Construction

Light. Rigid. Field-ready.

Aluminium alloy legs with graduated tube diameters. Rigid under load, light in the hand – handles a full night in the field without flex or fatigue.

Motion range

360°

Full pan, −75° to +90° tilt.

Compact and ready

From balcony to dark sky. In seconds.

Five-section twist-lock legs extend from 25 cm to 53 cm. Light enough to carry to any dark-sky site in Australia, stable enough to stay put from first frame to last.

Equatorial mode

Track the sky as it moves.

Switch the head into equatorial alignment and your DWARF can compensate for Earth’s rotation over long imaging sessions. Deep-sky targets stay centred, frames stay sharp.

Portability

Pack up in seconds.

Twist-lock legs fold down to 25 cm. The whole kit weighs 790 g. Whether it’s a dark-sky site two hours away or just the back garden, you’ll never leave the tripod behind.

Vibration control

Steady shots, every time.

Hydraulic damping absorbs the micro-vibrations that ruin long-exposure frames. Set your DWARF down, frame the target, and let the tripod hold it still for as long as you need.

Key specifications

Every feature that matters. Nothing that doesn’t.

Designed for the DWARF mini and DWARF 3 smart telescopes – fits both out of the box

Hydraulic pan-tilt head with smooth damped motion

Equatorial and altazimuth mount modes

360° horizontal pan, −75° to +90° tilt range

Five-section aluminium alloy legs with twist locks

Folds to 25 cm, extends to 53 cm, weighs 790 g

1/4″ and 3/8″ connector compatibility

3 kg maximum load capacity

Technical specifications

The full picture.

Tripod

Weight

790 g

Folded height

25 cm

Height range

25–53 cm

Leg sections

5-section with twist locks

Leg tube diameters

9.7 / 12.6 / 15.5 / 18.2 / 21 mm

Material

Aluminium alloy

Colour

Black

Maximum load

3.0 kg

Pan-Tilt Head

Pan range

360°

Tilt range

−75° to +90°

Head load capacity

3.0 kg

Quick-release plate

1/4″ camera screw

Connector compatibility

1/4″ and 3/8″

Compatibility

Compatible telescopes

DWARF mini, DWARF 3

Mount modes

Equatorial, altazimuth

Your next clear night starts here.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

40+ years

In Australian astronomy

Available to order

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Leica Noctivid Compact 10x25 binoculars, front view, black rubber armour

Leica Noctivid Compact 10x25 Binoculars (Black, Rubber Armour)

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$1,549.00 $1,590.00

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New April 2026 · Built in Germany · Authorised Leica Dealer

Noctivid reach. Pocket weight.

The Leica Noctivid Compact 10×25 delivers 10× magnification and 90 % light transmission in a 359 g body that goes everywhere. A 100 m field of view at 1,000 m, waterproof to 5 m — the detail-resolving power of a full binocular, without the weight of one.

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10×

magnification

Reach further detail

100 m

field of view at 1,000 m

Wide even at 10x

359 g

weight

Jacket-pocket ready

5 m

waterproof depth

Nitrogen-filled, fog-proof

Ten times closer. Still fits in a jacket pocket.

HDC® Multilayer Coatings

10× reach. Light transmission that doesn’t blink.

Higher magnification compresses the exit pupil — in lesser binoculars, that means dimmer images. Leica’s HDC® multilayer coatings and HighLux-System HLS® hold light transmission at 90 %, maintaining bright, high-contrast images even in overcast conditions or at dusk.

Holds the light at dusk

15.8 twilight factor, 90% transmission.

A twilight factor of 15.8 — high for a 25 mm compact — pairs with 90 % light transmission to keep detail and colour readable as the sun drops. Dawn and dusk are when birds and wildlife are most active, and that is exactly when the 10×25 keeps working. The view stays bright long after a lesser compact has gone flat.

Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms

10× power. Prisms that can keep up.

BAK4 roof prisms with Leica P40 phase-correction coating eliminate the interference fringing that becomes conspicuous at higher magnifications. Sharpness and colour accuracy hold firm across the entire field — edge to edge, at full 10× power.

15 mm Eye Relief

The complete 100 m field. Without removing your glasses.

A 15 mm eye relief with twist-up rubber eyecups and two indexed click-stops means spectacle wearers access the full 100 m field of view — not a narrowed version of it.

Aluminium body, rubber armour

German-built to handle the field. Small enough to always come along.

The Noctivid Compact 10×25 uses an aluminium chassis from Leica’s Solms facility — sealed against dust and moisture, finished in durable rubber armour for a secure grip in wet or cold conditions. At 110 × 112 × 40 mm and 359 g, it fits every daypack, most jacket pockets, and the overhead locker of any aircraft.

Designed for every day

Safari, stadium, or sea cliff.

Ten times magnification in a body that goes in your pocket. The 10×25 is the binocular serious birdwatchers and travellers reach for when weight is non-negotiable.

Waterproof to 5 m

Sealed for wherever the birds are.

Nitrogen-filled and waterproofed to 5 m depth. Rain, sea spray, condensation, and sub-zero temperatures cannot reach the optics. The 10×25 performs in the conditions that test binoculars the most.

Close Focus 2 m

2 m close focus. No target too near or too far.

A minimum focus distance of 2 m means the 10×25 resolves the detail of a dragonfly resting nearby and a distant shorebird a kilometre out — everything in between stays sharp.

Made by Leica

Made in Germany. Every component counts.

Engineered and built in Germany, the Noctivid Compact 10×25 inherits the same optical philosophy and factory standards as every Leica instrument before it — a century of precision glass, precision mechanics, and nothing left to chance.

10x reach in a compact body

10× magnification. Zero excuses for leaving it at home.

At 110 × 112 × 40 mm and 359 g, the Noctivid Compact 10×25 puts full-range detail-resolving power into a body that disappears into any bag or pocket. The double-hinge collapses it flat in a second. It is the binocular that is always there, which means it is never the one you wished you had brought.

No hidden trade-offs. Everything a serious birdwatcher or traveller actually needs from a 10× compact.

10× magnification with a 100 m field of view at 1,000 m for clear detail at distance.

HDC® multilayer coatings and HighLux-System HLS® for 90 % light transmission.

P40 phase-correction coating on BAK4 roof prisms for sharp, accurate colour reproduction.

15 mm eye relief with two-click twist-up eyecups, comfortable for spectacle wearers.

Diopter adjustment ±4 dpt for precise individual eye compensation.

Waterproof to 5 m depth; nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging in all conditions.

Aluminium body with non-slip rubber armour; 110 × 112 × 40 mm, 359 g.

Minimum focus distance of 2 m. Interpupillary distance 37–84 mm. Launched April 2026.

Includes neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover, and Cordura case with belt loop.

Engineered and built in Germany. Available in rubber armour or leather finish.

Technical specifications.

Optical performance

Magnification

10×

Objective lens diameter

25 mm

Exit pupil

2.5 mm

Twilight factor

15.8

Light transmission

90 %

Field of view at 1,000 m

100 m

Eye relief

15 mm

Close focus distance

2 m

Prism system

BAK4 roof prisms with P40 phase-correction coating

Coatings

HDC® multilayer coating; HighLux-System HLS®

Physical

Weight

359 g (12.7 oz)

Dimensions (L × W × H)

110 × 112 × 40 mm

Housing material

Aluminium, nitrogen-filled

Exterior finish

Black rubber armour

Waterproof depth

5 m (16.5 ft)

Diopter adjustment

±4 dpt

Interpupillary distance

37–84 mm

Eyecups

Twist-up rubber, 2 click-stops

In the box

Accessories included

Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover, Cordura case with belt loop

Country of manufacture

Germany

SKU

40204

A legacy in every lens

A century of German glass. Distilled into 359 g.

The Noctivid Compact 10×25 carries the optical philosophy and manufacturing precision of every Leica instrument before it — resolving power, colour truth, and contrast fidelity that the Leica name has stood for since the first glass left Solms.

Leica Noctivid Compact 10×25 binoculars, backed by Bintel since 1958.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

Since 1958

Australia’s trusted optics specialist

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Leica Noctivid Compact 8x25 binoculars, frontal view high resolution

Leica Noctivid Compact 8x25 Binoculars (Black, Rubber Armour)

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$1,549.00 $1,590.00

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New April 2026 · Built in Germany · Authorised Leica Dealer

Noctivid optics. Pocket dimensions.

The Leica Noctivid Compact 8×25 puts full-Noctivid optical quality into a 374 g body that disappears into a jacket pocket. A 120 m field of view at 1,000 m, 90 % light transmission, and waterproof to 5 m — made in Germany, built without compromise.

Explore features View specifications

8×

magnification

Steady, wide view

120 m

field of view at 1,000 m

Wide situational awareness

374 g

weight

Pocketable all day

5 m

waterproof depth

Nitrogen-filled, fog-proof

Leica’s finest glass. In the one binocular you will never leave behind.

HDC® Multilayer Coatings

Brilliant in low light. Honest about it.

Leica’s HDC® High Durable Coating system achieves 90 % light transmission across the entire optical path — a figure most compact binoculars at this size cannot match. Images are brilliant, high-contrast, and free of colour fringing even in challenging light conditions.

Bright to the last light

90% transmission, 14.1 twilight factor.

HighLux-System HLS® coatings deliver 90 % light transmission, so the view stays bright as the light drops away. A twilight factor of 14.1 keeps fine detail and colour readable at dawn and dusk, when wildlife is most active. The image holds long after a lesser compact has gone flat.

Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms

Edge-to-edge sharpness. No excuses.

BAK4 roof prisms with Leica P40 phase-correction coating eliminate the interference effects that rob lesser compact binoculars of contrast and definition. The result is three-dimensional clarity with accurate colour fidelity right to the edge of the field.

15 mm Eye Relief

The full field. For everyone.

A 15 mm eye relief with twist-up rubber eyecups and two indexed click-stops ensures spectacle wearers see the complete 120 m field without compromise — not the cropped view that shorter eye relief delivers.

Aluminium body, rubber armour

Solms-built rigidity. Ready for wherever you take it.

The Noctivid Compact 8×25 is built around an aluminium chassis — the same structural thinking behind every Leica instrument from Solms. At 374 g and 110 × 112 × 40 mm, the rubber armour provides a secure grip through rain and cold, while the double-hinge design collapses to a profile that genuinely fits a jacket pocket.

Designed for every day

Concert hall, cliff face, or coral reef.

The Noctivid Compact belongs wherever you do. Small enough to forget you’re carrying it. Powerful enough to matter when you pull it out.

Waterproof to 5 m

Sealed against everything the sky sends.

Nitrogen-filled and waterproofed to 5 m depth. Rain, spray, salt air, condensation — none of it reaches the optics. The Noctivid Compact is ready when conditions are not.

Close Focus 2 m

2 m to the horizon. Nothing missed.

A 2 m minimum focus distance means the Noctivid Compact 8×25 resolves the wing pattern of a butterfly on your hand and the silhouette of a raptor a kilometre away — without changing equipment.

Made by Leica

Made in Germany. Still.

In an era of global manufacturing, the Noctivid Compact is engineered and built in Germany — inheriting the same factory precision and optical philosophy that produced the cameras, rangefinders, and field scopes that defined a century of German optics.

Pocket-ready dimensions

Fits your pocket. Not your compromise list.

At 110 × 112 × 40 mm and 374 g, the Noctivid Compact 8×25 slides into a jacket pocket, daypack lid, or glove-box. The double-hinge collapses it flat in seconds. It is always with you — which means it is always ready.

No surprises. Everything a serious birdwatcher or traveller actually needs from a compact binocular.

8× magnification with a 120 m field of view at 1,000 m — the widest in its class.

HDC® multilayer coatings and HighLux-System HLS® for 90 % light transmission.

P40 phase-correction coating on BAK4 roof prisms for sharp, accurate colour reproduction.

15 mm eye relief with two-click twist-up eyecups, comfortable for spectacle wearers.

Diopter adjustment ±4 dpt for precise individual eye compensation.

Waterproof to 5 m depth; nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging in all conditions.

Aluminium body with non-slip rubber armour; 110 × 112 × 40 mm, 374 g.

Minimum focus distance of 2 m. Interpupillary distance 37–84 mm. Launched April 2026.

Includes neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover, and Cordura case with belt loop.

Engineered and built in Germany. Available in rubber armour or leather finish.

Technical specifications.

Optical performance

Magnification

8×

Objective lens diameter

25 mm

Exit pupil

3.1 mm

Twilight factor

14.1

Light transmission

90 %

Field of view at 1,000 m

120 m

Eye relief

15 mm

Close focus distance

2 m

Prism system

BAK4 roof prisms with P40 phase-correction coating

Coatings

HDC® multilayer coating; HighLux-System HLS®

Physical

Weight

374 g (13.2 oz)

Dimensions (L × W × H)

110 × 112 × 40 mm

Housing material

Aluminium, nitrogen-filled

Exterior finish

Black rubber armour

Waterproof depth

5 m (16.5 ft)

Diopter adjustment

±4 dpt

Interpupillary distance

37–84 mm

Eyecups

Twist-up rubber, 2 click-stops

In the box

Accessories included

Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover, Cordura case with belt loop

Country of manufacture

Germany

SKU

40203

A legacy in every lens

A century of German glass. In your pocket.

The Noctivid Compact carries the optical lineage of every Leica instrument before it — the same commitment to resolving power, contrast, and colour truth that has defined German precision optics for generations.

Leica Noctivid Compact 8×25 binoculars, backed by Bintel since 1958.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

Since 1958

Australia’s trusted optics specialist

Available to order

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Pulsar Ventex XT50 Thermal Binoculars

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$8,399.00

Pulsar Ventex XT50

Thermal binoculars. HD clarity, 2,300 m range.

The Ventex XT50 delivers Europe’s highest-resolution thermal binocular experience – a 1280×1024 sensor, 17.5° wide field of view, and dual-eye observation that keeps you scanning longer without fatigue.

Explore features View specifications

2,300 m

detection range

17.5°

field of view

30.7 m at 100 m

8 hrs

battery life

dual battery system

IPX7

waterproof rated

Wide-binocular vision. A 17.5° field and European HD sensor that reveals every corner of the landscape at once.

European 1280×1024 HD sensor

Pulsar’s sharpest thermal sensor. In a binocular.

A 1280×1024 uncooled European sensor with 12 μm pixel pitch and system NETD below 20 mK renders subtle heat differences with extraordinary fidelity. Paired with the HD AMOLED 1280×960 microdisplay, every feather, fur edge, and distant body reads with defining clarity.

2.3

Kilometres of detection range. Spot distant animals, birds at flight altitude, and hidden subjects in conditions where conventional optics see nothing.

Wide-angle binocular vision

17.5° – the widest thermal binocular view.

At 17.5° horizontal (30.7 m at 100 m) and a 62–74 mm interpupillary range, the Ventex XT50 fills both eyes with terrain. Less panning, more finding. Survey wetlands, open plains, and forest canopies the way you experience them in daylight.

Integrated laser rangefinder

1,500 m ranging. ±1 m accuracy.

The built-in Class 1 eye-safe laser rangefinder reads distance to 1,500 m with ±1 m precision, in complete darkness, without disturbing your subject. Switch metres and yards on the fly. No separate device to carry or fumble for.

Zoom without compromise

2–16× zoom. Detail at every level.

A 1280×1024 sensor behind 2–16× digital zoom means maximum magnification doesn’t mean maximum pixellation. Distant birds and animals retain identifying detail at full zoom, day surveys or overnight.

Dual battery system

8 hours. Hot-swap capable.

A B-Pack Mini external cell (3,200 mAh) plus a 4,000 mAh internal battery deliver 8 hours of operation. When the external pack depletes, the device switches to the internal reserve while you swap. USB-C Power Delivery charges at 5 V and 9 V.

Build quality

Magnesium alloy. IPX7. −25°C to +50°C.

A one-piece magnesium alloy chassis handles the weight of full binocular optics without flex. IPX7 waterproofing protects in driving rain and splashes. Operating range from −25°C to +50°C covers every Australian season.

Fatigue-free observation

Both eyes working. Hours without discomfort.

Thermal monoculars tire the dominant eye – the Ventex XT50 does not. Natural dual-eye observation distributes the load, so pre-dawn surveys stretch into mid-morning without strain. The 62–74 mm interpupillary adjustment and 15 mm eye relief accommodate the full range of observers.

Long-range thermal detection

You see them. They don’t see you.

The 1280×1024 European sensor detects heat at up to 2,300 m – revealing birds in flight, animals at scrub edges, and wildlife on distant ridgelines long before they sense your presence. No light, no noise, no disturbance.

17.5° field of view

Less sweeping. More observing.

A 17.5° horizontal field (30.7 m at 100 m) lets you read an entire wetland edge or track a moving flock without constant panning. Birdwatchers, naturalists, and wildlife carers all benefit from a view wide enough to hold multiple subjects simultaneously.

All-night power

Dusk to dawn. Hot-swap ready.

The dual battery system – a 4,000 mAh internal cell plus a hot-swappable B-Pack Mini – keeps the Ventex XT50 running for eight hours straight. Swap the external pack mid-session without powering off. USB-C Power Delivery charges fast enough to be ready for the next night out.

Key features

Every capability, purpose-built. Night after night.

1280×1024 European uncooled thermal sensor, 12 μm pixel pitch, system NETD below 20 mK

2,300 m detection range for spotting wildlife and birds at true long range

17.5° binocular field of view with 62–74 mm interpupillary distance adjustment

Built-in Class 1 laser rangefinder, 1,500 m range, ±1 m accuracy in complete darkness

2–16× digital zoom with AMOLED HD 1280×960 display

8-hour dual battery life with hot-swap B-Pack Mini and USB-C Power Delivery

IPX7 waterproof, −25°C to +50°C operating range, magnesium alloy chassis

64 GB built-in recording, Wi-Fi, Pulsar Wild Vision app for live streaming

Nine colour palettes with picture-in-picture mode

Classic ergonomic design, six-button layout, 1/4″ tripod socket, 0.95 kg with batteries

Technical specifications

Pulsar Ventex XT50

Sensor

Sensor type

Uncooled (European)

Resolution

1280×1024 pixels

Pixel pitch

12 μm

Sensor NETD

<40 mK

System NETD

<20 mK

Frame rate

50 Hz

Optics

Objective lens

F50 / 1.0

Magnification

2–16×

Field of view (HxV)

17.5° × 14° (30.7 m × 24 m at 100 m)

Interpupillary distance

62–74 mm

Diopter adjustment

−5 / +4 D

Eye relief

15 mm

Detection range

2,300 m

Display

Display type

AMOLED HD

Display resolution

1280×960 pixels

Laser rangefinder

Max measuring range

1,500 m

Measurement accuracy

±1 m

Laser wavelength

905 nm

Safety class

IEC 60825-1:2014 Class 1

Recording

Video resolution

1280×960 pixels

Video format

MP4

Photo format

JPG

Internal memory

64 GB

Power

Battery type

B-Pack Mini Li-Ion, 3,200 mAh (external, removable) + Li-Ion 4,000 mAh (built-in)

Operating time

8 hours at 22°C

Charging

USB Type-C, 5 V / 9 V Power Delivery

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (WPA), 2.4 / 5 GHz

Application

Pulsar Wild Vision

Tripod mount

1/4″ socket

Environmental

IP rating

IPX7 (waterproof)

Operating temperature

−25°C to +50°C

Physical

Dimensions

197 × 140 × 72 mm

Weight

0.95 kg (with batteries)

Body material

Magnesium alloy

Colour palettes

9 selectable

Available from Bintel, Australia’s trusted telescope and optics specialist. Expert advice from working naturalists and astronomers, ships from Sydney.

The Pulsar Ventex XT50 thermal binoculars. Backed by Bintel.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

40+ years

In Australian astronomy

In stock

Pulsar Lumion XL50 Thermal Monocular

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$6,599.00

Pulsar Wildlife – Australia

See what others cannot. At distances that leave wildlife undisturbed.

The Lumion XL50 brings a 1024×768 HD thermal sensor, F/1.0 germanium lens and 2,300 m detection range to serious birdwatchers, wildlife researchers and conservation professionals. Identify species in total darkness, through foliage, across open water – without ever getting close enough to influence behaviour.

Authorised Australian distribution. Full local warranty support from Bintel, Sydney.

Discover the design View the specifications

1024×768

HD thermal sensor

2,300 m

Detection range

14°

Field of view

F/1.0

Fast aperture lens

The detail to identify. The range to stay back. The Lumion XL50 is the thermal monocular serious wildlife observers have been waiting for.

Pulsar Image Boost

The bird in the hedgerow. Clearly resolved.

Image Boost applies advanced algorithmic processing to the raw sensor output, pulling fine detail from scenes where standard thermals deliver flat, ambiguous blobs. A wader at the water’s edge, a raptor perched in dense canopy, a mammal at the treeline – each becomes sharply defined.

Sensor sensitivity, brightness and contrast are all adjustable on the fly, so you tune the image to the species and the scene rather than accepting a generic preset.

Designed for the field

Every detail considered, for observers who never switch off.

The XL50 is built for marathon sessions – from predawn roost counts to late-night mammal surveys. Ergonomics, weather resistance and intuitive controls combine so that the tool never becomes the obstacle.

Camera-style control

Lock on before it moves

Zoom and focus rings follow the same layout as a professional camera lens. The moment you lift the XL50, the controls are where you expect them – so you frame, focus and confirm identity before a fast-moving subject disappears.

Ergonomics

Confident in your grip, whatever the conditions

Wear-resistant rubber armour wraps the chassis for a secure hold in rain, mud or cold. It absorbs knocks, repels dust and moisture, and wipes clean at the end of a long session in the field.

Built tough

Rated for the conditions you actually work in

IPX7 waterproofing and an operating range of −25 to +40°C cover everything from an alpine winter survey to a tropical coastal count. The chassis is built to perform, not to be babied.

Adaptable

Set it up the way you work

A symmetrical layout, adaptable hand straps and programmable buttons suit left and right-handed observers, and a personal user mode stores the settings you reach for most.

Carry system

Grab it and go – wherever the survey takes you

The included case is built to work, not just store. Modular straps integrate with your backpack or field harness for a genuine 3-point carry, so the XL50 is always within reach and never in the way.

Display

Sharp from the first light, even in a frost

The frost-resistant AMOLED HD display delivers a crisp, true-to-sensor image regardless of temperature. On cold mornings when conventional optics fog and digital screens dim, the XL50 shows you everything.

Replaceable battery pack

All night. With a spare in your pocket if you need it.

The APS 3 Li-ion pack delivers around 7 hours at +22°C. When a survey runs long, swap in a fresh pack in seconds – no cables, no waiting, no missed sightings.

Recharge over USB Type-C with Power Delivery support for a faster top-up, or drop the removed pack onto any Qi wireless pad when you are back at base.

In the field

2,300 m of reach. Every pixel working for you.

A 14° field of view sweeps habitat fast. An F/1.0 lens draws in thermal detail at the far edge of detection range. The result is an instrument that keeps up with wildlife – and with observers who know what they are looking for.

Built-in capability

Everything you need in the field. Nothing you have to add.

F/1.0

Detail at the limits of detection

An F/1.0 objective gathers maximum thermal energy, so fine detail holds up in cool ambient conditions and at the outer edge of the 2,300 m detection range – where lesser lenses give you noise.

64 GB

Document what you see, without slowing down

Record video and stills directly to 64 GB of built-in memory as .mp4 and .jpg files. No SD card to lose in the dark, no phone to pair before you can capture.

Dual

Share the sighting in real time

Dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi pairs with the Wild Vision app for live streaming to a phone or tablet, instant sharing with a team, or full remote control when the XL50 is deployed on a mount.

9

Colour palettes

Choose from nine thermal colour palettes to match the scene, the species and your own preference.

At a glance

Everything that matters. In a single instrument.

HD 1024×768 thermal sensor with sub-20 mK system NETD

2,300 m detection range for confident long-range observation

Wide 14° field of view for fast target acquisition

2.5× to 20× magnification with smooth 8× digital zoom

Fast F/1.0 aperture for better detail in low-contrast scenes

Pulsar Image Boost for sharper detail and contrast

Frost-resistant AMOLED HD display, sharp in the cold

Built-in 64 GB video recorder with .mp4 and .jpg output

Dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi with the Wild Vision app

Nine selectable colour palettes for every scene and species

IPX7 fully waterproof construction

Wide operating range from −25 to +40°C

Replaceable Li-ion battery pack with up to 8 hours of use

USB Type-C with Power Delivery and wireless charging

Symmetrical layout and straps for left or right-handed use

Ergonomic 3-point carrying system with modular straps

Technical specifications

The complete Lumion XL50.

Sensor

Type

Uncooled

Resolution

1024 × 768 pixels

Pixel pitch

12 μm

Sensor NETD

Less than 40 mK

System NETD

Less than 20 mK

Frame rate

50 Hz

Optics

Objective lens

F50 / 1.0

Magnification

2.5–20× (8× digital zoom)

Field of view (H × V)

14° × 10.5°

Field of view at 100 m

24.6 × 18.5 m

Eye relief

14 mm

Display

Type

AMOLED HD

Resolution

1024 × 768 pixels

Range performance

Detection range

2,300 m

Video recorder

Resolution

1024 × 768 pixels

Format

.mp4 / .jpg

Built-in memory

64 GB

Wi-Fi

Wireless standard

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (WPA)

Frequency

2.4 / 5 GHz

Environmental

Protection rating

IPX7 (waterproof)

Operating temperature

−25 to +40°C

Connections

Mount type

1/4 inch

App

Wild Vision

Power supply

Battery type

APS 3 Li-ion battery pack

Capacity

6,400 mAh

Operating time

7 h at +22°C

External power

5 V / 9 V USB Type-C Power Delivery

Weight & size

Body material

Rubber armoured reinforced plastic

Dimensions

243 × 72 × 90 mm

Weight

0.68 kg

From The Binocular and Telescope Shop

The premium Pulsar, backed by Bintel.

The Lumion XL50 is supplied through Pulsar’s authorised Australian distribution. Buy from Bintel and you get an expertly set-up unit, full Australian warranty support, and advice from the same optics specialists who outfit researchers, conservation professionals and serious birdwatchers across the country.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working observers

40+ years

In Australian optics

In stock

Pulsar Orni XG35 thermal binoculars hero

Pulsar Orni XG35 Thermal Monocular

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$3,999.00

Pulsar Orni XG35

Detect. Range. Identify. All from one device.

The Orni XG35 integrates 1,800 m thermal detection, a 1,500 m laser rangefinder, and electronic image stabilisation into a single monocular that runs for 12 hours. Built for birdwatchers and wildlife observers who push deep into the field.

Explore features View specifications

1,800 m

detection range

1,500 m

laser rangefinder

±1 m accuracy

12 hrs

battery life

dual battery system

IP67

dust and water proof

Twelve hours of thermal. Stabilised views, integrated ranging, and the battery to use them all night.

640×480 HD thermal sensor

Faint signatures. Long distances. Sharp results.

The 640×480 uncooled European sensor with 12 μm pixel pitch and system NETD below 20 mK resolves subtle heat differences at 1,800 m – through rain, fog, and dense scrub. Nine colour palettes let you tune contrast for the conditions at hand.

1.8

Kilometres of detection range in total darkness. No ambient light needed, no torch, no compromise to your night vision.

Laser rangefinder

Range to 1,500 m, ±1 m

The Class 1 eye-safe laser rangefinder gives precise distance readouts up to 1,500 m in complete darkness. Switch between metres and yards on the fly.

Electronic image stabilisation

Tripod-free clarity at 20×.

Electronic image stabilisation corrects hand shake across the full 2.5–20× zoom range. Hold a steady image on a perched raptor or a mammal at 1,500 m without reaching for a tripod.

AMOLED HD display

Crisp 1024×768. Auto-brightness.

The frost-resistant AMOLED HD display at 1024×768 adjusts brightness automatically – readable at midnight, usable at dawn. What the sensor resolves, the display renders faithfully.

Dual battery

12 hours, quick-swap APS 5

A removable APS 5 (4,900 mAh) plus a 3,200 mAh built-in battery together deliver 12 hours. Swap the external pack in seconds without interrupting a session. Universal USB-C charging works with any power bank.

Design

Ambidextrous, one-handed operation

Ergonomic grip works equally in left or right hand. Six conveniently placed buttons, haptic feedback for glove use, and a belt clip plus hand strap included. Optimised for long observation sessions in the field.

Birdwatching and wildlife observation

Identify species at range. Species-level detail without disturbing behaviour.

The 12.5° field of view sweeps treetops, paddock edges, and wetland margins efficiently. Zoom to 20× and the integrated rangefinder tells you exactly how far away that subject is. Built for the Australian birdwatcher who goes out before dawn and stays out after dark.

Thermal detection

See through the dark. Find what hides.

The Orni XG35 resolves heat signatures at distances where conventional optics go blind – nocturnal animals, dense vegetation, fog, and rain are no longer obstacles. At 1,800 m, you are the apex observer.

Power

12 hours. No recharge required mid-session.

The dual battery system pairs a quick-swap external APS 5 pack (4,900 mAh) with a 3,200 mAh built-in cell. When the external pack depletes, the device keeps running on the internal reserve while you swap. USB-C Power Delivery supports 5 V and 9 V fast charging.

In the field

IP67. Magnesium alloy. Ready for anything.

Full IP67 dust and waterproof protection paired with a magnesium alloy chassis handles the Australian bush, wet scrub, and desert heat alike – operating from −25°C to +40°C. It is built for observation, not for the shelf.

Key features

Range, detect, stabilise, record. All night, every night.

640×480 European uncooled thermal sensor, 12 μm pixel pitch, system NETD below 20 mK

1,800 m detection range for spotting wildlife and birds at extended range

Built-in Class 1 laser rangefinder with 1,500 m range and ±1 m accuracy in darkness

Electronic image stabilisation for steady 2.5–20× zoom views without a tripod

12-hour dual battery life with quick-swap APS 5 and USB-C Power Delivery charging

IP67 fully dustproof and waterproof to 1 m for 30 minutes

AMOLED HD 1024×768 display with automatic brightness and 64 GB built-in recording

Wi-Fi with Pulsar Wild Vision app for live streaming and remote control

Ambidextrous one-handed design with haptic feedback and picture-in-picture mode

Magnesium alloy housing operating from −25°C to +40°C with 1/4″ tripod socket

Technical specifications

Pulsar Orni XG35

Sensor

Sensor type

Uncooled (European)

Resolution

640×480 pixels

Pixel pitch

12 μm

Sensor NETD

<40 mK

System NETD

<20 mK

Frame rate

50 Hz

Optics

Objective lens

F35 / 1.0

Magnification

2.5–20× (×8 digital zoom)

Field of view (horizontal)

12.5°

Field of view at 100 m

21.9 m

Diopter adjustment

−5 / +4 D

Eye relief

14 mm

Detection range

1,800 m

Display

Display type

AMOLED HD

Display resolution

1024×768 pixels

Laser rangefinder

Max measuring range

1,500 m

Measurement accuracy

±1 m

Laser wavelength

905 nm

Safety class

IEC 60825-1:2014 Class 1

Recording

Video resolution

1024×768 pixels

Video format

MP4

Photo format

JPG

Internal memory

64 GB

Power

Battery type

APS 5 Li-ion, 4,900 mAh (removable) + Li-ion 3,200 mAh (built-in)

Operating time

12 hours at 22°C

Charging

USB Type-C, 5 V / 9 V Power Delivery

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (WPA), 2.4 / 5 GHz

Application

Pulsar Wild Vision

Tripod mount

1/4″ socket

Environmental

IP rating

IP67 (dust and waterproof)

Operating temperature

−25°C to +40°C

Physical

Dimensions

179 × 52 × 77 mm

Weight

0.5 kg

Body material

Magnesium alloy

Colour palettes

9 selectable

Available from Bintel, Australia’s trusted telescope and optics specialist since 1958. Expert advice from working naturalists and astronomers, ships from Sydney.

The Pulsar Orni XG35 thermal monocular. Backed by Bintel.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

40+ years

In Australian astronomy

In stock

Pulsar Alaris XQ30 pocket-sized thermal monocular hero shot

Pulsar Alaris XQ30 Thermal Imaging Monocular

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$2,099.00

Pulsar Alaris XQ30

Pocket-sized. Sees a kilometre in darkness.

At 300 g and 144 mm long, the Alaris XQ30 is the thermal monocular that’s always in your pocket – and always ready. Detect animals at 1,050 m through total darkness, fog, and dense scrub without carrying extra kit.

Explore features View specifications

1,050 m

detection range

384×288

thermal sensor

17 μm pixel pitch

7.5 hrs

battery life

quick-swap APS 3

0.3 kg

total weight

fits in a pocket

Pocket thermal. The one you actually carry, because you hardly know it’s there.

384×288 thermal sensor

Detect what your eyes cannot – in any conditions.

The 384×288 uncooled sensor with 17 μm pixel pitch and system NETD below 20 mK picks out warm animals against cold backgrounds in dense bush, open paddock, fog, and smoke. Nine selectable colour palettes – including White Hot, Black Hot, and Red Hot – let you tune the display to conditions.

<20

System NETD in millikelvin. Detects the faintest heat signatures, even in low-contrast environments where conventional night vision fails.

F30/1.2 optical system

Wide scan to close detail. 2–8×.

The F30/1.2 objective and 13.3° field of view let you sweep paddock edges at 2× and zoom to 8× to confirm a species in seconds. Smooth digital zoom with no pause or button hunting.

AMOLED HD display

Frost-resistant. Vivid at any temperature.

The frost-resistant AMOLED display at 640×400 pixels stays sharp and vivid from midsummer heat to winter pre-dawn cold. What the sensor captures, the screen renders faithfully.

App connectivity

Stream live to your phone.

Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz) connects to the Pulsar Wild Vision app for live streaming to a smartphone, remote control, and over-the-air firmware updates – all without cables.

Recording

16 GB onboard storage

Capture photos in JPG and video in MP4 directly to 16 GB of internal memory. Charge via USB-C while recording in the field.

Durability

IPX7 waterproof, magnesium alloy body

Rated IPX7 for full waterproofing. The rugged magnesium alloy housing resists drops and dissipates heat, staying reliable from −20°C to +40°C.

Genuinely pocket-sized

Always with you. On-target the moment it leaves your pocket.

At 144×41×69 mm and just 0.3 kg with battery installed, the Alaris XQ30 disappears into a jacket pocket. The symmetrical form and intuitively placed buttons mean you are scanning the moment you raise it, whether that’s at dawn, dusk, or 2 am in the field.

In the field

Find warm bodies. Even in total darkness.

The 13.3° field of view sweeps tree lines, paddock edges, and wetland margins fast. Animals hidden in darkness, dense scrub, or heavy morning fog appear immediately as bright heat signatures – even before your eyes have adjusted to the dark.

Power

Run all night without stopping. Swap in seconds if you do.

The removable APS 3 lithium-ion battery (3,200 mAh) delivers 7.5 hours of continuous use at 22°C. When it runs low, swap in a spare in seconds, no tools required. USB-C charging means one cable for everything you carry.

Thermal imaging

Night vision stops here. Thermal doesn’t.

Rain, fog, smoke, and total darkness defeat conventional night vision – not thermal. The 50 Hz frame rate delivers smooth, real-time video with every warm body rendered clearly, whatever conditions the Australian night throws at you.

Key features

Compact. Capable. Ready for the field. Nothing is there for show.

384×288 uncooled thermal sensor with 17 μm pixel pitch and system NETD below 20 mK

1,050 m detection range for spotting large animals across open ground

50 Hz frame rate for smooth, real-time thermal video at any zoom level

IPX7 waterproof rating and rugged magnesium alloy housing for Australian conditions

7.5 hours of battery life with quick-swap APS 3 system and USB-C charging

Nine colour palettes for optimised contrast in any lighting or environmental condition

Wi-Fi and Wild Vision app support for live streaming and remote access from a smartphone

16 GB internal storage for JPG photos and MP4 video direct to device

Three sensitivity amplification levels with advanced noise filtration for cleaner images

Pocket-sized form: 144×41×69 mm, 0.3 kg, with 1/4″ tripod socket

Technical specifications

Pulsar Alaris XQ30

Sensor

Sensor type

Uncooled

Resolution

384×288 pixels

Pixel pitch

17 μm

Sensor NETD

<25 mK

System NETD

<20 mK

Frame rate

50 Hz

Optics

Objective lens

F30 / 1.2

Magnification

2–8× (4× digital zoom)

Field of view (degrees)

13.3° × 10°

Field of view at 100 m

23.3 m × 17.5 m

Detection range

1,050 m

Display

Display type

AMOLED HD (frost-resistant)

Display resolution

640×400 pixels

Recording

Video resolution

528×400 pixels

Video format

MP4

Photo format

JPG

Internal memory

16 GB

Power

Battery type

APS 3 Li-ion, 3,200 mAh (removable)

Operating time

7.5 hours at 22°C

Charging

USB Type-C, 5 V

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4 / 5 GHz

Application

Pulsar Wild Vision

Tripod mount

1/4″ socket

Environmental

IP rating

IPX7 (waterproof)

Operating temperature

−20°C to +40°C

Physical

Dimensions

144 × 41 × 69 mm

Weight (with battery)

0.3 kg

Body material

Magnesium alloy

Colour palettes

9 (White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Rainbow, Ultramarine, Red Monochrome, Sepia, Violet, Green)

Available from Bintel, Australia’s trusted telescope and optics specialist since 1958. Expert advice from working naturalists and astronomers, ships from Sydney.

The Pulsar Alaris XQ30 thermal monocular. Backed by Bintel.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

40+ years

In Australian astronomy

In stock

Saxon 200DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope

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$849.00

In stock

PlaneWave DeltaRho 280 Argus Astrograph

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$15,049.00

PlaneWave DeltaRho 280 Argus

f/2.75.
What used to take a week now takes a night.

The DeltaRho 280 Argus is PlaneWave’s observatory-class wide-field astrograph for serious imagers and sky-survey programmes. Fused silica quartz mirrors, a carbon fibre OTA, and a 55 mm image circle at f/2.75 — 280 mm of aperture that turns nights of integration into a few productive hours.

Explore features View specifications

280

mm aperture

11 inches of light-gathering

f/2.75

focal ratio

13x faster than f/10

55

mm image circle

Full-frame and beyond

4.0

μm RMS on-axis

Observatory-class sharpness

f/2.75 is not just fast. It is the difference between finishing a target tonight and coming back next month.

Optical speed

13× faster than f/10. Every photon counts more.

At f/2.75, the DeltaRho 280 gathers light 13 times faster than an f/10 instrument of identical aperture. That is not an incremental advantage — it is the difference between a productive one-hour session and a week of cloud-interrupted integration. Research programmes and sky surveys that would otherwise take months become achievable in a single season.

55

mm image circle — large enough to cover full-frame sensors and beyond, with sharp stars from centre to corner at 4.5 μm RMS or better at 27.5 mm off-axis.

Mirrors

Focus stays locked. All night.

Primary and secondary mirrors are optical-grade fused silica quartz — near-zero thermal expansion, the same material used in premier research observatories. As temperature drops through the night, conventional glass mirrors shift focus. The DR280’s quartz mirrors do not.

Structure

Stiff where it matters. Light where it counts.

Carbon fibre delivers exceptional torsional rigidity with minimal mass. At 14.5 kg for a 451 mm OTA, the DR280 is a 280 mm instrument that mounts on observatory-class and high-end portable mounts alike — without needing a counterweight upgrade.

Focal plane adjustment

Sensor alignment without shimming or guesswork.

The integrated tip-tilt focal plane adjuster lets you dial in perfect sensor tilt with precision — no shims, no trial-and-error. It is consistent, repeatable, and done in minutes at the start of any session.

Field of view

The Heart Nebula. In one frame.

The 770.6 mm focal length paired with the 55 mm image circle delivers over 4 degrees of field of view. Large nebula complexes, galaxy groups, and wide-field targets that require mosaics on narrow-field systems fit comfortably into a single frame — or anchor a multi-panel survey.

Dew control

Dew control built in. Session-ending fog, ruled out.

Integrated dew control heater technology keeps the optical path clear on humid Australian nights. One less cable to run, one less failure point — the DR280 keeps imaging when lesser rigs fog out and call it a night.

Precision collimation

Collimation solved. From first session to thousandth.

The DeltaRho 280 ships with PlaneWave’s collimation software that walks you through mirror alignment step by step — no iterative star-testing, no guesswork. Set it once: the rigid carbon fibre structure holds alignment through the night. The low-profile focuser delivers 0.5 inches of travel from a 163 mm back focus distance, giving your imaging train room to breathe.

Sample imaging

M51. The Whirlpool Galaxy.

Galaxy arms, tidal bridges, and foreground stars resolved in a single short session. At f/2.75, integration time that would fill a week on a slower system compresses to a few productive hours.

Emission nebula

IC 1805. The Heart Nebula.

H-alpha, RGB narrowband composite. The 4-degree–plus field captures the Heart Nebula’s full complex and surrounding star-forming regions in a single pointing — a target that demands a mosaic from slower, narrower systems.

Why the DeltaRho 280

Built for imagers who treat every clear night as a resource. Nothing wasted.

280 mm (11″) aperture with fused silica (quartz) primary and secondary mirrors for temperature-stable performance

f/2.75 focal ratio — 13 times faster than f/10, reducing required integration time dramatically

55 mm image circle at 4.0 μm RMS on-axis and 4.5 μm RMS at the full 27.5 mm off-axis radius

Integrated tip-tilt focal plane adjuster for precise sensor alignment without physical shimming

Carbon fibre optical tube — 451 mm OTA, 14.5 kg total weight for use on observatory-class mounts

Built-in dew control heater and broadband AR coatings (<1% reflection, 400–800 nm) for consistent all-weather performance

4°+ field of view capability with a 55 mm sensor — ideal for large nebula complexes and sky surveys

Compatible with PlaneWave L350 Direct Drive Mount — designed as an integrated professional imaging system

Technical specifications

Every number that matters.

Optical system

Optical design

Corrected Cassegrain astrograph (DeltaRho)

Aperture

280 mm (11 in)

Focal length

770.6 mm

Focal ratio

f/2.75

Image circle

55 mm

Central obstruction

63%

Optical performance (on-axis)

4.0 μm RMS

Optical performance (21 mm off-axis)

4.1 μm RMS

Optical performance (27.5 mm off-axis)

4.5 μm RMS

Primary mirror

Optical diameter

280 mm (11 in)

Shape

Aspheric

Material

Fused silica (quartz)

Coating

Enhanced aluminium (360–820 nm optimised)

Secondary mirror

Diameter

170 mm (6.7 in)

Shape

Spherical

Material

Fused silica (quartz)

Coating

Enhanced aluminium (360–820 nm optimised)

Lens group (upper cage)

Diameter

120 mm (4.72 in)

Material

Carbon fibre tube

Coating

Broadband AR (<1% reflection, 400–800 nm)

Focuser and back focus

Back focus (mounting surface)

163 mm (6.4 in)

Back focus (racked-in focuser)

108 mm (4.25 in)

Focuser travel

0.5 in (low-profile)

Physical

OTA length

451 mm (17.75 in)

Total OTA length (including focuser)

467 mm

Weight

14.5 kg (32 lb)

Tube construction

Carbon fibre

Additional features

Dew control

Integrated heater technology

Focal plane adjustment

Built-in tip-tilt adjuster

Collimation

User-friendly software-assisted

Recommended mount

PlaneWave L350 Direct Drive Mount

In the box

Included

OTA cover, hex wrench set

Professional imaging. Backed by Australia’s telescope authority.

Australian warranty

Full local cover

Ships from Sydney

From local stock

Expert advice

From working astronomers

40+ years

In Australian astronomy

Out of stock

PlaneWave FSCT8 Fast 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain astrograph, f/2.8 carbon-fibre tube

PlaneWave FSCT8 Fast SCT Astrograph

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$9,869.00

Observable Space FSCT8 — Fast 8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain

The fast SCT, reinvented.
8 inches. f/2.8. Carry-on weight.

The Observable Space FSCT8 is the first native f/2.8 Schmidt-Cassegrain ever built in an 8-inch form factor. A 42 mm image circle, fused silica quartz mirrors, and a 267 mm carbon-fibre OTA under 9 kg — designed from the optical axis out for astrophotographers who demand observatory results without the observatory.

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f/2.8

focal ratio

13x faster than f/10

42

mm image circle

4°+ field of view

<9

kg total weight

Under 20 lb

6.2

μm RMS across field

Sharp stars, edge to edge

Every clear night is too short. The FSCT8 makes sure you get the most out of every hour of it.

Optical speed

f/2.8 native. The SCT form factor finally fast.

A conventional 8-inch SCT runs at f/10. The FSCT8 runs at f/2.8 natively — no reducer stacks, no optical compromises. That is a 13-fold increase in photon-gathering speed. A four-hour integration target becomes roughly 20 minutes of effective exposure. For imagers working under Australian skies with limited clear nights, this is the most impactful single step up possible.

42

mm fully illuminated image circle. Sharp stars across the entire field at under 6.2 μm RMS — covering APS-C and most medium-format sensors with no vignetting.

Mirrors

Quartz mirrors. Focus doesn’t move.

Primary (210 mm) and secondary (114 mm) mirrors are both fused silica quartz — the same glass used in research-grade observatories. Near-zero thermal expansion means the focus point does not drift as temperature drops. Your collimation is still correct at 3 am.

Structure

267 mm OTA. Fits where full-size SCTs don’t.

The carbon-fibre upper cage is rigid, thermally stable, and keeps total OTA length at just 267 mm. That is shorter than many refractors. It mounts on mid-range equatorial platforms and travels as carry-on — without sacrificing the optical performance of a full 8-inch system.

Corrector

Flat field. Corner to corner. No caveats.

The 88 mm broadband AR-coated corrector lens flattens the focal plane and holds sub-6.2 μm RMS optical performance across the full 42 mm image circle — from dead-centre to the corner of a full APS-C sensor.

Back focus and image scale

Your full imaging train. No extensions required.

A 100 mm back focus from the mounting surface accommodates camera, filter wheel, electronic focuser, and off-axis guider without extension tubes. The 2.75 μm per arcsecond image scale is matched to modern small-pixel CMOS sensors — making the most of every pixel in the frame.

Observable Space

Purpose-built for imaging. Not retrofitted for it.

Observable Space — the PlaneWave and OurSky collaboration — built the FSCT8 as an imaging instrument from the ground up. Mirror material, corrector geometry, tube construction, back focus distance: every decision serves the astrophotographer. This is not a visual SCT with a reducer bolted on. It is a dedicated astrograph that fits in a carry-on bag.

Compact and portable

8-inch aperture. Mid-range mount. Dark-sky remote site. All viable.

At under 9 kg and just 267 mm OTA length, the FSCT8 is mountable on equatorial platforms that a conventional 8-inch SCT with reducer stack would overload. It travels as carry-on, sets up in minutes, and puts professional-grade optical performance within reach of any dark-sky site — no permanent observatory required.

Sample imaging

NGC 6992. The Eastern Veil Nebula.

Supernova remnant in Cygnus. Delicate filamentary emission structure that demands long exposures from slower systems resolves here in a fraction of the integration time — f/2.8 working exactly as intended.

Planetary nebula

M97. The Owl Nebula.

Planetary nebula in Ursa Major, approximately 2,600 light years distant. Extended shell structure and the characteristic owl-eye cavities resolved in a single night — a target that a slow system would need multiple sessions to match.

Why the FSCT8

More signal per hour. Every clear night finally worth the effort.

Native f/2.8 focal ratio — the first fast SCT in an 8-inch system, designed for wide-field deep-sky imaging from the optical axis out

42 mm fully illuminated image circle with optical performance under 6.2 μm RMS across the full field — sharp stars edge to edge

Fused silica (optical-grade quartz) primary (210 mm) and secondary (114 mm) mirrors with enhanced aluminium coatings for temperature stability

Carbon-fibre upper cage construction — 267 mm OTA, under 9 kg total weight for use on mid-range to high-end imaging mounts

88 mm broadband AR-coated corrector lens delivers a flat focal plane and 2.75 μm per arcsecond image scale suited to modern CMOS sensors

100 mm back focus from mounting surface — accommodates cameras, filter wheels, and electronic focusers in a standard imaging train

4°+ field of view with a 42 mm sensor — ideal for large emission nebulae, galaxy groups, and all-sky survey programmes

An Observable Space instrument — the merger of PlaneWave precision optics engineering and OurSky imaging systems expertise, purpose-built for the astrophotographer

Technical specifications

Every number that matters.

Optical system

Optical design

Fast Schmidt-Cassegrain astrograph (FSCT)

Aperture

203.2 mm (8″)

Focal length

568 mm

Focal ratio

f/2.8

Image circle

42 mm

Field of view (42 mm sensor)

4°+

Optical performance

<6.2 μm RMS across field

Image scale

2.75 μm per arcsecond

Central obstruction

<60% of aperture

Primary mirror

Diameter

210 mm

Material

Fused silica (optical-grade quartz)

Coating

Enhanced aluminium

Secondary mirror

Diameter

114 mm

Material

Fused silica (optical-grade quartz)

Coating

Enhanced aluminium

Corrector lens

Diameter

88 mm

Coating

Broadband AR

Back focus and tube

Back focus (mounting surface)

100 mm

OTA length

267 mm (10.5″)

Upper cage material

Carbon fibre

Physical

Weight

<9 kg (<20 lb)

Manufacturer

Brand

Observable Space (PlaneWave & OurSky)

SKU

08011001A

The fast SCT, reimagined. Backed by Australia’s telescope authority.

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