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MM3 60 GA/45 (angled eyepiece)Travelscope + HR3 16-48x Eyepiece

The MM3 60 GA/45 is an evolution of the travelscope concept pioneered by Opticron. Constructed from polycarbonate and lightweight alloys, the super-compact optical system creates a body just 247mm/9.7" long weighing about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars.

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They can be hand held for crystal clear flat field observation at magnifications below 20x but unlike binoculars deliver magnifications up to 45x for close-up accurate observations at distance.

Features
  • 60mm HDF lens design
  • Fully multi-coated optical system
  • Lightweight polycarbonate and alloy body
  • Fully protected in soft touch textured rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof
  • Wide wheel focuser with 8:1 ratio accurate focusing adjuster
  • Rubber objective lens cover
  • Large footprint +/- 90° rotating tripod sleeve
  • Supplied with Opticron HR3 16-48x eyepiece
  • Telephoto option for SLR photography
Stay-on Case extra - Black £59, or green £82

For a full list of specifications, see the Opticron page.

 

MM3 60 GA /45 Travelscope + zoom 16-48X HR3  eyepiece 

The MM3 60 GA/45 is an evolution of the travelscope concept pioneered by Opticron. Constructed from polycarbonate and lightweight alloys, the super-compact optical system creates a body just 247mm/9.7" long weighing about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars.

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They can be hand held for crystal clear flat field observation at magnifications below 20x but unlike binoculars deliver magnifications up to 45x for close-up accurate observations at distance.

Features
  • 60mm HDF lens design
  • Fully multi-coated optical system
  • Lightweight polycarbonate and alloy body
  • Fully protected in soft touch textured rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof
  • Wide wheel focuser with 8:1 ratio accurate focusing adjuster
  • Rubber objective lens cover
  • Large footprint +/- 90° rotating tripod sleeve
  • Telephoto option for SLR photography
For full specifications, see the Opticron web page.
Stay-on Case extra - Black £59, or green £82.

 

MM4 60 GA ED/45 Travelscope +SDLv3 15-45X eyepiece

Combining all the features that make our travelscopes the #1 choice for thousands of users the world over, the MM4 60 GA ED series continue to deliver our maxim; “smaller, lighter, brighter, sharper” to anyone searching for a supremely compact & versatile high quality instrument for long range accurate observation while on the move.


Designed & manufactured in Japan, the compact DF ED optical system creates an instrument only 260mm/10.2" long.

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Constructed from lightweight materials, an MM4 60 weighs about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars and can be used without a support for crystal clear flat-field observation at magnifications below 20x.

Unlike binoculars, they deliver stunning clarity and definition up to 45x when fitted with HDF T or SDL zoom eyepieces. Compatible with HR2/3, HDF and SDL eyepieces, existing fieldscope owners can use their eyepiece with an MM4 body.

Features
  • 60mm HDF ED lens design
  • Fully multi-coated optical system
  • Lightweight polycarbonate and alloy body
  • Fully protected in soft touch textured rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof
  • Wide wheel focuser with accurate 9:1 ratio dual focus system
  • Removable rubber objective lens cover
  • Telephoto option for SLR photography
Stay-on Case extra - Black £59, or green £82.

For a full list of specifications, see Opticrons web page.
To read a review on this model, see here.

MM4 60 GA ED/45 Travel scope + SDLv3 15-45x Eyepiece 

Combining all the features that make our travelscopes the #1 choice for thousands of users the world over, the MM4 60 GA ED series continue to deliver their maxim; “smaller, lighter, brighter, sharper” to anyone searching for a supremely compact & versatile high quality instrument for long range accurate observation while on the move.

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Designed & manufactured in Japan, the compact HDF ED optical system creates an instrument only 260mm/10.2" long. Constructed from lightweight materials, an MM4 60 weighs about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars and can be used without a support for crystal clear flat-field observation at magnifications below 20x.

Unlike binoculars, they deliver stunning clarity and definition up to 45x when fitted with HDF T or SDL zoom eyepieces. Compatible with HR2/3, HDF and SDL eyepieces, existing fieldscope owners can use their eyepiece with an MM4 body.

The waterproof multi-layer padded case designed to fit the Opticron MM3 60 GA ED Travelscope protects the scope in storage, during transport and when fitted to a tripod and in use.

Guarantee: The MM4 60 GA ED Travelscope gurantee is for 30 years (body) and 10 years (eyepiece)

Features
  • 60mm HDF ED lens design
  • Fully multi-coated optical system
  • Lightweight polycarbonate and alloy body
  • Fully protected in soft touch textured rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof
  • Wide wheel focuser with accurate 9:1 ratio dual focus system
  • Removable rubber objective lens cover
  • Large footprint +/- 90° rotating tripod sleeve
  • Telephoto option for SLR photography
Stay-on Case extra - Black £59, or green £82.
For a full list of specifications, see the Opticron page.

Opticron do their eyepieces in various levels of quality

A wide range of eyepieces are available for Opticron fieldscopes. Choosing the right one can be confusing but making the right choice will depend on price and application.

It is important you remember the eyepiece is an integral part of the system and choosing a lower quality eyepiece will affect image quality.

1. HR3 41145: Standard HR fixed magnification eyepiece with a wide field of view and long eye relief for comfort with or without glasses.

Magnifications with telescope and monocular bodies:

  • MM3•4 50 13-39x, MM3•4 60 16-48x, MM4 77 20-60x
  • HR 66 20-60x, HR 80 27-80x
  • ES 80 23-69x, ES 100 30-90x
  • IS 60(1) 16-48x, IS 70(1) 18-54x
  • Imagic IS Mono/MMS 160 8-24x 

2.  HR2 40931: Standard HR fixed magnification eyepiece with a wide field of view and long eye relief for comfort with or without glasses.

Magnifications with telescope and monocular bodies:

  • MM3•4 50 20xW, MM3•4 60 25xW, MM4 77 30xW
  • HR 66 30xW, HR 80 41xW
  • ES 80 34xW, ES 100 46xW
  • IS 60(1) 25xW, IS 70(1) 27xW
  • Imagic IS Mono/MMS 160 11x 

(1) Eyepiece adapter required

 

3. IS Zoom 40918S: 

Magnifications with current models: IS 60 18-54x, or 20-60x on the IS 70 scope.

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4. HR2 WA 40931: Standard HR fixed magnification eyepiece with a wide field of view and long eye relief for comfort with or without glasses. 

  • MM3•4 50 20xW, MM3•4 60 25xW, MM4 77 30xW
  • HR 66 30xW, HR 80 41xW
  • ES 80 34xW, ES 100 46xW
  • IS 60(1) 25xW, IS 70(1) 27xW
  • Imagic IS Mono/MMS 160 11x 

(1) Eyepiece adapter required

 

5. HR2 WA 40930: Standard HR fixed magnification eyepiece with a wide field of view and long eye relief for comfort with or without glasses.

Magnifications with telescope and monocular bodies:

  • MM3•4 50 15xW, MM3•4 60 20xW, MM4 77 23xW
  • HR 66 23xW, HR 80 31xW
  • ES 80 27xW, ES 100 36xW
  • IS 60(1) 20xW, IS 70(1) 21xW
  • Imagic IS Mono/MMS 160 9x

(1) Eyepiece adapter required

 

6. SLDv3  41270 : The SDLv3 delivers the widest FOV of any SDL eyepiece in a smaller lighter package. Designed with a 3x range for maximum versatility, the eyepiece delivers superior cross-field definition and exceptional viewing comfort with or without glasses. 

Magnifications with telescope and monocular bodies:

  • MM3•4 50 12-36x, MM3•4 60 15-45x, MM4 77 18-54x
  • ES 80 20-60x, ES 100 27-80x
  • IS 60(1) 15-45x, IS 70(1) 16-48x
  • Imagic IS Mono/MMS 160 7-21x

(1) Eyepiece adapter required

Scope stay-on cases

Waterproof multi-layer padded case designed to fit Opticron travelscopes. Protects the instrument in storage, during transport and when fitted to a tripod and in use.

  

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Universal Tele-adapter UTA 2X

 

The Opticron Universal Tele-Adapter allows you to increase the magnification of selected Opticron binoculars or telescope+eyepiece combinations by a factor of 2. Fitted to a binocular the 40951 UTA converts one half into a higher powered long eye relief monocular.

It also connects to Opticron SDL, HDF, HR and IS eyepieces.

The UTA 2x is supplied as body only with the option of fitting separate screw-on connection rings of different diameters.

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  • Compact, lightweight roof prism design
  • Fully multi-coated optical system (all air/glass surfaces)
  • Long eye relief eyepiece, simple push fit connection to binocular or fieldscope eyepiece*

*Connection ring required

The UTA 2x is supplied with eyepiece cap and neck strap

Opticron universal phone adapter USM-2

 

This fits all scope bodies.

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The Universal Smartphone Mount USM-2 provides a simple and flexible way to securely mount a smartphone onto a spottingscope or binocular eyepiece and shoot video or take photos.

Features
  • Mounting plate (Phone side) features 4 adjustable clamps that position your phone securely in place
  • Compatible with mobile phones with a screen size up to 6.5"
  • Self centering 3-pin adjustable clamp (Eyepiece side) to fix securely over viewing eyepiece
  • Fits viewing eyepieces between 31-55mm diameter
  • Lightweight - 160g
    • Finished in Black

    Opticron Cases

    All the scopes I list here have angled (45) scope body and eyepieces ( as in, you look down into the eyepiece, not straight through). This is because the vast majority of our buyers prefer them!

    Angled (45) scope:

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    Straight scope:

     

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