Nikon Introduces MONARCH Fieldscope Series
July 14, 2016
Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of its MONARCH Fieldscope models, consisting of four Fieldscope bodies and three eyepieces exclusively designed for the series.
Employing a new optical design, these MONARCH Fieldscopes deliver high optical performance with a crystal-clear field of view. As successor models to the ED82/EDIII Fieldscopes, they will provide an exciting new experience of observation.
MONARCH Fieldscopes ensure a contrast-rich field of view with Nikon's ED (extra-low dispersion) glass and true-to-life colour fidelity, with multilayer coating applied to all lens and prism surfaces for powerful light transmission.
The MEP eyepieces utilise a new optical system, and feature a Field Flattener Lens System that achieves consistent sharpness and clarity across the entire field of view. While providing a wide field of view, sufficiently long eye relief is also assured.
When attached to a Fieldscope, each of these MEP eyepieces is waterproof, ensuring safe use even during unexpected weather changes.
The new MONARCH Fieldscopes are true heirs to the widely acclaimed "MONARCH" brand which has gained tremendous popularity among birdwatchers and nature observation lovers. As a brand that consistently delivers highly reliable performance, Nikon remains committed to the further expansion of its attractive MONARCH lineup to meet the needs of a wide range of users around the world.
MONARCH Fieldscopes
Fieldscope Eyepiece MEP Series
MONARCH Fieldscope Key Features
- Advanced Apochromat Optical System with ED (extra-low dispersion) glass minimises chromatic aberration to the furthest limit of the visible light range, realising a contrast-rich, clearer field of view
- Field Flattener Lens System provides consistent sharpness across the entire field of view, all the way to the periphery
- Multilayer coating is applied to all lens and prism surfaces for natural and bright images
- Bright and clear view is achieved with a total reflection prism.
Straight models use a Porro prism, while angled-type models employ Nikon's original prism. - Optimised Focusing System provides different focus speeds that allow you to operate at an optimised speed; fine action for focusing on distant subjects and coarser action for nearby subjects
- Three eyepieces exclusively designed for MONARCH Fieldscopes. All eyepieces feature a Type 1 Bayonet Mount with lock for easy attachment and detachment.
- Aluminium alloy body employed for high durability
- Waterproof and fog-free with nitrogen gas*
- *The product will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth of 1 metre/3.3 feet for up to 10 minutes (NOT designed for underwater usage)
- Built-in sliding hood blocks harmful light to the optical system and protects the objective lens
- Objective lens with thread for filter attachment
[82mm-diameter models: 86mm (P=1.0), 60mm-diameter models: 67mm (P=0.75)] - Knurling pattern on the focusing ring for excellent operability
Fieldscope Eyepiece MEP Series Common Key Features
- Three eyepieces exclusively designed for MONARCH Fieldscopes. All eyepieces feature a Type 1 Bayonet Mount with lock for easy attachment and detachment.
- Field Flattener Lens System provides consistent sharpness across the entire field of view, all the way to the periphery
- Multilayer coating is applied to all lens surfaces for natural and bright images
- Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups facilitate easy positioning of the eyes at the correct eyepoint
- Waterproof structure* sealed with O-ring when attached to a MONARCH Fieldscope body (Eyepiece is not waterproof)
- *Equivalent to rainfall of 5mm (0.2 in.) per minute for a duration of 30 minutes. (NOT designed for underwater usage)
- Compact digital camera COOLPIX series and Advanced Camera Nikon 1 series can be attached using optional digiscoping accessories (Some models are not compatible)
MEP-38W Key Features
38x (When attached to MONARCH Fieldscope 82 series)
30x (When attached to MONARCH Fieldscope 60 series)
- Optimum image quality and outstandingly wide field of view
- Outstandingly wide 66.4° apparent field of view
- Effectively corrects curvature of field and astigmatism, realising uniformly high resolution all the way to the periphery
MEP-20-60 Key Features
20-60x (When attached to MONARCH Fieldscope 82 series)
16-48x (When attached to MONARCH Fieldscope 60 series)
- A versatile 3x zoom eyepiece for a wide range of applications
- Clear and highly uniform sharp image with effectively corrected chromatic aberration, all the way to the periphery throughout the entire zoom range
MEP-30-60W Key Features
30-60x (When attached to MONARCH Fieldscope 82 series)
24-48x (When attached to MONARCH Fieldscope 60 series)
- Superior optical performance eyepiece over the entire 2x zoom range
- Advanced optical design provides a wide field of view while optimally correcting image distortions over the entire zoom range
- Ultra-high optical resolving power as well as a sharp and clear view, throughout the entire zoom range
MONARCH Fieldscope Specifications
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| Model name | MONARCH Fieldscope 82ED-S | MONARCH Fieldscope 82ED-A | MONARCH Fieldscope 60ED-S | MONARCH Fieldscope 60ED-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective diameter (mm) | 82 | 60 | ||
| Close focusing distance (m/ft) | 5.0/16.4 | 3.3/10.8 | ||
| Filter-attachment size (mm) | 86 (P=1.0) | 67 (P=0.75) | ||
| Length (mm/in.) (body only) *1 | 325 (355*2)/ 12.8 (14.0*2) |
334 (364*2)/ 13.1 (14.3*2) |
262 (285*2)/ 10.3 (11.2*2) |
270 (293*2)/ 10.6 (11.5*2) |
| Height (mm/in.) (body only) *1 | 124/4.9 | 112/4.4 | 124/4.9 | 110/4.3 |
| Width (mm/in.) (body only) *1 | 103/4.1 | 108/4.3 | 93/3.7 | 98/3.9 |
| Weight (g/oz) (body only) *1 | 1,650/ 58.2 |
1,640/ 57.8 |
1,260/ 44.4 |
1,250/ 44.1 |
| Waterproof performance | Fieldscope unit: Waterproof and fog-proof (up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 10 min., nitrogen gas purged)*3 | |||
- *1Without caps.
- *2When hood is fully extended.
- *3This product will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth of 1 metre (3.3 feet) for up to 10 minutes. NOT designed for underwater usage.
- Note: Above specifications do not include eyepieces.
MONARCH Fieldscope MEP Eyepiece Specifications
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| Model name | MEP-38W | MEP-20-60 | MEP-30-60W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with MONARCH 82 series | with MONARCH 60 series | with MONARCH 82 series | with MONARCH 60 series | with MONARCH 82 series | with MONARCH 60 series | |
| Magnification (x) | 38 | 30 | 20-60 | 16-48 | 30-60 | 24-48 |
| Angular field of view (Real/degree) | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.1-1.0*3 | 2.6-1.2*3 | 2.0-1.2*3 | 2.5-1.5*3 |
| Angular field of view (Apparent/degree)*1 | 66.4 | 40.4-54.3*3 | 55.3-65.6*3 | |||
| Field of view at 1,000 m/yd. (m/ft.) | 35/105 | 44/132 | 37-17*3/ 111-51*3 |
45-21*3/ 135-63*3 |
35-21*3/ 105-63*3 |
44-26*3/ 132-78*3 |
| Exit pupil (mm) | 2.2 | 2.0 | 4.1-1.4*3 | 3.8-1.3*3 | 2.7-1.4*3 | 2.5-1.3*3 |
| Relative brightness |
4.8 | 4.0 | 16.8-2.0*3 | 14.4-1.7*3 | 7.3-2.0*3 | 6.3-1.6*3 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 18.5 | 16.1-15.3*3 | 15.2-14.2*3 | |||
| Length (mm/in.) *2 | 73/2.9 | 89/3.5 | 91/3.6 (with DS) *4 92/3.6 (with TS) *5 |
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| Outer diameter (mm/in.)*2 | 61/2.4 | 62/2.4 | 62/2.4 | |||
| Weight (g/oz)*2 | 270/9.5 | 350/12.3 | 370/13.1 (with DS)*4 400/14.1 (with TS)*5 |
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| Waterproof performance | Eyepiece: Not waterproof With Fieldscope attached: Waterproof (water equivalent to 5mm (0.2 in.) per minute for a duration of 30 minutes)*6 |
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- *1Calculated based on the ISO14132-1:2002 standard.
- *2Without caps.
- *3Designed reference value at highest magnification.
- *4When the DS (digiscoping) ring attachment is attached.
- *5When the TS (turn slide) ring attachment is attached.
- *6This product will suffer no damage to the optical system in falling water equivalent to 5mm (0.2 in.) rainfall per minute for a duration of 30 minutes. NOT designed for underwater usage.
- Note: Because values shown on these charts were designed values rounded up/down, calculation of figures may not match exactly.
The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.