Although binoculars are probably the best-known and popular optical devices around, there are certain people that would rather go for a more “stealth” and inconspicuous device, still capable, though, of providing the same magnification levels. And that's also the case with the particular item you'll read about as follows, namely the Barska 10 x 25 Lucid View Camo Monocular, which delivers a 10x zoom level in a very rugged and tough body.



The possibility of withstanding quite a fair amount of shocks is probably the main selling point of the device from Barska. Thus, the monocular has been equipped with a black or camouflage protective rubber layer, which will reduce the level of shocks should the optical device be accidentally dropped and will also withstand splashing. However, in order to avoid the situations mentioned above, the Lucid View monocular sports a firm grip design.



Now, for the actual optics-related features. Pretty much as the name says it, the Barska 10 x 25 Lucid View Camo Monocular offers users a 10x magnification level, attained with the help of the 25-mm objective lens. We're also dealing here with a roof-type prism (BK-7 glass), fully coated, as well as with an eyepiece focus system.



Other important optical features worth mentioning are the field of view (288 degrees at 1000 yards / 96 degrees at 1000 meters), the 8 meter close focus distance and the 10.5 eye relief.



Luckily, the Barska 10 x 25 Lucid View Monocular is not exactly extremely expensive, selling for just around 20 US dollars at various online retailers.