Saw a deal on the Mesay High Definition Monocular Telescope (link to product page while it lasts) via Boing Boing Store back in like late September 2020. At the time it seemed like a good sale/deal and I was weak.
I read the description and was sucked in by the bragged-about magnification. I was also intrigued by the cellphone holder/attachment and tripod. I figured even if the magnication wasn't as high as advertised that it still had to be good enough. Right?
I justified a needless purchase to myself until I pulled the trigger.
Instantly I had buyer's remorse and regret. I really didn't need this and I knew the details of the product could not be as fantastical as it seemed.
I couldn't believe I fell for it and berated myself for being weak.
Yeah, all this I did to myself for what? A product that I now was going to have to wait a few weeks for as I think it was coming from China.
I think I received the product in like 7-10 days. It came in a box in a padded yellow envelope.
The product page had this description:
With dazzling 50×60 magnification capabilities, bring this item to range on someone over 3,000 feet away — and you'll be able to see their face. Need to read something like a house number or a sign from almost 10,000 feet away? You're covered there, too.
Let me just state for the record: Lies, LIES, LIES, LIES
"At just 6.5 inches long" there is no way this has a magnification as powerful as they claim. This monocular seems comparable to my 10x50 binoculars and nothing strong. I think the only benefit is the cellphone attachment but I haven't had a chance to test it out, yet.
Below are my pics of the monocular out of the box. Nothing spectacular.
FINAL VERDICT: I would pass on this monocular unless you can get it for a VERY cheap price. It could be nice for 10x50 power in a lighter monocular versus a heavier binocular. Once again, I was wrapped up in my fetish for lights and lenses. HA!
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