Monocular Telescope - 12x56 High Powered, Compact, Dust-Proof, Waterproof, Handheld Scope with Smartphone Adapter and Metal Tripod - Ideal for Hunting, Stargazing, Birdwatching, and Outdoor Adventures

I did my research and looked at many options before making my choice of a 12x50 High Power Monocular Telescope. First of all, I will start with the monocular which is light weight about 8.4oz, powerful, compact size that is perfect for traveling with a high-quality lens. Second of all and what I like the most is the cell phone holder which is really easy to use, what surprised me the most is that you get two types of phone holder in the box, one for small smartphones and the second one for larger smartphones, so you don't have to worry about your phone size... both are really easy to connect to the scope. The tripod is also made from good-quality materials and is enough stable to provide quality pictures. In the box there is a lifetime warranty card... so I believe this is pretty cool, instructions, cleaning cloth, hand strap and a case for the monocular which is really nice I took the little monocular to try it and once I connected it to the phone I was surprised how far and clear this scope can go, I took some pictures of two beautiful ducks that were about 350ft away from the camera and the result is amazing, I can't wait to take it with me in my next adventure. Overall, this is very easy to assemble and very straightforward to use, with great accessories and great quality lens, I will definitely recommend this monocular... really worth the money

I purchased this item as An “open box” as a casual scope to keep in my car for birding. For less than $6 I received a mid-level monoscope with surprisingly excellent quality, very easy to use and with a holding strap that allows me to easily locate and sharpen images with one hand. The included mini-tripod was sturdy and the carry case was not bad. The images were sharp and lens quality rivaled that of more expensive brands. The camera attachment was not great but i it wasn’t why i made the purchase. The lens caps were a thick rubber and stay in a place well. The bottom lens cover is attached to the scope but even though the eyepiece cover is not attached, it stays in place and I’ve not lost it yet (a miracle considering I misplaced the lens caps in the 2-3 days for both sets of binoculars and for my telescope). I would recommend if this is the magnification and lens size that you need, and you are using them as a hobbyist. Im cannot judge the appropriateness of any monoculars or binoculars for professional use, but I am familiar with lens quality as a microscopist and saw no obvious flaws. I believe that most would consider the purchase to be a pleasant experience, even at the reasonable full price of <$40.

Despite all the hype around "StarScope" - not this item but very similar - neither are "Zoom" monoculars or lenses. These are a *fixed* 12x monocular (half a 'binocular') or a lens for smart camera. I spent at least 15 minutes trying to find the zoom control before reading the description carefully. -1 Star for hype. That said, this item is impressive and includes the 12x Monocular/lens, storage bar, tripod, smart phone adapter, tripod mount, lanyard, front and rear lens covers, cleaning cloth, and very rudimentary instructions. Plus a card for a free {surprise} and a link to YouTube for instructions which the most popular has less than 300 views. There are other YouTube videos with honest reviews of the StarScope. Update: -1 star for saying this is a 50mm objective lens, it's actually just 42 (?) mm. Update 2: Added back one star, I was over influenced by StarScope hype, HD360pro didn't do that. But not focus control reads 12x50, IPX7, Waterproof, 288ft at 1000yds. I can't confirm the 12x zoom, actual measurement of the objective lense is closer to 40mm, and 288ft at 1000 yds is nowhere near a "wide field of view." To their credit, they emailed me and offered a refund if I was not satisfied. For the price I paid, this is well worth it, just not 5 stars due to misstatements in the description.

Excellent quality. Well constructed. Crisp and clear images. Portable, but the tripod and attachment for a smartphone camera is brilliant. If you hold it up and look, you will see it has a rather narrow field of view. It is ideal for setting up a shot and taking it. It is NOT a zoom lens, but rather a relatively powerful fixed lens, feeling a bit like a telescope. Nice product and fabulous price. A satisfied customer.

It’s a gift but looks awesome when I tried it out.

I tried the product using I phone and samsung. The quality of pictures are not good, they are blurred with no difference vs. output from mobile camera. So, returning the product.

Hört sich mächtig gewaltig an. Ist aber eine recht wackelige Angelegenheit. Nach viel Fummelei hatte ich ein mäßiges Ergebnis: Bild zu dunkel, wackelig und der Zoom ist gering. Ich werde es niemals auf Spaziergänge mitnehmen. Auch als Mono-Okular taugt es kaum. Mein 60 Jahre altes Fernglas Erbstück ist hier deutlich überlegen. Ein alter Camcorder von Panasonic oder Sony war vor Jahrzehnten Welten besser. Das ist keine technische Entwicklung, eher etwas für die Jahrmarkt Los-Bude. Das Teleskop wird in Kürze die Mülltonne von innen beobachten können.

Nice quality telescope and additions. Tried it recently on a wildlife weekend and happy with the result.

Bought for hiking trips. Works great/easy hand operation- adjustment at finger tip, lightweight and good magnifying and clear optics

Wonderful to take on adventures