Nikon Travelite VI 12x25 CF specs and field of view
Weighing 9.7 oz, the Travelite VI 12x25 CF is lighter than the 10.6 oz median for its size, and it has a 4.2 degree field.
- Field of view
- 219 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 11.1 mm
- Close focus
- 13.1 ft
- Weight
- 9.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 5: 9.7 oz
Who the Travelite VI 12x25 CF suits
The 9.7 oz weight and 13.1 ft close focus suit long carries where you want 12x power. Eye relief of 11.1 mm matches the size median.
The 219 ft field and 2.1 mm calculated exit pupil are narrow and dim, and Nikon prints no waterproof rating.
Travelite VI 12x25 CF can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Travelite VI 12x25 CF is one of 5 models in the 12x25 binoculars comparison.
Travelite VI 12x25 CF specifications
Travelite VI 12x25 CF figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x25 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 219 ft at 1,000 yd (73 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 47.5° |
| Eye relief | 11.1 mm |
| Close focus | 13.1 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 9.7 oz (275 g) |
| Length | 4.3 in (110 mm) |
| Width | 4.6 in (118 mm) |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 2.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 4.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Travelite VI 12x25 CF against other 12x25 binoculars
Travelite VI 12x25 CF shows 219 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 236 ft median of the 5 12x25 models in the chart. At 9.7 oz it is at or under the 10.6 oz median weight for the size.
Travelite VI 12x25 CF and its nearest rivals
Travelite VI 12x25 CF next to the 12x25 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Travelite VI 12x25 CF | 219 ft | 11.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 9.7 oz | 2.1 mm | ||
| Bushnell H2O 12x25 | 262 ft | 8 mm | 19 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.1 mm | ||
| Bushnell H2O 12x25 Compact | 262 ft | 8 mm | 19 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.1 mm | ||
| Nikon Travelite EX 12x25 CF | 219 ft | 15.9 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.9 oz | 2.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Travelite VI
Nikon makes the Travelite VI in 3 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Travelite VI 12x25 CF | 12x25 | 219 ft | 11.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 9.7 oz | 2.1 mm |
| Nikon Travelite VI 8x25 CF | 8x25 | 294 ft | 14 mm | 9.8 ft | 9.3 oz | 3.1 mm |
| Nikon Travelite VI 10x25 CF | 10x25 | 261 ft | 11.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 9.5 oz | 2.5 mm |
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Travelite VI 12x25 CF questions
Travelite VI 12x25 CF: does it work with glasses?
Travelite VI 12x25 CF has 11.1 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Travelite VI 12x25 CF: what does 12x25 mean?
Travelite VI 12x25 CF magnifies 12 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Travelite VI 12x25 CF: how wide is the view?
Travelite VI 12x25 CF shows a view 219 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 236 ft median of the 5 12x25 models in the chart.