Opticron Imagic IS 14x30 specs and field of view
On the Imagic IS 14x30 the field narrows to 231 ft at 14x, in a stabilized 30 mm body that weighs 19 oz.
- Field of view
- 231 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 9.5 ft
- Weight
- 19 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Image stabilized
- Waterproof
Who the Imagic IS 14x30 suits
Faraway subjects suit the high power, and stabilization helps hold the image still. Eye relief is 15 mm and close focus is 9.5 ft.
An exit pupil of 2.1 mm and a relative brightness of 4.6, both calculated, mean dim light is a weak point.
Imagic IS 14x30 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Opticron lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Imagic IS 14x30 specifications
Imagic IS 14x30 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 14x30 size.
| Magnification | 14x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 30 mm |
| Field of view | 231 ft at 1,000 yd (77 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 9.5 ft (2.9 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 54 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 19 oz (539 g) |
| Waterproofing | IPX-4 Splashproof |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 2.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 4.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Other sizes of the Imagic IS
Opticron makes the Imagic IS in 4 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Imagic IS 14x30 | 14x30 | 231 ft | 15 mm | 9.5 ft | 19 oz | 2.1 mm | |
| Opticron Imagic IS 10x30 | 10x30 | 270 ft | 15 mm | 9.5 ft | 18.8 oz | 3 mm | |
| Opticron Imagic IS 12x30 | 12x30 | 264 ft | 15 mm | 9.5 ft | 18.9 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Imagic IS 16x42 | 16x42 | 198 ft | 15 mm | 13.1 ft | 22.6 oz | 2.6 mm |
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Imagic IS 14x30 questions
Imagic IS 14x30: does it work with glasses?
Imagic IS 14x30 has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Imagic IS 14x30: what does 14x30 mean?
Imagic IS 14x30 magnifies 14 times through 30 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.