As the name suggests, Minox designed their 10x44 X-active Binoculars to allow you to move fast, find game, and track it—to be your go-to optic that you'll keep in your hunting kit year-round.

Minox eschews convention by utilizing a 44mm objective, instead of the much more common 42mm size. The larger lens provides performance increases across the board, including light-gathering capability to keep views bright in challenging conditions and a wider exit pupil and a longer eye relief than you typically see in 10x binoculars of this size. Proprietary M* anti-reflection multi-coatings on the lenses and phase-corrected roof prisms transmit bright and clear high-contrast images with true neutral color rendition and crisp clarity. From the wide field of view to the ultra-long eye relief, all of the X-active's performance enhancements are critical components for scanning the terrain while identifying your target and maintaining sight of it without it seeing or smelling you.

Utilizing an open-bridge/dual-hinge configuration helps to cut weight without sacrificing stability while providing plenty of room to wrap your hands completely around the optical tubes for a better grip, even if you need to use them one-handed. The chassis is made of a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy wrapped in a protective armor that provides a slip-resistant grip—especially in cold and wet weather. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be resistant to internal fogging and also waterproof and submersible to 16'—so the X-active will fair better than you if the binoculars tumble into a stream or pond. And if you do end up in a stream, tethered objective lens caps and one-piece ocular rainguard prevent their loss while allowing for fast reaction when opportunities present themselves.

Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms    M* Anti-Reflection Lens Coatings    Ultra-Wide 66° Apparent Angle of View    Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof    Open-Bridge, Dual-Hinge Configuration    Armored Aluminum Alloy Chassis    Large Knurled Center Focus Wheel    Rubber-Armored Exterior    Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter    Twist-Up Rubber Eyecups

• Powerful 10x magnification allows for detailed observation of distant subjects
• Atypical 44mm objective lenses provide improved light-gathering capability versus the more common 42mm for better low light performance while helping to produce a wider and more comfortable exit pupil and eye relief
• Roof prism light path produces smaller optical tubes versus Porro prism design for more comfortable handling without compromising performance
• Phase-correcting prism coatings reduce or eliminate internal interference to correct ghosting and halos for better resolution and clarity
• Proprietary M* anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission to boost contrast and produce a neutral color rendition to make colors appear more true and natural
• Ultra-wide 66° apparent angle of view reduces the appearance of distracting hand shake and the need for the user to move their head to see the scene in front of them
• Spacious 346-foot field of view at 1000 yards

• Open-bridge, dual-hinge configuration offers stability and rigidity
• Bridge design provides more gripping surface for steadier handling
• Large knurled center focus wheel is easy to manipulate in cold and wet weather or when wearing gloves
• ±4 right-eye dioptric correction enables to achieve tack sharp focus even if their eyesight isn't perfect
• Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• Tripod mountable with 1/4"-20 socket
• Long 17mm eye relief improves viewing comfort and reduces eyestrain
• Comfortable 4.4mm exit pupil will completely cover pupils, even in low light conditions, to keep the whole scene in view

• Compact design is ideal for hunting and birding
• Bridge offers much more gripping surface area versus conventional designs to make it more comfortable and secure to hold the binocular with one hand
• Protective rubber armoring
• Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for water and fogproof performance
• Textured exterior for sure handling in cold and wet weather
• Tethered one-piece ocular rainguard and objective lens caps prevent loss and allow for fast reaction when opportunities present themselves
• Broad 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) operating temperature range
• Length of just 5.5 inches
• Weight: 26 ounces

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would a Pentax 67ii body with a prime lens attached plus one more prime lens fit in the bottom compartment?

A: I can fit a Canon 5D mark III with battery grip and a 24-70L in there comfortably. I use this as as travel backpack, actually bought it in NYC at BH photo when there and it is by far the comfiest and best travel backpack I have ever used or bought! Well worth it as it's basically a half half backpack and can store your camera with easy access (and can add a separate lock) and then in the top half add your shopping or a jumper etc..

Q: 2. Whats the difference between this and the first version? other than a slightly bigger laptop until what else is different?a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003551-REG/manfrotto_mb_ma_bp_a1_advanced_active_backpack_i.html target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003551-REG/manfrotto_mb_ma_bp_a1_advanced_active_backpack_i.html/a

A: That is the only difference between the two models. The version II takes a 15 to 17 Lap Top, and the version I only accommodates up to a 15 .

Q: 3. What are the main differences between X-Active 8x25 and the older Minox BV 8x25 (62059) they replaced? I compared the specs and can see the X-Active are a few ounces lighter but not much else. Are there any differences in terms of optics?

A: Newer coatings and a newer procedure to put the coating on the elements. Increases light transmission and colors

Q: 4. Would a micro 4/3 camera with a zoom lens attached plus another small prime lens fit in the TOP compartment? I plan to put a full size camera and lenses in the bottom compartment.

A: This bag is meant to hold a single camera and 3 lenses. It may not be a good fit when using 2 cameras and additional lenses. We do not recommend it for that. You may want to look at larger bags designed to hold more than 1 camera, such as B&H # CAGBD200EG.

Q: 5. What are the dimensions of the upper compartment? I'd like to be able to stow a compact umbrella 15 long.

A: A 15 umbrella won't fit directly. The compartment is 11x11 inches. But you can either use the outside pocket meant for a tripod or you could unzip a small portion of the devider between the lower and upper compartment. In both cases you should be OK.

Q: 6. What are the main differences between X-Active 8x25 and the older Minox BV 8x25 (62059) they replace? I compared the specs and can see the X-Active are a few ounces lighter but not much else. Are there any differences in terms of optics?

A: Its a newer coating and a newer procedure on putting the coatings on. Better image color results and improvement in light transmission

Q: 7. will this hold a Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens, D300s with battery, plus two additional lenses & flash?

A: This backpack would not fit your equipment, my apologies. I would recommend going with the Manfrotto Veloce V Backpack. It will be a better fit. Website link: http://bhpho.to/1MPTbaI

Q: 8. What strap is equivalent to the Tamrac N27 Boomerang QuickRelease Camera Strap (Blue) ?

A: These camera straps are very wide, like the Tamrac Boomerang strap: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917751-REG/case_logic_dcs_101_cross_body_camera_strap.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1137470-REG/indigo_marble_sc35_padded_neoprene_anti_slip_sling.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278405-REG/blackrapid_361009_hybrid_breathe_double_strap.html

Q: 9. Does this binocular come with front and back rain guards? On Minox's website it indicates that it does but I don't see it mentioned here under what comes in the box. Thanks.

A: Yes it dose come with caps.

Q: 10. Di you have store her in philippines?

A: B&H has just one superstore location in the Midtown West/Hudson Yards neighborhood Manhattan, NYC.