Used Opticron 8x20 gallery Scope Monocular
£69 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLittle or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Like New, early jVersion, made in Japan
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Case/Caps /Box
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Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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Ask the people who tested it. We’ll check any detail or send extra photos before you buy.
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Opticron Gallery Scope 8x20 - compact close-focus monocular for detail/gallery use.
About this binocular
The Opticron Gallery Scope 8x20 is a compact monocular-style close-focus optical aid, designed originally for art gallery and museum use. 8x magnification, very close focus (down to around 0.2m), single-eyepiece monocular rather than binocular. Useful as a pocket spotter for detail work.
Build & handling
| Configuration | 8x20 monocular (8x magnification, 20mm objective) |
|---|---|
| Prism type | Roof prism (compact) |
| Coating | Multi-coated |
| Close focus | Approx. 0.20m (very close - designed for detail inspection) |
| Weight | Approx. 70g |
| Water/fog proof | No |
Works with
- Lanyard cord (included on most units)
Best for
A specialist close-focus monocular - originally designed for gallery and museum visitors to examine paintings and artifacts up close, also useful for birdwatching in dense cover, stamp/coin collecting, and any detail-inspection task. Monocular (single eyepiece) rather than binocular, making it smaller and lighter - you look through one eye only.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a binocular or monocular?
Monocular - single optical tube, you look through one eye. Lighter, smaller and less expensive than a binocular, at the cost of stereoscopic (depth-perceiving) viewing.
Why does it focus so close?
The Gallery Scope's signature feature - close-focus down to around 20cm lets you examine paintings, maps, stamps and fine details as though using a magnifying glass. Normal binoculars typically won't focus closer than 2-5m.
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