To see product details, add this item to your cart.
FREE Returns
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns. How to return the item? - Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Ships from: Amazon.com Sold by: Amazon.com
To see product details, add this item to your cart.
FREE Returns
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns. How to return the item? - Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Ships from: Amazon Sold by: Amazon Warehouse
Other Sellers on Amazon
100% positive over last 12 months
- 5 VIDEOS
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
Gosky 12x55 HD Monocular Telescope with BAK4 Prism & FMC Lens, Lightweight with Smartphone Adapter - For Bird Watching, Hunting, Hiking, Traveling
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | Gosky |
Optical Tube Length | 18 Millimeters |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Petzval |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount |
Product Dimensions | 6.5"D x 2.9"W x 8.27"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Power Source | Handheld |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
About this item
- 12× Magnification & 55mm Objective Lens: This Gosky monocular is equipped with 12×55 high power magnification, which is the best magnification for distance watching. It provides large field of view (352ft/1,000Yds), extending your adventures to greater possibilities.
- Premium FMC Lens & BAK-4 Prism: The HD monocular telescope uses 18mm BAK-4 optics prism and FMC (Fully Multi-Coating) lens, which could increase the monocular's light transmittance and unnecessary light reflection, delivering clear and sharp pictures.
- Lightweight Monocular & IPX7 Waterproof: The comfortable and portable hand strap could prevent the lightweight monocular scope from slipping out your hand. The IPX7 Nitrogen-filled design makes the monocular waterproof, fog-proof, dustproof and shockproof regardless of weather conditions.
- Comfortable and Intimate Visual Experience: The long eye-relief that comes from the twist-up eyecup provides you with incomparable, comfortable watching experience outdoors.
- Smartphone Adapter: Comes with a newest-version quick alignment smartphone holder, which is suitable for almost all smartphones on the market. It would help you to get a close HD IMAGEs without shaking during bird watching, hunting, hiking, camping, traveling, wildlife, scenery, etc.
Frequently bought together
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
- Gosky 12x50 Monocular for Adults, Monocular Telescope with BAK4 Prism & FMC Lens,Lightweight Monocular Ideal for Bird Watching Hunting Wildlife Hiking Traveling-BlackFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3
- 12x56 High Power Monocular Telescope with Smartphone Adapter Tripod Travel Bag, Larger Vision Monoculars for Adults Kids with BAK4 Prism & FMC Lens, Suitable for Bird WatchingFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3
- Monocular Telescope for Adult High Powered with Smartphone Adapter &Tripod, 12X55 Lightweight Waterproof HD Monocular with BAK4 Prism&FMC Lens, for Bird Watching Hunting Camping Travel HikingFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3Only 17 left in stock - order soon.
- 12x56 High Power Monocular with Phone Adapter, Tripod, Bag - BAK4 Prism & FMC Lens for Bird Watching, Hunting, Hiking, CampingFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3
- Monocular Telescope, 10x42 Monoculars for Adults, Usogood Compact Portable Waterproof Monocular with Hand Strap, Lightweight Handheld Pocket Telescope for Bird WatchingAmazon's Choicein MonocularsFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3
WARNING:
Videos
Videos for this product
5:14
Click to play video
GoSky unboxing and demo!
Customer Video
Videos for this product
0:46
Click to play video
Customer Review: Well built with bright and clear image.
V2SJ
From the brand
Compare with similar items
This Item Gosky 12x55 HD Monocular Telescope with BAK4 Prism & FMC Lens, Lightweight with Smartphone Adapter - For Bird Watching, Hunting, Hiking, Traveling | Recommendations | dummy | dummy | dummy | |
Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | |
Price | -12% $112.99$112.99 List: $128.00 | $109.99$109.99 | $79.99$79.99 | -17% $99.99$99.99 List: $119.99 | -25% $59.99$59.99 List: $79.99 |
Delivery | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 |
Customer Ratings | |||||
Easy to hold | 4.6 | — | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Light weight | 4.5 | — | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Zoom | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.8 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | — |
Picture quality | 4.1 | — | 4.9 | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Gosky-Direct | IBQ Tech | Teeth Beauty Professional | HuiHui US |
focal length | 20 millimeters | — | — | 21 millimeters | 21 millimeters |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | Petzval | Prism | convex | Prism | Prism |
objective lens diameter | 50 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 2.2 inches | 56 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
telescope mount | Equatorial Mount | Equatorial Mount | — | Fixed Mount | — |
lens coating | Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated XLT Coated | anti-reflective | Fully Multi-Coated XLT Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.25 x 2.12 x 6.95 inches |
---|---|
Item Weight | 1.54 pounds |
ASIN | B07B8XTS3Z |
Item model number | QHMN001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #152 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #16 in Monoculars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 6, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Gosky |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product Description
Gosky Monocular and Spotting Scope Product Comparison
Gosky 12x55 Monocualr | Gosky 12x50 Monocualr | Gosky 80mm Spotting Scope | Gosky 80mm ED Scope | Gosky 10x42 Binoculars | |
Customer Reviews
|
4.3 out of 5 stars
8,894
|
4.2 out of 5 stars
2,883
|
4.5 out of 5 stars
4,780
|
4.4 out of 5 stars
559
|
4.5 out of 5 stars
5,880
|
Objective Lens
| 55MM | 50MM | 80MM | 80MM | 42MM |
Magnification
| 12X | 12X | 20-60 | 20-60 | 10X |
WATERPROOF
| IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX7 |
Field of View
| 352FT | 289FT | 82.9FT-42FT | 147-69FT | 367FT |
Net Weight
| 0.80 Pounds | 0.78 Pounds | 2.20 Pounds | 3.15 Pounds | 1.40 Pounds |
Looking for specific info?
What's in the box
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the quality, picture quality, ease of use, performance, and value of the telescope. They mention that it's sturdy, works well, and is good value for money. Some are satisfied with portability, focus, and optics.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the quality of the telescope. They say the build is of great quality, it's sturdy, and has better quality glass. Some say that the included accessories are of nice quality, and there are no issues with the cases. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It’s well-made and easy to hold while using the same hand to operate the top focus wheel, which is continuous, very smooth and does not rush through..." Read more
"...Excellent for viewing. Very good optics. Excellent value and quality. Decent for phone photos...." Read more
"...All included accessories are of nice quality. The carry case has a belt loop and holds just the monocular itself. It is nice, very durable material...." Read more
"...The polymer housing (polypropylene?) is robust enough that it will probably survive an accidental drop, especially if the rubber lense covers are on...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the telescope. They say the images are clear, sharp, and bright. The objects look crystal clear, and the resolution is very close in quality. The magnification is as advertised, and it gives clarity in day and night settings. Customers also mention that the design is nice, and has good-quality lenses.
"...It is also good for distance spotting, it is easy to make out a car at 1 mile though can't read the license plate at that distance." Read more
"...The resolution is very close in quality, if not equal. The magnification is as advertised. My binoculars cost about 3 times as much!..." Read more
"...It has very good clarity and smooth operation of the focus knob. The hand strap is a wonderful accessory for handling and using the monocular...." Read more
"The image quality is good, the tripod does not wobble!" Read more
Customers find the telescope easy to use. They mention that the cell phone mount is easy to attach and focus, and the focusing ring is easy with one finger. The adapter is easy assemble and does not become a cumbersome attachment. Customers also say that the telescope makes viewing so much easier.
"...setting up my smartphone in it -- when you’ve done it once it’s quite simple, and after you’ve tightened the unit at the right place so its center..." Read more
"...Great design at less than a pound. Easy to use. Wonderful imagery." Read more
"...It’s good quality and it’s very easy to use and allows me to capture very close pictures of all the different birds in my area...." Read more
"...a Tripod .... I was & so impressed with the Monocular itself, very easy to use & durable & waterproof,dustproof, fog proof...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the telescope. They mention that it works well for night sky star and moon viewing, and is easy to use. Some say that the eyepiece works well with their glasses, and that it is helpful for bird watching. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Once on works fine. But as others have noted you need a tripod or a monopod to take decent pictures...." Read more
"This works well on its own as a monocular...." Read more
"...I have no problems with the adapter...." Read more
"Works well with an iPhone" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the telescope. They say it is well made and worth the effort.
"...In my view, the monocular alone is definitely worth the price and the five stars...." Read more
"...The Gosky is an EXCELLENT monocular for the price, it is high powered, easy to adjust, and super comfortable and secure in the hand...." Read more
"...So in summary. Excellent for viewing. Very good optics. Excellent value and quality. Decent for phone photos...." Read more
"...I think this kit is a great value for the price...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the telescope. They mention that it is fairly compact and light enough to carry on a trip. Some appreciate the small size and weight, which makes it easy to pack into a small backpack or dry sack. The product is also powerful but light weight, making it easy for viewing in a vehicle.
"...It’s essentially the right weight, size, brightness, ease of focus and accuracy of focus...." Read more
"Great gift for me! Great to carry hiking and light weight. Will need to get familiar with mono. Only used binoculars...." Read more
"...Great design at less than a pound. Easy to use. Wonderful imagery." Read more
"...This Gosky unit is small, bright, and powerful. It's easier to carry than binoculars, as it can be slipped into a pocket rather than hung around a..." Read more
Customers like the focus of the telescope. They say it can be fine-tuned very easily with the thumb and index fingers, and is smooth and accurate. They also appreciate the tight smoothness of the focusing mechanism, and the smooth operation of the focus knob. The focus adjustment dial is easily accessed, and much easier to control with single hand. Overall, customers are happy with the weight and ease of vision adjustment.
"...the same hand to operate the top focus wheel, which is continuous, very smooth and does not rush through the places you may wish to stop the focus..." Read more
"...It has very good clarity and smooth operation of the focus knob. The hand strap is a wonderful accessory for handling and using the monocular...." Read more
"...The adjustment knob is slow and smooth, it feels great to use. The polymer housing (polypropylene?)..." Read more
"...I was also able to verify that in many cases I could NOT focus outside that center area. It would be close, but not "oh, yeah.. that's sharp!"..." Read more
Customers like the optic of the telescope. They say the view is very bright, clear, and bright. They also say the optics are amazing and the unit is super light. Customers are impressed with the view, saying it's great to watch the sky at night. They mention that the monocular provides a high-definition view under relatively high magnification, and that it zooms in well.
"...It’s essentially the right weight, size, brightness, ease of focus and accuracy of focus...." Read more
"...So in summary. Excellent for viewing. Very good optics. Excellent value and quality. Decent for phone photos...." Read more
"...I’m no expert, but the optics are very good! The monocular has some heft to it, but I like that...." Read more
"...There is no issue with the actual monocular. You can see clearly with great magnification, but the maintenance reason I wanted this set was to use..." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
The holder that comes with it for taking a picture with your smartphone through the monocular looked a little daunting, but when I got to the point of actually setting up my smartphone in it -- when you’ve done it once it’s quite simple, and after you’ve tightened the unit at the right place so its center hole is properly over your phone’s camera lens (easy to do because you’re looking at your phone screen while positioning it), then the next time you want to take pictures, you put the phone in the holder, slip the entire unit over the rear lens and it’s in the right position for pictures. Then while it’s on the monocular, you’re always looking at your phone screen to see where the monocular is pointing and the way the monocular focus wheel is adjusting, as well as being able to manipulate your phone’s zoom, or any other photo/video feature on your phone to your liking in connection with the picture you’re about to take. You can of course do that either hand-held or with the monocular on your tripod.
In my view, the monocular alone is definitely worth the price and the five stars. In addition to Gosky’s smartphone attachment, I’ve added two things to their package which I think enhance its use. They’re both purchasable on Amazon. The first addition is to remedy what may be an issue for some (including me). The rear lens cap is completely removed from the monocular when it’s in use. (The front lens cap stays attached and drops down out of the way.) The issue is of course is what to do with the removed rear lens cap when using the monocular. For me, sooner or later, I’ll be distracted trying to get a picture, and when I’m done, I won’t have the slightest idea what I did with the cap. So I bought on Amazon a small package of Altura Lens Cap Holder Keepers which consist of an elastic circular strap that can be slipped around the front of the monocular and a nylon tether that reaches to the back lens cap and sticks to it with a small circular adhesive tab. Thus, you can just pull the cap off and let it hang from the monocular, or pull off the elastic strap with tethered cap and, for instance, put the elastic around your wrist. Altura Lens Cap Holder Keeper .
The second addition is a three-item package from CamKix, consisting of: (1) a small hand-held button (Bluetooth paired to your smartphone, iPhone or android) attached to a wrist strap, that will activate the shutter for photo/video so you don’t have to press anything on your smart phone when it’s attached to the monocular (reducing any person-made vibration); (2) a 7 ½ inch hand-held monopole that screws into the monocular for convenience, plus it can also be opened into a (surprisingly sturdy) table-tripod which can be used for a smartphone by (3) using the included screw-on holder for your smart phone (group pictures of friends, etc.), further, the smartphone can also be used that way on the monopole just by shutting the tripod. CamKix Camera Shutter & Tripod .
As a marine monocular and for star gazing it is fair to good -- this is a bonus because it wasn't designed for either of those things. It is also good for distance spotting, it is easy to make out a car at 1 mile though can't read the license plate at that distance.
The phone attachment is a bit cumbersome to use and takes a bit too much time for my tastes. Once on works fine. But as others have noted you need a tripod or a monopod to take decent pictures. I used a monopod and was able to finally get clear focused images. With a remote shutter I was able to get even better-quality shots.
So in summary. Excellent for viewing. Very good optics. Excellent value and quality. Decent for phone photos. But I am DSLR user and so I do not expect it be that good in quality.
4.5 out of 5
Top reviews from other countries
Die Abbildung ist, für meine Augen, glasklar und der Fokus sehr präzise einstellbar. Das Ganze ist angenehm leicht und liegt gut in der Hand, das Fokusrad ist gut zu erreichen und leichtgängig.
Man kann tatsächlich damit duschen, vor Regengüssen muss man also keine Angst haben.
Das mitgelieferte Zubehör ist rudimentär, aber funktionell. Das Stativ hat ausziehbare Beine und sicher stehende Gummifüße, der Kugelkopf lässt sich gut positionieren - zum feststellen muss man allerdings viel Kraft in den Fingern aufwenden, da der Knopf recht klein ist.
Die Handyhalterung an sich ist gut und flexibel - der Adapterring lässt sich sehr präzise über der gewünschten Linse positionieren. Dank ihrer 1/4"-Gewinde kann man sie auch ohne das Monokular als Handyhalter für Stative nutzen.
Montiert wird das ganze, indem man den Adapterring einfach auf das Monokular aufsteckt - das ist zwar etwas fummelig, hält aber ausreichend fest.
Mit dem Okular auf dem Stativ und montiertem Handyadapter sollte man wahlweise sehr gut festhalten, oder einen Timer/Fernauslöser nutzen, weil es sonst die Aufnahme schnell mal etwas verwackelt (was mir leider auch bei meiner Testaufnahme passiert ist).
Wie man auf den Bildern sieht, kann man aber durchaus mit dem Handy halbwegs passable Teleaufnahmen machen (hier: Samsung A71, 64MP, kein Zoom), ohne teure Fotoausrüstung besitzen bzw. mitführen zu müssen. An professionelles Equipment kommt das natürlich nicht ran, besser als der Kamerazoom ist es aber auf alle Fälle.
Was mir allerdings nicht ganz klar ist, ist warum das (blaue) Testmuster mit 89€ angegeben wurde, es im Shop aber nur ein grünes, ansonsten identisches Modell für 69€ gibt.
Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2024
Die Abbildung ist, für meine Augen, glasklar und der Fokus sehr präzise einstellbar. Das Ganze ist angenehm leicht und liegt gut in der Hand, das Fokusrad ist gut zu erreichen und leichtgängig.
Man kann tatsächlich damit duschen, vor Regengüssen muss man also keine Angst haben.
Das mitgelieferte Zubehör ist rudimentär, aber funktionell. Das Stativ hat ausziehbare Beine und sicher stehende Gummifüße, der Kugelkopf lässt sich gut positionieren - zum feststellen muss man allerdings viel Kraft in den Fingern aufwenden, da der Knopf recht klein ist.
Die Handyhalterung an sich ist gut und flexibel - der Adapterring lässt sich sehr präzise über der gewünschten Linse positionieren. Dank ihrer 1/4"-Gewinde kann man sie auch ohne das Monokular als Handyhalter für Stative nutzen.
Montiert wird das ganze, indem man den Adapterring einfach auf das Monokular aufsteckt - das ist zwar etwas fummelig, hält aber ausreichend fest.
Mit dem Okular auf dem Stativ und montiertem Handyadapter sollte man wahlweise sehr gut festhalten, oder einen Timer/Fernauslöser nutzen, weil es sonst die Aufnahme schnell mal etwas verwackelt (was mir leider auch bei meiner Testaufnahme passiert ist).
Wie man auf den Bildern sieht, kann man aber durchaus mit dem Handy halbwegs passable Teleaufnahmen machen (hier: Samsung A71, 64MP, kein Zoom), ohne teure Fotoausrüstung besitzen bzw. mitführen zu müssen. An professionelles Equipment kommt das natürlich nicht ran, besser als der Kamerazoom ist es aber auf alle Fälle.
Was mir allerdings nicht ganz klar ist, ist warum das (blaue) Testmuster mit 89€ angegeben wurde, es im Shop aber nur ein grünes, ansonsten identisches Modell für 69€ gibt.
Most wildlife such as owls, deer, turtles and snakes can usually only be observed from a distance. When you attempt to take their picture using only a typical smartphone, the resulting clarity of these photographs can be very disappointing. However, the high magnification and clear optics achieved by attaching my (Samsung S10) smartphone to the Gosky monocular using the included smartphone adaptor generate beautiful, crisp photographs from great distances.
I also highly recommend using a tripod or monopod to eliminate the ‘shakes’. At home, I like to use a small desktop tripod to set up the monocular and smartphone on our kitchen island overlooking the backyard. On outdoor hikes, I like to keep the monocular firmly attached to the top of my telescoping ‘walking stick’ monopod which can be adjusted to an optimum height when I’m sitting or standing. I can easily zoom in on wildlife within seconds by merely popping off the dust caps. We even used the monopod setup to watch and photograph the Canadian Snowbird jets from several kilometers away this summer. I keep my phone in my shoulder bag on our hikes, pre-attached and aligned with the phone adaptor. Then I can be ready to take pictures through the monocular in a matter of seconds by simply connecting the adapter to the monocular.
I have attached pictures of my setups and examples of wildlife taken from distances ranging from 25 feet (snake) to 300 feet (deer). The photos revealing fine details of hummingbirds and woodpeckers feeding in our backyard were taken from the comfort of our home through window glass.
I highly recommend this quality product.
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2021
Most wildlife such as owls, deer, turtles and snakes can usually only be observed from a distance. When you attempt to take their picture using only a typical smartphone, the resulting clarity of these photographs can be very disappointing. However, the high magnification and clear optics achieved by attaching my (Samsung S10) smartphone to the Gosky monocular using the included smartphone adaptor generate beautiful, crisp photographs from great distances.
I also highly recommend using a tripod or monopod to eliminate the ‘shakes’. At home, I like to use a small desktop tripod to set up the monocular and smartphone on our kitchen island overlooking the backyard. On outdoor hikes, I like to keep the monocular firmly attached to the top of my telescoping ‘walking stick’ monopod which can be adjusted to an optimum height when I’m sitting or standing. I can easily zoom in on wildlife within seconds by merely popping off the dust caps. We even used the monopod setup to watch and photograph the Canadian Snowbird jets from several kilometers away this summer. I keep my phone in my shoulder bag on our hikes, pre-attached and aligned with the phone adaptor. Then I can be ready to take pictures through the monocular in a matter of seconds by simply connecting the adapter to the monocular.
I have attached pictures of my setups and examples of wildlife taken from distances ranging from 25 feet (snake) to 300 feet (deer). The photos revealing fine details of hummingbirds and woodpeckers feeding in our backyard were taken from the comfort of our home through window glass.
I highly recommend this quality product.