A low-cost, AA-powered monocular from a major optics brand, for checking on livestock, wildlife or the yard after dark. Bushnell does not publish its sensor or screen resolution.
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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| Model number | EX650 |
|---|---|
| Image | |
| Type | Monocular |
| Screen | LCD |
| Optics | |
| Optical magnification | 5x |
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 7.3 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 650 ft |
| Recording and power | |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No |
| Battery | 3 x AA (included) |
| Build | |
| Head mount included | No |
| Water protection | IPX4 |
| Weight | 13.8 oz |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Bushnell’s long-range digital monocular, for watching wildlife across a field or along a property line, ideally from a tripod. App streaming makes it easy to share the view.
Amazon $273.74A high-resolution, helmet-mountable monocular for hands-free night navigation on trails and private land. The maker publishes no battery life or water rating.
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