Key Features

• 8×25 Optical Monocular
• WiFi Connection to Smartphones
• Identify Birds via Android and iOS Apps
• Integrated 13MP Digital Camera

Swarovski brings bird watching into the 21st century with the innovative 8×25 dG Digital Guide Monocular. Beyond your typical monocular, the dG’s compact housing is host to a 13MP digital camera and a WiFi node that interfaces with apps for iOS or Android smartphones and tablets to accurately identify bird species, document the sighting, and let you share what you’ve seen. Optically, the monocular is built to the high standards you’d expect from Swarovski with their SWAROBRIGHT, SWAROTOP, and SWARODUR coatings that produce bright and clear views.

App Interface

• Internal camera and WiFi interface allows users to identify and document bird sightings and share them
• In-view reticle ensures the user is identifying the correct bird of interest
• Integrated 13MP digital camera captures fine details to aid in accurate identification by the app
• 1280×720 maximum video resolution
• Merlin Bird ID, dG App, and dG Mammals (Europe only) for iOS and Android devices
• Capable of transmitting information to 5 devices running the apps

Optical Performance

• Moderate 8x magnification brings subjects in close for observation and identification without narrowing the field of view
• 25mm objective keeps the optical components compact to make room for the electronics, ensuring a comfortable and highly portable overall design
• SWAROBRIGHT phase-correcting prism coating eliminates internal interference to improve contrast and resolution
• SWAROTOP anti-reflective multi-coating maximizes light transmission, improves contrast and clarity
• SWARODUR exterior lens coatings offer scratch resistance while allowing dirt, dust, oils, and sap to be easily cleaned off without leaving residue to ensure clear and smudge-free views
• 109M field of view allows users to scan wide swaths of the landscape for birds of interest for identification
• Long 17mm eye relief improves viewing comfort with reduced eyestrain
• Comfortable 3.1 exit pupil

Handling and Construction

• Large slip-resistant center focus wheel
• 4 dioptric correction ensures camera and view are properly focused
• Twist-up rubber eyecup for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• IP67-rated dust and waterproof, allowing its use in harsh conditions
• Compact design is under 6″ long for maximum portability and ease of use
• Broad 14 to 131 operating temperature range
• Auto-off function after 15 minutes of inactivity preserves battery life
• USB charging port for battery
• Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery with a maximum runtime of 6 hours