Budget MPVO 1400yrds - Discovery Optics

Published on July 11, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video reviews the Discovery Optics HD MPVO at a distance of approximately 1400 yards on Mount Davidson. The reviewer notes good color accuracy and clarity, though with some softening at the edges. Performance at 6x magnification is described as very good, with no visible chromatic aberration. At 12x, light, contrast, and detail decrease, and the eyebox becomes tight and unforgiving, but target acquisition of a 3-foot sign and a hiker is still possible.

Quick Summary

The Discovery Optics HD MPVO provides good color accuracy and clarity at 1400 yards, with excellent performance at 6x magnification and no visible chromatic aberration. While 12x magnification reduces light, contrast, and detail, and tightens the eyebox, target acquisition of a 3-foot sign and a hiker remains possible.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Discovery Optics HD
  2. 00:03Location: Mount Davidson (1400 Yards)
  3. 00:07Initial View: Clarity and Color Accuracy
  4. 00:15Magnification Effects
  5. 00:19Performance at 6x Magnification
  6. 00:25Chromatic Aberration Check
  7. 00:33Performance at 12x Magnification
  8. 00:38Eyebox Tightness
  9. 00:42Target Acquisition: Trail Marker Sign
  10. 00:53Target Acquisition: Hiker

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Discovery Optics HD perform at 1400 yards?

At 1400 yards, the Discovery Optics HD offers good color accuracy and clarity, though with some edge softening. At 6x magnification, it's very good with no chromatic aberration. At 12x, light, contrast, and detail decrease, and the eyebox becomes tight, but target acquisition is still possible.

What are the optical limitations of the Discovery Optics HD at high magnification?

At higher magnifications, such as 12x, the Discovery Optics HD experiences a loss of light, contrast, and detail. The eyebox also becomes significantly tighter and less forgiving, requiring precise eye placement.

Can you identify small targets at 1400 yards with the Discovery Optics HD?

Yes, even with the optical compromises at 12x magnification, a 3-foot trail marker sign on a pole and a hiker in a red jacket were discernible at 1400 yards, indicating capability for target acquisition at this distance.

Is chromatic aberration an issue with the Discovery Optics HD at long range?

The reviewer did not observe chromatic aberration with the Discovery Optics HD at 6x magnification, even when viewing tree lines silhouetted against the sky at 1400 yards. This suggests good performance in managing color fringing.

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