In view of other monocular I tested this one is above ground (often between 8x and 12x) The zoom option is new to me, a little strange for now but for the price nothing to complain about. Works very well and sent with "surprise, surprise" a small pouch / Case that can be put on a belt or other. Frankly not bad at all, I'm so etonné I still can not believe it and look for the hidden screw ^ _ ^;