Coin-Operated Binoculars and Telescopes

Vista scopes make coin-operated binoculars and telescopes in both a standard model and an ADA (wheelchair accessible) model. We also make coin-operated specialty models such as our memorial machine, our customized height machine and our wall-mounted machine.
Once you decide on a coin model, you need to choose between 10X magnification and 20X magnification in a binocular or 20X and 35X magnification in a telescope.

10X vs. 20X vs. 35X

Magnification ratings are in comparison to the human eye. Therefore, 10X magnification is bringing the image 10X closer and 20X is 20X closer, etc. Please see our magnification examples to view the difference. There is always a trade-off: the lower the magnification, the smaller the image but the wider the field of view. For example, if you want to see all the sailboats in the lake, use 10X - if you want to see just the people on one boat, use a higher magnification.

Available Models

Model	Style	Magnification	Coin Acceptance
M10XC	Binoculars	10X	Mechanical
M20XC	Binoculars	20X	Mechanical
M20XTC	Telescope	20X	Mechanical
M35XTC	Telescope	35X	Mechanical
M50XTC	Telescope	50X	Mechanical

Specifications

	M10XC	M20XC	M20XTC	M35XTC	M50XTC
Optics
Magnification	10x	20x (Waterproof Optics)	20x (Waterproof Optics)	35x (Waterproof Optics)	50x (Waterproof Optics)
Field of View	400 feet at 1000 yds	120 feet at 1000 yds	110 feet at 1000 yds	90 feet at 1000 yds	90 feet at 1000 yds
Focus	Auto Focus	Yes - reciprocating	Yes	Yes	Yes
Objective Diameter	50 mm	60 mm	60 mm	60 mm	60 mm
Exit Pupil Aperture	5 mm	3 mm	3 mm	2.5 mm	2.5 mm
Interpupilliary Distance	2.5 inches	2.5 inches
Long Eye Relief	yes
Construction
Viewing Head	polished aluminum
Viewing Head Support Arms	stainless steel
Main Tube	powdercoated aluminum 0.1875 inch wall thickness
Base	powdercoated aluminum
Standing Ring	cast aluminum
Standing Ring Height from floor	12 inches
Coin Mechanism
Mechanical crank coin acceptor	Domestic and foreign coin acceptors available
Coin Capacity	2000 US quarters
Timing Mechanism
Type	Circuit Board timing mechanism
Standard time duration	1 min 30 sec
Ability to vary time setting	yes - from 1 min to 3 min
Dimensions
Machine Height	5ft. 2 in
Height at Eyepieces	5ft. 0 in
Machine Weight	165 lbs
Height of Standing Ring	12 inches
Diameter of Main tube	6 inches
Base Diameter	28 inches
Base Options	Yes - we can provide custom flat steel plate bases for certain applications
Movements
Horizontal	tapered roller bearing system - 285 degrees (can be modified on request)
Vertical	bronze bearing on stainless steel trunnion - +/- 30 degrees
Security
Coin Door	Keset door lock over security bolt
Viewing Head	pop lock over security bolt
Battery
4 AA Cells	to operate coin acceptor, meter and shutter
Other
Sign	sign frame holes are pre-drilled and a stainless steel sign frame comes with each unit
Colors	standard color is textured black with aluminum head. Sand, moss green, blue, green and red are also available. - On request, we can discuss other colors
Warranty
5 years on all parts