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The Mantis family is a unique range of
patented optical systems without eyepieces,
for intricate tasks requiring superb quality
viewing over long periods of time.
Mantis is in use in tens of thousands of sites
worldwide and has become the accepted
standard for ergonomics and high
performance magnification.

The latest generation of Mantis incorporates
the most modern advances in optical design,
moulded plastics and LED illumination.
The stereo eyepieceless Mantis viewer has a
very wide range of applications but is often
used in manufacturing industries including
electronics, precision engineering, plastics,
medical devices and many more. It is also
widely installed in production laboratories,
biomedical sites and in analytical
laboratories around the world.
Particular advantages of the next generation
Mantis are:
- Entry level, low investment versions
- Compact, functional units
- Wide range of magnification options
(to x20)
- Shadow-free LED cold illumination,
both surface and substage
- Long working distances; large depths
of field
- Stable structures for high magnification
viewing
Vision Engineering has designed and
manufactured world leading optical systems
since 1958.
| Specifications: | Mantis Compact | Mantis Elite |
| Available Lenses | 2, 4, 6X | 2, 4, 6, 6LWD, 8, 10, 15, 20X |
Working Distance (inch) | 2.9, 3.8, 6.5 | 6.3, 3.8, 2.7, 4.4, 2.3, 2.13, 1.57, 1.14 |
Field of View (inch) | 1.77, 1. .76 | 2.24, 1.34, .9, .78, .67, .53, .35, .25 |
| Illumination | Twin-bank 20-LED array | Two-piece, twin-bank 24-LED array |
| Electrical | 110/220V (universal) | 110/220V (universal) |
| Dimensions |
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| Head Width | 213mm | 213mm |
Height Range (on universal stand)
| 395-605mm | 415-624mm |
Depth Range (on universal stand)
| 565-775mm | 593-802mm |
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