A Model 3 compass balanced for Brazil. Compasses in different parts of the world require different balancing. Most of the compass we sell are balanced for North America and much of Europe. This compass is balanced for parts of the southern hemisphere including South America.
NOTE: this will not work properly in North America
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec Stability during running: Very good Magnet: Extra high-power Scale units: 2 degrees
A Model 8 compass balanced for Australia and New Zealand. Compasses in different parts of the world require different balancing. Most of the compass we sell are balanced for North America and much of Europe. This compass is balanced for parts of the southern hemisphere including Australia and New Zealand.
NOTE: this will not work properly in North America.
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec Stability during running: Very good Magnet: Extra high-power Scale unit: 15 degrees
This lens kit adds a lens about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your map. It is mounted on an aluminum rod attached directly to your compass. It can be swiveled out of the way.
The Model 8* Elite compass combines the stability of the Model 9 compass with the speed of the model 2 compass, using a special star shaped disk in the capsule. Select from any of the 6 O-Compass plate options.