Burris Droptine HD 8x42 specs and field of view
The Droptine HD 8x42 has a 393 ft field at 1,000 yd, equal to the median for 8x42 and 40th of 75 models. Its calculated exit pupil is 5.3 mm.
- Field of view
- 393 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 7.5 ft
- Weight
- 26 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Focuses as close as 7.5 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Droptine HD 8x42 suits
A 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil suits dusk, and the IPX7 rating suits wet weather. The 7.5 ft close focus handles subjects within a few steps.
At 26 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median, and no eye relief figure is printed.
Droptine HD 8x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Droptine HD 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Burris lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Droptine HD 8x42 specifications
Droptine HD 8x42 figures as Burris prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 393 ft at 1,000 yd (131 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Close focus | 7.5 ft (2.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 26 oz (737 g) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Droptine HD 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Droptine HD 8x42 shows 393 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 26 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Droptine HD 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Droptine HD 8x42 next to the 8x42 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Droptine HD 8x42 | 393 ft | 7.5 ft | 26 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | ||
| Kowa SV III 8x42 | 413 ft | 20 mm | 9.8 ft | 19.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Athlon Argos G2 UHD 8x42 | 371 ft | 17.3 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x42 | 393 ft | 19 mm | 4.9 ft | 23.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Droptine HD
Burris makes the Droptine HD in 2 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Droptine HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 7.5 ft | 26 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Burris Droptine HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 330 ft | 7.5 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Droptine HD 8x42 questions
Droptine HD 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Droptine HD 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Droptine HD 8x42: how wide is the view?
Droptine HD 8x42 shows a view 393 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.