Burris Signature HD 10x42 specs and field of view
The maker prints no eye relief figure for the Signature HD 10x42, but its 23.2 oz weight is lighter than the 24.9 oz median across 87 models of 10x42.
- Field of view
- 314 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 23.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 23.2 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Signature HD 10x42 suits
The low weight and a 314 ft field at 1,000 yd suit long days on the move. The tripod adaptable body and nitrogen fill add steadier, longer sessions.
Its field sits 71st of 87 and below the 336 ft median, and the 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Signature HD 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Signature HD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Burris lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Signature HD 10x42 specifications
Signature HD 10x42 figures as Burris prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 314 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.2 oz (658 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Signature HD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Signature HD 10x42 shows 314 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 23.2 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Signature HD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Signature HD 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 Signature HD 10x42 | 314 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Steiner T1042 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Vortex Viper HD 10x42 | 341 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| OM System 10x42 PRO | 326 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
Other sizes of the Signature HD
Burris makes the Signature HD in 4 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Signature HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 314 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Burris Signature HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 330 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Burris Signature HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 251 ft | 13.1 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Burris Signature HD 15x56 | 15x56 | 215 ft | 23 ft | 43 oz | 3.7 mm |
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Signature HD 10x42 questions
Signature HD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Signature HD 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Signature HD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Signature HD 10x42 shows a view 314 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Signature HD 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Signature HD 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Burris, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.