Bushnell H2O 7x50 specs and field of view
A 7.1 mm calculated exit pupil and 27 mm of eye relief set the Bushnell H2O 7x50 apart. Its 340 ft field is under the 367 ft median, while close focus is 24 ft against a 35 ft median.
- Field of view
- 340 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 27 mm
- Close focus
- 24 ft
- Weight
- 37.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 7.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Longest eye relief of the 24: 27 mm
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the H2O 7x50 suits
It suits dusk and dark conditions, with a calculated relative brightness of 51. The 27 mm eye relief is longer than the 20.2 mm median for 7x50.
Weight is 37.5 oz, above the 36.8 oz median, and the 340 ft field is narrower than the 367 ft median.
H2O 7x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. H2O 7x50 is one of 24 models in the 7x50 binoculars comparison.
H2O 7x50 specifications
H2O 7x50 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 7x50 size.
| Magnification | 7x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 340 ft at 1,000 yd (104 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.9° |
| Apparent field of view | 42° * |
| Eye relief | 27 mm |
| Close focus | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Weight | 37.5 oz (1,063 g) |
| Length | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 7.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.7 * |
| Relative brightness | 51 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
H2O 7x50 against other 7x50 binoculars
H2O 7x50 shows 340 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 367 ft median of the 24 7x50 models in the chart. At 37.5 oz it is heavier than the 36.8 oz median for the size.
H2O 7x50 and its nearest rivals
H2O 7x50 next to the 7x50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell H2O 7x50 | 340 ft | 27 mm | 24 ft | 37.5 oz | 7.1 mm | ||
| Bushnell Marine 7x50 | 267 ft | 18 mm | 35 ft | 37 oz | 7.1 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell Marine 7x50 with rangefinding reticle and compass | 267 ft | 18 mm | 35 ft | 37 oz | 7.1 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Nikon Action EX 7x50 CF | 336 ft | 17.1 mm | 23 ft | 35.3 oz | 7.1 mm |
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Other sizes of the H2O
Bushnell makes the H2O in 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell H2O 7x50 | 7x50 | 340 ft | 27 mm | 24 ft | 37.5 oz | 7.1 mm | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x25 Compact | 8x25 | 361 ft | 11 mm | 19 ft | 10.3 oz | 3.1 mm | |
| Bushnell H2O 10x25 Compact | 10x25 | 320 ft | 10 mm | 17 ft | 10.7 oz | 2.5 mm | |
| Bushnell H2O 12x25 | 12x25 | 262 ft | 8 mm | 19 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.1 mm | |
| Bushnell H2O 12x25 Compact | 12x25 | 262 ft | 8 mm | 19 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.1 mm | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x42 (roof) | 8x42 | 360 ft | 17 mm | 15 ft | 22.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell H2O 10x42 | 10x42 | 305 ft | 15.6 mm | 12 ft | 22.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell H2O 12x42 | 12x42 | 267 ft | 14 mm | 18 ft | 31 oz | 3.5 mm |
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H2O 7x50 questions
H2O 7x50: does it work with glasses?
H2O 7x50 has 27 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
H2O 7x50: what does 7x50 mean?
H2O 7x50 magnifies 7 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 7.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
H2O 7x50: how wide is the view?
H2O 7x50 shows a view 340 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 367 ft median of the 24 7x50 models in the chart.
H2O 7x50: can it go on a tripod?
H2O 7x50 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.