Celestron TrailSeeker 10x32 specs and field of view
Weighing 16 oz against a 19 oz median for 10x32 models, the TrailSeeker 10x32 is a light carry, with a 325 ft field at 10 power.
- Field of view
- 325 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.4 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 16 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 oz, lighter than the typical 19 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the TrailSeeker 10x32 suits
Long hikes suit the 16 oz weight, and the 8.2 ft close focus handles nearby subjects. Birders who want 10 power without bulk get a 6.2 degree view.
A 14.4 mm relief is below the 15.5 mm median, and the 3.2 mm exit pupil gives modest light at dusk.
TrailSeeker 10x32 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. TrailSeeker 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
TrailSeeker 10x32 specifications
TrailSeeker 10x32 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 325 ft at 1,000 yd (108 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 14.4 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 73 mm |
| Weight | 16 oz (453 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
TrailSeeker 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
TrailSeeker 10x32 shows 325 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 16 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
TrailSeeker 10x32 and its nearest rivals
TrailSeeker 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron TrailSeeker 10x32 | 325 ft | 14.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x32 | 340 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x32 | 335 ft | 15 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 10x32 | 318 ft | 15.5 mm | 4.3 ft | 13.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
Other sizes of the TrailSeeker
Celestron makes the TrailSeeker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron TrailSeeker 10x32 | 10x32 | 325 ft | 14.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 8x32 | 8x32 | 409 ft | 15.6 mm | 6.5 ft | 16 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 17 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.1 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 10x42 | 10x42 | 341 ft | 15 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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TrailSeeker 10x32 questions
TrailSeeker 10x32: does it work with glasses?
TrailSeeker 10x32 has 14.4 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
TrailSeeker 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
TrailSeeker 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
TrailSeeker 10x32: how wide is the view?
TrailSeeker 10x32 shows a view 325 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.
TrailSeeker 10x32: can it go on a tripod?
TrailSeeker 10x32 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.