Celestron TrailSeeker 10x42 specs and field of view
At 22.4 oz, the TrailSeeker 10x42 weighs less than the 24.9 oz median for its size, and its 341 ft view places it 32nd of 87.
- Field of view
- 341 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 22.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 341 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 22.4 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.5 ft
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Who the TrailSeeker 10x42 suits
A 6.5 ft close focus handles nearby subjects, and 15 mm of eye relief works for most eyeglass fits. The calculated exit pupil of 4.2 mm suits daylight use in the $200 to $500 band.
At 15 mm, eye relief sits just under the 16 mm median, so the fit with glasses is tighter than on some rivals.
TrailSeeker 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. TrailSeeker 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
TrailSeeker 10x42 specifications
TrailSeeker 10x42 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 341 ft at 1,000 yd (113 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 73 mm |
| Weight | 22.4 oz (635 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
TrailSeeker 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
TrailSeeker 10x42 shows 341 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 22.4 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
TrailSeeker 10x42 and its nearest rivals
TrailSeeker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron TrailSeeker 10x42 | 341 ft | 15 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 5 ft | 21.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 23.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Burris Droptine 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 7.5 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 341 ft | 15 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.4 oz | 4.2 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 10x32 | 10x32 | 325 ft | 14.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 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 |
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TrailSeeker 10x42 questions
TrailSeeker 10x42: does it work with glasses?
TrailSeeker 10x42 has 15 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 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
TrailSeeker 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.
TrailSeeker 10x42: how wide is the view?
TrailSeeker 10x42 shows a view 341 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
TrailSeeker 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
TrailSeeker 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.