Celestron TrailSeeker 8x32 specs and field of view
The TrailSeeker 8x32 has a 409 ft field close to the 408 ft median for its size, yet it weighs 16 oz, lighter than the 18.5 oz median.
- Field of view
- 409 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.6 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 16 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 409 ft view, wider than the typical 408 ft
- 16 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.5 ft
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Who the TrailSeeker 8x32 suits
A wide 7.9 degree view and a 6.5 ft close focus suit walkers who follow moving birds at short range. The 4 mm exit pupil is enough for daylight use, and the light weight helps on long carries.
A 15.6 mm relief falls short of the 16.8 mm median for its size, so eyeglass wearers have less room.
TrailSeeker 8x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. TrailSeeker 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
TrailSeeker 8x32 specifications
TrailSeeker 8x32 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 409 ft at 1,000 yd (136 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.9° |
| Apparent field of view | 63° * |
| Eye relief | 15.6 mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft (2 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 | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
TrailSeeker 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
TrailSeeker 8x32 shows 409 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 16 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
TrailSeeker 8x32 and its nearest rivals
TrailSeeker 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 8x32 | 409 ft | 15.6 mm | 6.5 ft | 16 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 | 426 ft | 16 mm | 5 ft | 15.9 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa SV III 8x32 | 499 ft | 15.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 17.1 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 | 420 ft | 18 mm | 3.9 ft | 13.8 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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 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 |
| 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 8x32 questions
TrailSeeker 8x32: does it work with glasses?
TrailSeeker 8x32 has 15.6 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 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
TrailSeeker 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
TrailSeeker 8x32: how wide is the view?
TrailSeeker 8x32 shows a view 409 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
TrailSeeker 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
TrailSeeker 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.