Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 specs and field of view
The TrailSeeker 8x42 places 9th of 75 in its size for view width, 426 ft against a 393 ft median, at 23.1 oz with a 6.5 ft close focus.
- Field of view
- 426 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 23.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 426 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 23.1 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the TrailSeeker 8x42 suits
A 17 mm eye relief and a calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil suit glasses and dusk. Waterproofing and nitrogen fill add weather cover for $200 to $500.
At 17 mm, eye relief is under the 18 mm size median, so the fit with glasses is tighter than on some rivals.
TrailSeeker 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. TrailSeeker 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
TrailSeeker 8x42 specifications
TrailSeeker 8x42 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 426 ft at 1,000 yd (142 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 73 mm |
| Weight | 23.1 oz (655 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
TrailSeeker 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
TrailSeeker 8x42 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 23.1 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
TrailSeeker 8x42 and its nearest rivals
TrailSeeker 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 426 ft | 17 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.1 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 5 ft | 21.8 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x42 | 393 ft | 19 mm | 4.9 ft | 23.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 | 399 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 24.9 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 17 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.1 oz | 5.3 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 341 ft | 15 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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TrailSeeker 8x42 questions
TrailSeeker 8x42: does it work with glasses?
TrailSeeker 8x42 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
TrailSeeker 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
TrailSeeker 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
TrailSeeker 8x42: how wide is the view?
TrailSeeker 8x42 shows a view 426 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
TrailSeeker 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
TrailSeeker 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.