Celestron TrailSeeker ED 10x42 specs and field of view
The TrailSeeker ED 10x42 shows 340 ft, 35th of 87 in its size and just above the 336 ft median, with ED glass in a 23.5 oz body.
- Field of view
- 340 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 23.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 340 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 23.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the TrailSeeker ED 10x42 suits
At 15 mm, eye relief is close to the 16 mm median, and the 8.2 ft close focus suits mid-range subjects. The calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil handles daylight, at $200 to $500.
Its 23.5 oz is lighter than the 24.9 oz median, yet 15 mm of eye relief is a snug fit for glasses.
TrailSeeker ED 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 10x42 specifications
TrailSeeker ED 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 | 340 ft at 1,000 yd (103 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.5 oz (666 g) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| 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 ED 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
TrailSeeker ED 10x42 shows 340 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 23.5 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
TrailSeeker ED 10x42 and its nearest rivals
TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 10x42 | 340 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion SD 10x42 | 314 ft | 16.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 24.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x42 | 339 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 10x42 | 341 ft | 15.2 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the TrailSeeker ED
Celestron makes the TrailSeeker ED in 2 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 ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 340 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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TrailSeeker ED 10x42 questions
TrailSeeker ED 10x42: does it work with glasses?
TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 10x42: how wide is the view?
TrailSeeker ED 10x42 shows a view 340 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
TrailSeeker ED 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
TrailSeeker ED 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.