Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 specs and field of view
The TrailSeeker ED 8x42 places 7th of 75 models in its size for width, its 426 ft view clearing the 393 ft median by a wide margin, and it carries ED glass.
- Field of view
- 426 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.2 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 23.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 426 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 23.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17.2 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the TrailSeeker ED 8x42 suits
With 17.2 mm of eye relief, a 6.5 ft close focus and a calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil, it covers wide landscapes, near subjects and evening light. Nitrogen fogproofing and waterproofing add weather cover.
At 23.5 oz it is close to the 24.2 oz median, and the $200 to $500 maker list price band is higher than many Celestron 8x42 models.
TrailSeeker ED 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 8x42 specifications
TrailSeeker ED 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 | 17.2 mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft (2.2 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
TrailSeeker ED 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
TrailSeeker ED 8x42 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 23.5 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
TrailSeeker ED 8x42 and its nearest rivals
TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion SD 8x42 | 366 ft | 17.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 24 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 23.7 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.3 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 340 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the TrailSeeker ED 8x42
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TrailSeeker ED 8x42 questions
TrailSeeker ED 8x42: does it work with glasses?
TrailSeeker ED 8x42 has 17.2 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
TrailSeeker ED 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 8x42: how wide is the view?
TrailSeeker ED 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 ED 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
TrailSeeker ED 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.