Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 specs and field of view
The Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 has a 348 ft field of view that places 16th of 87 in its size, wider than the 336 ft median.
- Field of view
- 348 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.2 ft
- Weight
- 24.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 348 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.2 ft
Who the Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 suits
A wider view at 10x helps when scanning for birds, and 18 mm of eye relief tops the 16 mm median. A 4.2 mm exit pupil is calculated for this size.
The maker list band is $1,000 to $2,000, and 24.9 oz equals the 24.9 oz median.
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 specifications
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 348 ft at 1,000 yd (116 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.2 ft (1.9 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 24.9 oz (706 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Maker list price | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 shows 348 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24.9 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Aurora BGA VHD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 | 348 ft | 18 mm | 6.2 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Maven B.1.2 10x42 | 347 ft | 17.8 mm | 4.9 ft | 26.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 | 341 ft | 16.6 mm | 5 ft | 24.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 | 363 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 24 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Aurora BGA VHD
Opticron makes the Aurora BGA VHD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 | 10x42 | 348 ft | 18 mm | 6.2 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 | 8x42 | 423 ft | 20 mm | 6.2 ft | 25.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 questions
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Aurora BGA VHD 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.
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 shows a view 348 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.