Celestron’s award-winning Nature DX binoculars gets a major upgrade with the addition of premium ED objective lenses. Celestron’s high-quality ED glass delivers visibly brighter, sharper images compared to non-ED binoculars. The difference is especially noticeable in low light conditions, such as at dawn or dusk. Nature DX ED features fully multi-coated optics. The Nature DX ED is a great birdwatching binocular. Its fully multi-coated optics and BaK-4 prisms will maximize light transmission, resulting in remarkably bright, highly detailed image quality, and the ED objective lenses will further enhance these features, especially in dim light conditions. ED glass also helps you spot insects and plants at a close focus of just 8.2 feet. These premium binoculars together are suitable for eyeglass wearers and include a protective padded nylon case for easy storage and portability. Our Nature DX ED 10×50 model offers 10x magnification power. Despite its higher magnification, Nature DX ED 10×50 maintains a close focus of just 8.2 feet. Aim for quality sport optics and get your binoculars from Celestron, the world’s #1 leading telescope brand in the USA. Nearly 70 years on the market!

Product Description

Linear Field of View (1000 yds) / 1000 m) – 357 ft (119 m) , Close Focus – 13.1 ft (3.99 m) , Diopter Adjustment Range – ± 3 , Twilight Factor – 336x , Dimensions – 146mm x 126mm x 53mm

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Outland X 8×42 Binocular

Item #71346

• Overview
• Details
• Specs

Overview

Outland X 8×42 – General Features

• Multi-Coated Optics
• Waterproof and Fogproof
• Protective Rubber Covering
• Twist-up Eyecups for Quick Adjustment
• Moisture Resistant Neoprene Carrying Case
• No Fault Lifetime Warranty

Details

See the outdoors in a whole new way!

Celestron’s mid-size Outland Series was designed to meet the needs of every outdoor enthusiast, from birders and hunters to sports fans to travelers.  The optics are multi-coated to obtain high resolution and high contrast views.  The prism are made of BaK-4 glass to give you enhanced color fidelity.

The rubber covered Outland X allows for rough and tough handling and the binoculars are waterproof and fogproof and are nitrogen purged for using in all weather environments.  Large focus knobs make for easy and precise focusing and twist-up eyecups allow for quick adjustment of eye relief to obtain the full field of view. 

Comfortable traps are pre-attached to the binoculars to make them ready to use.  The objective lens covers are semi-attached so they don’t get lost on the 42mm sizes.  Tripod adapter threads are included on the 42mm sizes.  All of the above items come in a lightweight, ergonomic design for maximum comfort.

The Outland X is available in four sizes and includes a wide binocular strap, soft protective carry pouch and a No-Fault Lifetime Warranty.  The Outland X is a versatile binocular and a superb value, making it the ideal choice for all of your outdoor adventures!

Specs

• Optical Design: Roof
• Diameter: 42 mm (1.65 in)
• Magnification: 8 x
• Angular Field of View: 6.8 °
• Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 356 ft (108.51 m)
• Linear Field of View (@1000 m): 118.7 m (389.44 ft)
• Exit Pupil: 5.3 mm (0.21 in)
• Eye Relief: 18 mm (0.71 in)
• IPD Min: 56 mm (2.2 in)
• IPD Max: 74 mm (2.91 in)
• Near Focus (Binoculars): 13 ft (3.96 m)
• Prisms: BaK-4
• Optical Coatings: Multi-Coated
• Weather Proof: Waterproof
• Weight: 22 oz (623.69 g)

Product Description

Celestron’s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use – especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions.

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Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It’s easy to spend less than $100 or more than $500 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models. While they may look the same, they are probably quite different on the inside.

Recently, the binocular market has seen a flood of giant binoculars at prices that were unheard of just a few years ago. In general, giant binoculars are defined as those that magnify the view 10 times or more and have 70-mm or larger front (objective) lenses. It used to be that the least expensive giant binoculars cost in excess of $150, even $200. All that changed not long ago, when the bottom fell out of the price cellar. Now, several companies import giant binoculars that sell for half that, or less.

Celestron’s 15×70 SkyMaster binoculars are one of the leaders in the low-price giant binocular arena. They certainly sound good on paper. The SkyMasters include multicoated optics and BaK-4 internal prisms, two features that promise brighter, better images, and key points to look for when judging a pair of binoculars. They also come with an adapter for attaching them to a photo tripod, which is a must to use them to their fullest, and a soft carrying case. But just because they are cheap doesn’t always mean they are worth the price. Would it be better to save up for a more expensive pair?

To find the answer, I had an opportunity recently to judge the SkyMasters against a pair of Fujinon 16×70 FMT-SX binoculars , one of the finest pairs of giant binoculars sold today. Like the SkyMasters, the Fujinons feature BaK-4 prisms, but also have fully multicoated optics. As a general rule, superior coatings mean superior image sharpness and contrast. But then, that should be expected, given that the Fujinons cost many times more than the Celestrons.

While the Fujinons were clearly the better performer, the Celestron SkyMasters held up admirably. Image brightness, quality, and contrast were all remarkable considering their bargain price. Although images were a little soft across the outer 25% of the Celestron’s field, the overall view was impressive nonetheless.

Some inexpensive binoculars have very sloppy focusing, causing the eyepieces to tilt and shift. Not so with the SkyMasters. I found that their center-focusing mechanism worked smoothly, with no apparently backlash or wobble. Eye relief (the distance you hold your eyes away from the eyepieces to see the full field) is stated to be 18 mm, a good distance for higher power binoculars and an important consideration if you must wear glasses when viewing. The SkyMasters are also light enough to support by hand for short periods of time, although buyers would be well advised to mount them on a sturdy photo tripod.

The bottom line is, if you are considering a pair of giant binoculars, whether for bird watching, stargazing, or another recreational use, and have a limited budget, Celestron’s giant 15×70 SkyMasters represent an excellent value. —Phil Harrington, author of Star Ware and Star Watch

Pros:

• Exceptional value for the price
• Light enough to support by hand
• BaK-4 prisms
• Multicoated optics

Cons:

• Outer 25% of the field is soft and a little blurry
• Requires a tripod to use for extended periods

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The Celestron TrailSeeker provides high-level outdoor performance, which makes it the perfect choice for avid birders or hunters. The TrailSeeker offers a close focus of just 6.5 feet along with a wider field of view to bring subjects into view more quickly and hold them there more easily. Phase and dielectric-coated BaK-4 prisms will dramatically increase light transmission through the prism system for impressive image quality and resolution. The TrailSeeker is a great bird watching binoculars for adults. Thanks to its durable and lightweight magnesium alloy body frame, which is fully waterproof and fogproof to withstand any type of weather conditions, you can enjoy it even during foggy and rainy days! The TrailSeeker also features a 6.5′ close-up focus for detailed and sharp observation of any subject in close proximity. You’ll be happy to know that the purchase of our Celestron TrailSeeker 8×42 Binocular also includes an objective lens cap, rainguard, a neck strap, a harness strap, a carrying case, a lens cloth, and an instruction manual. Celestron products have unbeatable warranties and customer support. Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading sport optics manufacturer, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a Limited Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

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Proudly created with US engineering, the Nature DX 8×42 reveals image detail you won’t find with other beginners’ binoculars. The fully multi-coated lenses provide maximum light transmission through the entire optical path, resulting in brighter, sharper images even in low light conditions. The high-quality BaK-4 prisms are phase-coated to increase the contrast and resolution. Nearby subjects like plants and insects are easy to view with a close focus of just 6.5 feet. These binoculars also allow the pursuit of distant subjects with 8x magnification and 42 mm objective lenses to easily acquire and follow your subject, no matter the distance. The Nature DX 8×42 body has been specifically designed to endure your travels thanks to its lightweight polycarbonate housing, which protects the binocular from damage. The binocular is 100 percent waterproof and purged with nitrogen gas to prevent internal fogging of the lenses in wet conditions. Rubber armor ensures durability, and the twist-up eyecups with multi-stop function allow for proper positioning of the eyes, even for eyeglass wearers! Buy with confidence from Celestron, based in California since 1960. Your purchase is backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.