As an amateur astronomer I have long been aware of Celestron's history of (mostly) excellent optical equipment. As a result, when my wife and I first began birding about 20 years ago we purchased two pairs of Celestron 7 X 50 binoculars for about $50 each. That was not a totally "cheap" bino at that time. We were very happy with them and they lasted about 5 or 6 years. Various mechanical problems, mostly arising after we dropped them or handled them carelessly, finally made them difficult to use. The optical quality was always excellent. Since then we have gone through various other binoculars by many manufacturers at prices from $100 to $300. Because we do not always take the best care of our binos, we have never purchased any high end $2500 Leicas or Swarovskis.
I recently saw the need for a 10 power binocular so my aging eyes could get up a little closer to the birds. Trusting to Celestron's reputation, as well as many good experiences with their products, (and the recent rebate), I decided on these reasonably priced Celestron Trailseekers. I have already had them out a number of times and am quite happy with their performance. The field of view for a 10X binocular is excellent. So is the close focus which will allow you to focus on a bird less than about 10 feet away--as close as most birds will allow. The focuser works smoothly, the weight is about average and the general feel of the binoculars in my hand is comfortable.
As for the optical quality, these binoculars produce a bright, sharp image that shows no aberrations except possibly toward the very edge of the field--and not much even there. While they won't produce an image as nice as a $2500 pair of binos, these cost less than 1/10 as much. Unless you are used to the ultra expensive binoculars, these are an excellent compromise between quality and price. Actually, it's not really a compromise since Celestron is not compromising on the quality. They are giving you a beautifully made product with exceptional optical quality that would have cost much more, if this quality was even available, 30 years ago. Optical glass and coatings have advanced a lot in the past 20 to 30 years and we have been able to benefit with better quality and lower prices. I believe these are a good choice for anyone seeking a good performing binocular at a very reasonable price.
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TrailSeeker 8x42 mm Binocular
Superb optical performance in a sleek and stylish lightweight chassis; perfect for birders!
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Outstanding Birding BinocularIdeal combination of magnification, field of view, and close focus distance for birding. |
Fully Broadband Multi-coated LensesFully broadband multi-coated lenses provide high levels of optimally-managed light. |
Premium Prism CoatingsPhase & dielectric coated BaK4 prisms provide brilliant true color and sharply defined images. |
Tripod AdaptableUse a Celestron tripod adapter to mount the binocular on a monopod or tripod for long periods of hands-free viewing. |
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Comfortable & Eyeglass FriendlyTwist-up eyecups are comfortable to use and can be easily positioned for use with or without eyeglasses. |
Waterproof / Fog-proofFilled with Nitrogen and sealed, the TrailSeeker can easily withstand rigorous outdoor use. |
Multiple Accessories IncludedObjective lens caps, eyepiece rainguard, neck strap, harness strap, carrying case, lens cloth, and instruction manual are all included. |
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| Price | $266.35 | $279.95 | $189.98 | $309.95 |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x | 10x | 10x |
| Field of View (degrees) | 8.1° | 7.8° | 6.2° | 6.5° |
| Field of View (feet @ 1000yds) | 426 | 409 | 325 | 341 |
| Lens Coatings | Fully broadband multi-coated lenses | Fully broadband multi-coated lenses | Fully broadband multi-coated lenses | Fully broadband multi-coated lenses |
| Prism Material | Phase and Dielectric-coated BaK4 | Phase and Dielectric-coated BaK4 | Phase and Dielectric-coated BaK4 | Phase and Dielectric-coated BaK4 |
| IPD (mm) | 55-73 | 56-73 | 56-73 | 55-73 |
| Close Focus Distance (feet) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Eye Relief (mm) | 17 | 15.6 | 14.4 | 15 |
| Eyecup | Twist-up | Twist-up | Twist-up | Twist-up |
| Environmental Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof |
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| field of view | 426 feet | 346 feet | 377 feet | 6.2 degrees | 335 feet | — |
| focus type | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | — | Center Focus | Center Focus |
| apparent angle of view | 8.1 degrees | 59.9 degrees | 53.4 degrees | 6.2 degrees | 48.2 degrees | 7.8 degrees |
| lens coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully multicoated lenses | Multilayer-coated | — | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| eye relief | 17 millimeters | 15.4 millimeters | 20.2 millimeters | 17 months | 19.5 millimeters | 15.6 millimeters |
| exit pupil diameter | 5.25 millimeters | 3 millimeters | 5 millimeters | — | 5.3 millimeters | 4 millimeters |
| objective lens diameter | 42 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 42 millimeters | — |
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Top Midtier Performance at Entry Level Price
I own the Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 as well as a GPO Passion 10x42ED and can safely say the Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 performs as well optically, give and take, with some advantages even. FOV is superior to any I have tried. Glass in the Trailseeker are bright and sharp edge to edge with minimal chromatic aberration. I realize the difference in magnification makes them difficult to compare. There is little to fault; If I am nit picking, I think the focus wheel is a little too loose for my taste. Frame is magnesium similar to the other midtierers and even the eye piece is made from metal. I got mine under $200 which I think is an amazing value. I love these binoculars as I think they are the right size and perfect for general spotting.
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Pedro
Muy buena calidad en general. Recommend.
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FrostyDrum
Absolutely stunning Binos !!!
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mathieu
La qualité est réellement parfaite
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Excellent rapport qualité prix
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Raffus
Alles ok
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