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However, the highlight is an innovative harness strap, a contraption that the user must slip their arms into and wear across the shoulders.

Get breaking space news and the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! The key reason why the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 is good for navigating the night sky while traveling is its balance of a low 8x magnification with the 42mm diameter of its objective lenses.

We had no major complaints when adjusting the Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42. Nitrogen Purged Obviously the bigger the image, the more you can see at once without having to move the view and thus it makes it easier to find what you are looking for. Also, the images start to lose some clarity about midway between the center and the edge of the frame. It also makes it easier to follow faster moving objects, like birds or example. Showing all of the accessories included with the Trailseeker. You will receive a verification email shortly. What I can say is that because they don't shout about it, the objectives almost certainly do not contain ED (extra-low dispersion ) glass elements. And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com. Used when calibrating your binoculars to compensate for any variances between the vision in your left an right eyes, the diopter adjustment is made by turning the ring near the right eye-piece. Awards: Best Value For Money Binocular 2014. The best ones are made from metal, are lockable and have a visible scale or markings that make remembering your setting easier. As with all 8x42 binoculars, these Celestron Trailseeker's have an Exit Pupil of 5.25mm (428), so it is no surprise that as long as the optics are of a good standard (which we have already seen, these most certainly are) that in bright conditions, where the bins supply your eyes with more than enough light, image brightness was very good and matches that to what you see without binoculars. It's then possible to attach the small straps on either side of the TrailSeeker 8x42 to a clip on each side of the harness. The Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42's close focus range is 6.5 feet. There are a number of really good reasons for this, but one of the most important is the fact that they have a 5.25mm wide exit-pupil (42 8 = 5.25), or to put it another way: the shaft of light that exits the ocular lens is about 5.25mm in diameter. Just real, honest, side-by-side testing and comparison. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street,

Eye relief: 17mm Celestron's published length of 5.5in (14cm) is achieved with the eye-cups twisted in and removing the lens covers. Weak points? As well as a thick, sturdy and comfortable neck strap that bears the Celestron logo, the TrailSeeker 8x42 also comes with a padded carry case complete with an adjustable shoulder strap and an interior zipped mesh pocket for storing a lens cloth. There are two types of distortions known as "pin-cushioning" and "barreling", which can make the image you see look like it is either curving inwards or outwards respectively. Below are similar pairs of Binoculars that you may also want to have a look at: High quality optics, housed in a very lightweight, water and fogproof open bridge body, these 9x32 Pentax DCF BC binoculars are really good value for, General Price Range: (3/6) Mid Price Binoculars. The lens caps on the objectives of the Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 binoculars are loosely attached and can be easy to lose. The stitching on the faux leather connectors that join the padded section to the thin nylon straps looks good and should hold firm. This will bring a huge smile to many price conscious birders out there, indeed as you can also see below they have the exact same stats as the far more expensive Celestron Granites, which won my award for the Best Birding Binocular in 2012, which they won largely because of their superb view and also because of their incredible optical stats.

I can say this because in all but the very poorest light conditions, the pupils in your eyes will be smaller than the shaft of light coming from the binocular and so they will be supplying your eyes with more than enough light. The inclusion of a good quality carry case and a bonus harness strap stop them from being a pain in the neck, though the real attraction of the TrailSeeker 8x42 is its sleek and lightweight design despite the use of high-end magnesium alloy. I could not see any signs of this when looking through these Celestron Trailseeker binoculars. The glass in these binoculars is good, but not best of class. Particularly on hot days, this can feel a bit odd.

Thus I would say that the fringing on these is very minimal and no worse than I would expect to see within this class. The very close weave on the nylon and the waterproof Neoprene panels also mean that whilst not completely impervious to water, this soft carry case will perform as a very effective barrier against all but the heaviest rain. This design of prism is very popular because unlike the more traditional porro prism, the way they light passes through them in a straight line, means the designers can make a more streamlined binocular with the eyepieces in-line with the objective lenses.

By twisting out the cups, I measured the length at 14.8cm and then with both the objective and eye-cup covers on it moves out to 15.4cm - which for a bin in this size class is still nice and compact. When you click on links to buy products we may earn money to support, Relatively dim, rubber feels a bit sticky. So considering that this Trailseeker binocular is much more budget focused and thus aimed at the more price conscious user, is already really impressive. Just about the only part of these 5.5 x 5.1 x 2 inches binoculars that isnt coated in rubber is the diopter ring, which allows the user to calibrate binoculars to suit both their left and right eyes. The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 is a good choice for anyone wanting to go stargazing, but theyre particularly well suited to anyone wanting to travel to dark skies. Add to this a lifetime warranty and the inclusion of a binocular harness, it is really impressive. Anti-Reflection Coatings Thank you for signing up to Space. There is also a belt loop located on the rear of the bag, meaning that you can attach and carry the bag on your hip after quickly removing the shoulder strap with the quick release clips. However as you can read in the section on long eye-relief binoculars, for most people, even those who wear glasses, 15mm is often enough and thus 17mm is usually a good amount: Eye-relief is the distance at which your eyes need to be behind the ocular lenses to see the full view. Considering their price range, they provide a fairly good optical experience and are well made.

Some of the more expensive models sport focus knobs that feel a bit more fine-tuned, but overall we don't think anyone will have trouble adjusting these bins. Whilst aluminium and magnesium are still reasonably lightweight, they are both stronger than polycarbonate, but the problem is that they are also more expensive to produce and so are usually only found on higher end products. Weve found multiple pairs of bins priced very similarly that are noticeably clearer and brighter. It appears to work well, with bright and crisp images in the dark. As you can read about in the section on their Image Quality below, these do perform pretty well in this area and whilst they might not match that of the very best that almost completely eliminate color fringing, the amount that is visible is minimal and no more than what I quite often see looking through many mid ranging ED bins. What Other Binoculars Should You Consider? Indeed I am still amazed that they have managed to include so many high end features, components and coatings into this product. Phase Correction This fine texture also helps to take the shine off the hard surface a little, which for some like hunters and birders who want or need to remain camouflaged is important. Each eyecup has a rubber cover and with a large 41mm diameter are about as comfortable as the better ones out there. Thankfully this is most certainly not the case on these Celestron 8x42 Trailseeker binoculars and to me the image looks nice and natural and apart from the added magnification, no different to my view without them. The first thing to note is that these Celestron binoculars are "Fully Multi-Coated" which is excellent. NY 10036. Is this Trailseeker as good as more expensive ones like their excellent Celestron Granite binoculars? Under the rubber, the wheel itself I think is fashioned from plastic, which is pretty much what I'd expect to find in this price range. Once you have correctly adjusted the length of the elasticated straps when on your body, they have enough tension to keep your bins from moving too much on your front, but at the same time, there is not too much tension as to make it difficult to lift the binoculars up to your eyes. In most situations, this model provides a very bright image. This combined with their very good quality glass and almost unbeatable coatings that combine together to produce a high quality view that is way better than what their price tag suggests and is thus absolutely something that is worth highlighting and another real strong point. On the whole and on longer walks, I really enjoyed using these. Considering that binoculars are available at many times their price, the TrailSeeker 8x42 should be considered no more than mid-range binoculars, and yet they boast the kind of build quality that would be hard to criticize on a pair selling for a vastly higher price. The ones on these are very secure, indeed unlike some that are glued on, these look like they are part of the main body mould and thus are much stronger. Perhaps, yes, though the extra outlay is significant. Manufacturers can add a highly reflective material to the surface on the roof prism that does not reflect all the light that strikes it. Believe it or not, this is something that often gets overlooked and for me there is nothing more frustrating than having to struggle as well as twist in the eye-cups every time I want to replace my bins in the bag. The TrailSeeker ED 8x42's brightness is quite good but again falls short of some of its competitors. For something slightly larger yet less expensive in the roof prism category try the Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50 (opens in new tab), which have larger objective lenses, 10x magnification and high-quality optics. He is the editor ofWhenIsTheNextEclipse.com (opens in new tab)and authorofA Stargazing Program For Beginners (opens in new tab).

On the down side, a single fastening point does not offer a complete seal as long Zip or piece of Velcro does. Or to express it as an angle from the binocular, they have a viewing angle of 8.1. I think the table below that compares a number of similar 8x42 binoculars is very revealing: If you notice, I have also included the more costly Celestron Granite binoculars, that apart from the price difference and the addition of ED glass, have very similar specifications, which like these Trailseeker's are all very impressive. Whilst they may have a different body design, from first impressions, these Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 binoculars remind quite a lot of the Granite's. This way it makes it no trouble to replace them EVERY time, which in turn means your lenses not only always remain protected, but stay cleaner for longer, thus requiring less cleaning and therefore helps ensure your optics remain in pristine condition for longer. The Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 is one of many binoculars with good optical quality and decent construction but falls short of other similarly priced models. The harness connects to the binoculars in the same place and way as your neck-strap with a couple of cords that loop back on themselves after being threaded through the small rings located on the side of each barrel on the bin. Eye-Piece Cover This dry gas and now moistureless internal offers a number of important advantages: Firstly it helps prevent the internal glass surfaces from misting up, secondly it prevents corrosion and thirdly it stops mould from growing on the internal surfaces, something that many of us will have seen on very old pairs of binoculars. Let us know! Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 review: Performance. Focus Adjustment Might it be worth upgrading to a pair of the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 with ED glass? Don't get me wrong, it will not come away or move under normal conditions, but you can pull it up from places like the ends of the barrels a little easier than the best. Whilst it is quite thick, the rubber that they have used is very hard and thus the body does not have as much of a squashy feel about it as some. I just wish that Celestron design the neck strap with quick release clips, which would make swapping between the two much quicker than having to re-thread the straps onto the bin every time. Combining 42mm lenses with an 8x magnification is the most commonly used setup on all bins. And, to assure complete independence, we buy all the products we test ourselves. I have used this same harness before as it is also included with the Celestron Granite 8x42 binoculars that I reviewed a while back, so knew from the last test that it would be comfortable to use and once again it was. Dimensions The images produced by the TrailSeeker ED 8x42 are quite good, with minor details looking relatively clear. In our opinion, the Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 is a good but not great pair of binocular. I would like to assure you that this review was written after I fully tested the Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 binoculars and is my honest opinion of it. Likewise there is a nice contrast between dark and light, unlike the rather flat washed out view you can sometimes get. Sealed Body Lens Cloth Objective Lens Covers It is in bad light where things can sometimes get interesting and bins with more/better quality optics and coatings sometimes come to the fore. As with most bins, you adjust the bins focal length by turning the centrally located focus wheel. Indeed this tension can actually help you keep the image a little steadier as it lightly pushes the bins back into your face, for a more secure anchor point. From this point of view, you can also clearly see the anchor loops that are used to thread the neck strap through. The eyecups on the bin are designed to ensure that for most people, once they are fully twisted out and you rest your face against them you are at this exact distance. So all I can say is that the ocular lenses on the 8x42 Trailseeker are 23mm wide, which puts them on a par with some of the biggest used on full sized bins and the large lenses or objectives have a diameter of 42mm as is expressed in their name. The field of view of 426 feet at 1000 yards is one of the best in its class. With an advertised weight of 655g / 23.1oz, these are up there with the lightest full sized binoculars that I have reviewed as you can see from the table below. At first glance, the Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 binocular looks to have a very traditional straight through, single bridged body shape, common to most roof prism binoculars, however there are a few tweaks to this design: For a start the central bridge that connects the two barrels is quite thin and it is positioned more towards the eye-pieces than the usual larger ones that are located more towards the center. Other models in this price range manage to create a more 3D feeling image that draws you in more. This model is generally the right size and shape for comfortable holding our hands didn't get overly fatigued when using them for multiple hours. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. The minimum distance that you can adjust these to is 5.5cm and the maximum is 7.3cm, which is fairly standard and so these will accommodate most people including children and young adults. Each cup also has a loop on the side of it, which is designed so that the neck strap can be threaded through and thus keep them close at hand at all times should you wish. Best seen as an alternative to a telescope, these large astronomy binoculars 25x magnification and 100x objective lens bring objects closer, though youll need really dark skies to get the best from them. However, if youre starting from scratch and paying retail price, your money can likely go substantially further elsewhere. Within this price range it is not uncommon to find roof prisms with the cheapest option of an aluminium mirror coating that will transmit between 87 and 93% of the light. This is not always the case and I have seen quite a few really well made non ED bins produce an image with less color fringing (cause by chromatic aberrations) than some less well made ones that do. Also remember this sealed body also helps prevent even the smallest dust particles from getting into the system, which if you live in a dry area is just as important as waterproofing. On those eyepieces, a figure of an eight-style lens cap is provided. Exit Pupil: This can sometimes not only be annoying, but you have more of a chance damaged your bins as they swing and bang into a rock when traversing steep hills or getting snagged and caught up when making your way through thick undergrowth. Eye-Relief: Their stated width of 5.1in (13cm) with the central hinge fully open, close this and it drops down to 11.5cm. Objective lens diameter: 42mm The facts and figures are those that were supplied to me or that I have researched on the web and I believe them to be true, however sometimes mistakes are made, so if you spot any please drop me a line to let me know so that I can make the necessary corrections. Why bother with all this? I have also read that this also acts like a camera hood to prevent lens flair. If you already have a pair of these binoculars or manage to find them heavily discounted, we think the quality is more than good enough to stoke a budding bird-watching hobby. Please refresh the page and try again. Congress approves International Space Station extension to 2030, Ukraine invasion's impacts on space exploration: Live updates, Earth's crust is dripping 'like honey' into its interior under the Andes, Strange, never-before-seen diamond crystal structure found inside 'Diablo canyon' meteorite, Asteroids' colors, shapes and brightness levels revealed in new Gaia satellite data, Your monthly guide to stargazing & space science, Try a single issue or save on a subscription, Issues delivered straight to your door or device. To help with this, there are a number of small circular air vents and the underside is made from a very breathable material with a very open weave. Should You Buy the Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42? To adjust the distance between the eye-cups to match that of your eyes is very simply done by opening and closing the central hinge and is known as the Inter-Pupillary Distances (IPD) on binoculars.

Great Value For Money? While scanning the fall night sky we had sharp and crisp images of the Hyades and Pleiades open clusters while the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) appeared well defined, if a little small at 8x magnification. The bag comes with it's own shoulder strap, which is un-padded and connects to the bag via a couple of quick-release clips on each side. Nitrogen Purged Waterproof Magnesium Frame, Dielectric & Phase Coated BaK-4 Roof Prisms, Focus from Near to Far, focus wheel rotates: 630. However that is not to say they are beginners in terms of being able to produce a quality instrument for looking at objects on this planet: Not that long ago, I had the pleasure of testing and reviewing the Celestron Granite 8x42 bins, that went on to win the award for for the Best Birding Binocular that year. Eye-cups The elasticated straps have sliders so that you can adjust their lengths to suit your body and fit onto the main back panel via some plastic loops, which allow for more freedom of movement. This one is plastic and whilst you can't lock it, there is just enough resistance to counteract most accidental movement. Overall Particular to roof prisms and left untreated, the lightwaves that pass through it will come out the other side slightly out of phase with each other, which results in a lower resolution image that also has less contrast. We wish these bins had some thumb indents, but they're not terribly uncomfortable to hold. Likewise, the height of 2in (5.1cm) is measured with the central hinge open, but without their lens covers off. To get the individual wavelengths of light to bend and behave in the exact way desired in order to get the best possible image, almost all modern binocular lenses are made from multiple pieces of glass that have different optical properties and that are very precisely shaped and then stuck together. These Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 Binoculars are described by the company as being "fully waterproof", which does mean that the body has been fully sealed, but they do not go on to specify a recognized standard or depth. That means, hopefully, a steady view devoid of shake. Weight: 23.1 oz. No ads. The harness itself works fine, though don't expect supreme build quality; were talking elastic straps and a basic mesh design that at least keeps your back ventilated during long stargazing (opens in new tab) sessions. It does come in a small zip bag complete with a wrist strap, but it would be helpful if there was an area in the TrailSeeker 8x42s carry case for it. Particularly for the coffee addicts amongst us, this can vastly improve the overall quality of the image. Privacy | Cookies | Terms, While these binoculars are good, many competitors in the same price range are better.

Traveling stargazers will love the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 roof prism binoculars that work well after dark and strike a balance between quality, affordability and portability. Our experts test thousands of products each year using thoughtful test plans that bring out key performance differences between competing products. While we've mostly been nitpicking the downsides of the TrailSeeker ED 8x42's clarity, it isn't all that bad; it just doesn't stand out in a crowd. That is why I was quite surprised to discover that the Celestron Trailseeker binoculars, including this 8x42 model all use magnesium alloy frames and which most certainly lifts them a little above the crowd in their class. The Celestron Trailseeker's use roof prisms inside the binocular to invert the image, so we see it the right way up after it has passed through the lenses. However, that bridge is pretty small, which gives the user a bit more room to grip the barrels near the objective lenses. However, they are low profile and fit well under most backpacks. Even though this is still less than some that can take 2 or more full turns, it is about a quarter of a turn more than the majority. Although in theory, the flip-down design makes them hard to lose, in reality, they wobble up in front of the lenses, and in any case too easily fall off. I love the way as you twist them up and down that they confidently click into the two intermediate stops (four stops in total if you include fully extended and retracted), with a light but reassuringly metallic sound. However, thumb indents on the bottom of the barrels would make them significantly more ergonomic. From here you just screw in the adapter and attach this to your tripod or tripod head depending on your setup. The hinge that connects the cover to the ring and the small tab on these add quite a bit to the height and so if you include this, their height is actually 6.5cm. No sponsored content.

These binoculars produce good images, but they lack a bit of clarity and brightness when compared to some of their main competitors. Diopter For uses like around the garden etc, the neck strap is a better option, so it is nice to have the choice. The amount is minimal and to be honest unless you are actually looking for it, for the most part it is not at all easily seen. I certain instances where people like security personnel, birders or hunters need to be stealthy and perhaps not startle wildlife this can a be a small but important consideration. This flap is fastened using a small plastic quick release press down clip, which not only makes it secure, but quicker and easier to open and close as well as make less noise when doing so than some that use Velcro or a Zips. It also has an attached wrist strap and so also makes it easy to carry about. Also the differences between some binoculars or something pertaining to a particular aspect of the view can be minute. Each cover also has a rubber loop that fits around the barrel and allows them to simply hang below the bin when you are looking through the optics, but are always at hand to replace when you are done. Which if you consider that they have a stronger yet usually heavier magnesium frame than many of those similar in weight to them, makes this even more impressive. GearLab is founded on the principle of honest, objective, reviews. If adjusted correctly, leaning against the straps can reduce hand shake significantly. As with most roof prism binoculars, these consist of two barrels that connect via a bridge in the middle. Together they let enough light in to ensure sharp, colorful, contrast-y and hugely enjoyable views of the night sky in a surprisingly compact, astrotravel-friendly package.

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