The TrailSeeker ED 8x42mm is a roof prism binocular with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) objective lenses. The ED glass reduces chromatic aberration, also known as color fringing. It gives edge-to-edge sharpness with good color correction, and the effect is most noticeable in low light such as dawn or dusk.
The optics are fully multi-coated, so every air-to-glass surface has multiple anti-reflective layers. The BaK-4 prisms have both phase and dielectric coatings. Together these let more light pass through to the eye.
The body is lightweight magnesium alloy with a rubber coating. It is fully waterproof and filled with dry nitrogen gas to prevent internal fogging. Twist-up eyecups with multiple click stops suit eyeglass wearers and non-wearers. Close focus is 6.5 feet, and the binocular has a wide field of view for following moving subjects. It can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod with an adapter, which is sold separately.
- Magnification
- 8x
- Objective lens
- 42mm, Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass
- Prism type
- Roof, BaK-4 glass with phase and dielectric coatings
- Optical coatings
- Fully multi-coated
- Body
- Magnesium alloy with rubber coating
- Weather resistance
- Fully waterproof, dry nitrogen filled to prevent internal fogging
- Close focus
- 6.5 feet
- Eyecups
- Twist-up, with multiple click stops
- Tripod use
- Tripod adaptable; adapter sold separately
- In the box
- Neck strap, carrying harness, soft case