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Aurora BGA VHD 8x42

“Smaller, Lighter, Brighter, Sharper”, the Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 takes the company’s design maxim to a new and even higher level than the DBA VHD+. Designed on a new platform with an entirely new optical system, the Aurora is, we believe one of the very best lightweight pro field binoculars available today. With performance, comfort, ergonomics and attention to detail equal or better than its sister model, the Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 delivers a wider 8.1° FOV, closer focus to 1.9m/6.2ft and a sweet spot so large it will surprise and delight even the most critical eyes.

Features

Compact, lightweight roof prism design
Magnesium single hinge single axis body
Textured rubber armouring
Nitrogen gas filled waterproof (5m/16ft depth)
VHD optical system incorporating field flattening technology and high quality ED glass objective system
Phase corrected prisms with Oasis prism coating
S-H type multi-coating to all air/glass surfaces
Flat field vision
Long eye relief for spectacle wearers
4-stage twist type retractable eyecups
500º turn smooth action wide wheel focusing
Close focus to 1.9m/6.2ft
Central dioptre adjuster
Tripod adapter socket

Supplied Accessories

Aurora BGA VHD binoculars are supplied in a soft Cordura case with rainguard, neoprene bungee strap and rubber objective lens covers

Guarantee

30 year

Product Code

30775

Price £799.00

Where To Buy

Specifications

Specifications
- Colour
  
  Black
- Size
  
  8x42
- Magnification
  
  8
- Lens Dia. (mm)
  
  42
- Lens Dia. (inch)
  
  1.7
- Field of View ([email protected])
  
  141
- Field of View (°)
  
  8.1
- Field of View ([email protected])
  
  423
- Close Focus (m)
  
  1.9
- Close Focus (f)
  
  6.2
- Eye Relief (mm)
  
  20
- Eye Relief (inch)
  
  0.8
- IPD Range (mm)
  
  56~75
- IPD Range (inch)
  
  2.2~3
- Waterproof
  
  Yes
- Prism Type
  
  Roof
- Length (mm)
  
  152
- Width (mm)
  
  132
- Depth (mm)
  
  51.5
- Dimensions LxWxD (mm)
  
  152x132x51.5
- Dimensions LxWxD (inches)
  
  6x5.2x2
- Weight (g)
  
  725
- Weight (oz)
  
  25.6
- Weight (lb)
  
  1.6
Technical
- Body Material
  
  Magnesium Alloy, Polycarbonate
- Hinge Type
  
  Single Hinge, Single Axis
- Armour Type
  
  Full
- Armour Material
  
  NBR
- Nitrogen Gas Filled
  
  Yes
- Eyecup Type
  
  4 stage twist
- Dioptre Adjustment Side
  
  Right
- Dioptre Adjuster Location
  
  Centre
- Dioptre Range
  
  5.00
- Focal Length (mm)
  
  N/A
- Eyelens Dia (mm)
  
  23
- Prism Material
  
  OP6
- Prism Coating
  
  Oasis
- PC Coating
  
  Yes
- Lens Coating
  
  S-H Type
- Serial Number Location
  
  Rear of left body
- Country of Origin
  
  Japan
Accessories
- 25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System
  
  £22.95
  More Info
- 25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System
  
  £34.95
  More Info
- Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars
  
  £10.00
  More Info
- Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch
  
  £3.95
  More Info
- 21074 Binocular Case in soft Cordura and leather for roof prism 42mm
  
  £34.95
  More Info
- 31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard
  
  £6.95
  More Info
- 29025 40mm Neoprene Binocular Strap with Quick Release System
  
  £29.95
  More Info
- 31034 Rubber Objective Lens Covers 42mm OG S/M Pair
  
  £11.95
  More Info
- Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x
  
  £109.00
  More Info
- UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm
  
  £10.00
  More Info
Videos
Reviews

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lawrence Chip Clouse

30 August 2021

I just had the most incredible day with the new Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 binocular! I’m a bit of an optics geek and really appreciate quality. I’ve grown to expect that with Opticron products at the various price points but this new top-of-the-line Aurora really exceeded my expectations when I used it on a 4.5 hour pelagic trip that was part of the Acadia Birding Festival in Maine.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Lawrence Chip Clouse. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - David Chandler

23 August 2021

My first impression, straight out of the box, was that this is a very bright binocular. Its light-gathering ability was evident after sunset, too. Twelve minutes after the sun went down, in a mostly overcast sky, a roof-ridge Song Thrush was very clearly visible. I was still impressed five minutes later. I watched a Barn Owl with the Aurora 30 minutes after sunset on a clear night, and could still see shades of green in the surrounding countryside.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by David Chandler and orignally published in Birdwatching Magazine September 2021. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lee Thickett

12 August 2021

Summing up, the Aurora has a super-large sweet spot with excellent perceived sharpness that softens at the very edge of the field, but remains sharp enough for your peripheral vision to pick up any new arrival at the edge.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Lee Thickett and originally published on Birdforum.net. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Mike Alibone

16 June 2021

The new Aurora BGA VHD range, comprising 8x42 and 10x42 models, takes Opticron's binocular portfolio to a new level. This latest addition to the collection has been designed on a new platform with a completely new optical system that elevates the Aurora to pole position, above the former first-placed model, the DBA VHD+.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Mike Alibone and orignally published in Birdwatch Magazine June 2021. Click here to read the entire review.

Specifications

Specifications
Technical
Accessories
Videos
Reviews

Colour

Black
Size

8x42
Magnification

8
Lens Dia. (mm)

42
Lens Dia. (inch)

1.7
Field of View ([email protected])

141
Field of View (°)

8.1
Field of View ([email protected])

423
Close Focus (m)

1.9
Close Focus (f)

6.2
Eye Relief (mm)

20
Eye Relief (inch)

0.8
IPD Range (mm)

56~75
IPD Range (inch)

2.2~3
Waterproof

Yes
Prism Type

Roof
Length (mm)

152
Width (mm)

132
Depth (mm)

51.5
Dimensions LxWxD (mm)

152x132x51.5
Dimensions LxWxD (inches)

6x5.2x2
Weight (g)

725
Weight (oz)

25.6
Weight (lb)

1.6

Body Material

Magnesium Alloy, Polycarbonate
Hinge Type

Single Hinge, Single Axis
Armour Type

Full
Armour Material

NBR
Nitrogen Gas Filled

Yes
Eyecup Type

4 stage twist
Dioptre Adjustment Side

Right
Dioptre Adjuster Location

Centre
Dioptre Range

5.00
Focal Length (mm)

N/A
Eyelens Dia (mm)

23
Prism Material

OP6
Prism Coating

Oasis
PC Coating

Yes
Lens Coating

S-H Type
Serial Number Location

Rear of left body
Country of Origin

Japan

25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

£22.95
More Info
25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

£34.95
More Info
Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

£10.00
More Info
Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

£3.95
More Info
21074 Binocular Case in soft Cordura and leather for roof prism 42mm

£34.95
More Info
31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

£6.95
More Info
29025 40mm Neoprene Binocular Strap with Quick Release System

£29.95
More Info
31034 Rubber Objective Lens Covers 42mm OG S/M Pair

£11.95
More Info
Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x

£109.00
More Info
UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm

£10.00
More Info

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lawrence Chip Clouse

30 August 2021

I just had the most incredible day with the new Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 binocular! I’m a bit of an optics geek and really appreciate quality. I’ve grown to expect that with Opticron products at the various price points but this new top-of-the-line Aurora really exceeded my expectations when I used it on a 4.5 hour pelagic trip that was part of the Acadia Birding Festival in Maine.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Lawrence Chip Clouse. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - David Chandler

23 August 2021

My first impression, straight out of the box, was that this is a very bright binocular. Its light-gathering ability was evident after sunset, too. Twelve minutes after the sun went down, in a mostly overcast sky, a roof-ridge Song Thrush was very clearly visible. I was still impressed five minutes later. I watched a Barn Owl with the Aurora 30 minutes after sunset on a clear night, and could still see shades of green in the surrounding countryside.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by David Chandler and orignally published in Birdwatching Magazine September 2021. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lee Thickett

12 August 2021

Summing up, the Aurora has a super-large sweet spot with excellent perceived sharpness that softens at the very edge of the field, but remains sharp enough for your peripheral vision to pick up any new arrival at the edge.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Lee Thickett and originally published on Birdforum.net. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Mike Alibone

16 June 2021

The new Aurora BGA VHD range, comprising 8x42 and 10x42 models, takes Opticron's binocular portfolio to a new level. This latest addition to the collection has been designed on a new platform with a completely new optical system that elevates the Aurora to pole position, above the former first-placed model, the DBA VHD+.

Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Mike Alibone and orignally published in Birdwatch Magazine June 2021. Click here to read the entire review.

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42

Price £799.00 Sale £0.00

Specifications

25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

£22.95

25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

£34.95

Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

£10.00

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

£3.95

21074 Binocular Case in soft Cordura and leather for roof prism 42mm

£34.95

31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

£6.95

29025 40mm Neoprene Binocular Strap with Quick Release System

£29.95

31034 Rubber Objective Lens Covers 42mm OG S/M Pair

£11.95

Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x

£109.00

UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm

£10.00

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lawrence Chip Clouse

30 August 2021

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - David Chandler

23 August 2021

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lee Thickett

12 August 2021

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Mike Alibone

16 June 2021

Specifications

25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

£22.95

25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

£34.95

Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

£10.00

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

£3.95

21074 Binocular Case in soft Cordura and leather for roof prism 42mm

£34.95

31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

£6.95

29025 40mm Neoprene Binocular Strap with Quick Release System

£29.95

31034 Rubber Objective Lens Covers 42mm OG S/M Pair

£11.95

Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x

£109.00

UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm

£10.00

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lawrence Chip Clouse

30 August 2021

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - David Chandler

23 August 2021

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Lee Thickett

12 August 2021

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 - Mike Alibone

16 June 2021

Price £799.00