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BGA 8x42

Discontinued Mar-22. Replaced by Explorer WA ED-R. Click here

Compact, quality field monocular for the space and weight conscious, the BGA 8x42 monocular delivers a viewing experience comparable to a pair of full size roof prism binoculars in a pocket size instrument measuring only 43x136mm/1.7x5.4".

Features

Compact, lightweight roof prism design
Nitrogen gas filled waterproof construction
Fully multi-coated optical system (all air/glass surfaces)
Full field of view wearing glasses
Wide wheel focusing
Twist type retractable eyecups
Close focus to 2m/6.6ft

Supplied Accessories

BGA monoculars are supplied in a soft case with monocular strap and rubber objective lens cover

Guarantee

30 year

Product Code

30440

Price £149.00

Discontinued 05/22

Specifications

Specifications
- Colour
  
  Black
- Size
  
  8x42
- Magnification
  
  8
- Lens Dia. (mm)
  
  42
- Lens Dia. (inch)
  
  1.7
- Field of View (m@1000m)
  
  110
- Field of View (°)
  
  6.3
- Field of View (ft@1000yd)
  
  330
- Close Focus (m)
  
  2
- Close Focus (f)
  
  6.6
- Eye Relief (mm)
  
  19
- Eye Relief (inch)
  
  0.7
- Waterproof
  
  Yes
- Prism Type
  
  Roof
- Length (mm)
  
  136
- Width (mm)
  
  43
- Depth (mm)
  
  46.2
- Dimensions LxWxD (mm)
  
  136x43x46.2
- Dimensions LxWxD (inches)
  
  5.4x1.7x1.8
- Weight (g)
  
  285
- Weight (oz)
  
  10.1
- Weight (lb)
  
  0.6
Technical
- Body Material
  
  Aluminium Alloy
- Hinge Type
  
  N/A
- Armour Type
  
  None
- Armour Material
  
  N/A
- Nitrogen Gas Filled
  
  Yes
- Eyecup Type
  
  2 stage twist
- Focal Length (mm)
  
  N/A
- Eyelens Dia (mm)
  
  20
- Prism Material
  
  BAK4/BK7
- Prism Coating
  
  Multi
- PC Coating
  
  Yes
- Lens Coating
  
  Multi-coated
- Serial Number Location
  
  N/A
- Country of Origin
  
  Japan
Accessories
- Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch
  
  £3.95
  More Info
- Tripod Mount for Explorer 42mm and BGA Monocular
  
  £40.00
  More Info
Videos
Reviews

BGA Monocular 8x42 - BBR Website

25 February 2019

The Japanese made 8x42 Opticron BGA monocular is ideally suited to observing birds and other wildlife, and its low weight (just 10.1oz) is easy to carry along with other gear. The performance is excellent at this price.

Above is an excerpt from a review published on the Best Binoculars Reviews Website. 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 (m@1000m)

110
Field of View (°)

6.3
Field of View (ft@1000yd)

330
Close Focus (m)

2
Close Focus (f)

6.6
Eye Relief (mm)

19
Eye Relief (inch)

0.7
Waterproof

Yes
Prism Type

Roof
Length (mm)

136
Width (mm)

43
Depth (mm)

46.2
Dimensions LxWxD (mm)

136x43x46.2
Dimensions LxWxD (inches)

5.4x1.7x1.8
Weight (g)

285
Weight (oz)

10.1
Weight (lb)

0.6

Body Material

Aluminium Alloy
Hinge Type

N/A
Armour Type

None
Armour Material

N/A
Nitrogen Gas Filled

Yes
Eyecup Type

2 stage twist
Focal Length (mm)

N/A
Eyelens Dia (mm)

20
Prism Material

BAK4/BK7
Prism Coating

Multi
PC Coating

Yes
Lens Coating

Multi-coated
Serial Number Location

N/A
Country of Origin

Japan

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

£3.95
More Info
Tripod Mount for Explorer 42mm and BGA Monocular

£40.00
More Info

BGA Monocular 8x42 - BBR Website

25 February 2019

The Japanese made 8x42 Opticron BGA monocular is ideally suited to observing birds and other wildlife, and its low weight (just 10.1oz) is easy to carry along with other gear. The performance is excellent at this price.

Above is an excerpt from a review published on the Best Binoculars Reviews Website. Click here to read the entire review.

BGA 8x42

Price £149.00 Sale £0.00

Specifications

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

£3.95

Tripod Mount for Explorer 42mm and BGA Monocular

£40.00

BGA Monocular 8x42 - BBR Website

25 February 2019

Specifications

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

£3.95

Tripod Mount for Explorer 42mm and BGA Monocular

£40.00

BGA Monocular 8x42 - BBR Website

25 February 2019

Price £149.00