opticron field binoculars
Opticron Field Binoculars

Opticron founded their binocular business over thirty years ago, their overriding principles continue to centre on offering the highest levels of binocular quality and choice. Attention to these have helped them to achieve leadership status in the UK birdwatching binocular market.

Quality is paramount and has been developed over years of partnership and collaboration with some of Japans leading binocular manufacturers. The benefits of these relationships are seen in the quality of their binoculars and telescopes as well as the value for money which we believe is second to none.

 

Opticron DBA VHD+ Oasis Binoculars
Roof Prism Waterproof - Close Focus

"Smaller, Lighter, Brighter, Sharper", the new DBA VHD+ takes the Opticron design maxim to a new level.

The all new VHD optical system offers brighter, sharper images compared to its predecessor in a similarly compact and lightweight package.

Designed around and built for the professional and enthusiast looking for 8/10x42 quality but preferring the size, weight and feel of a smaller binocular, the DBA VHD offers an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort and ergonomics for under £600. 100% made in Japan. 30 year guarantee.

  • Compact, lightweight roof prism design
  • Dual hinge, single axis body
  • Textured rubber armouring
  • Nitrogen gas filled waterproof (5m depth)
  • VHD optical system incorporating a high quality ED glass objective system, phase corrected prisms with Oasis prism coating S-type multi-coating to all air/glass surfaces
  • Flat field vision
  • Long eyerelief for spectacle wearers
  • Multi-stage twist type retractable eyecups
  • 500° turn smooth action wide wheel focusing
  • Close focus to 2.5m
  • Central dioptre adjuster
  • Tripod adapter socket

complete in soft case with rainguard, wide nylon lanyard and objective lens caps.


OASIS® is the name given to a 64 layer coating process applied to the reflective surface of each roof prism. The application of OASIS® improves light emission to 99% over a broader spectrum at the reflective face - measurably increasing light transmission through the prism and further improving the clarity of the images you see.
OASIS® is the name given to a 64 layer coating process applied to the reflective surface of each roof prism. The application of OASIS® improves light emission to 99% over a broader spectrum at the reflective face - measurably increasing light transmission through the prism and further improving the clarity of the images you see.

 

 

 

Opticron DBA VHD Oasis Binoculars
Specifications
8x42 OASIS® is the name given to a 64 layer coating process applied to the reflective surface of each roof prism. The application of OASIS® improves light emission to 99% over a broader spectrum at the reflective face - measurably increasing light transmission through the prism and further improving the clarity of the images you see.
10x42 OASIS® is the name given to a 64 layer coating process applied to the reflective surface of each roof prism. The application of OASIS® improves light emission to 99% over a broader spectrum at the reflective face - measurably increasing light transmission through the prism and further improving the clarity of the images you see.
Field (m)
122
105
Min Focus (m)
2.5
2.5
HxW (mm)
145x126
145x126
Weight (g)
696
714
Price
£585
£595
 
 



 

Verano BGA VHD Binoculars

Verano BGA VHD Binoculars
Roof Prism Waterproof - Close Focus

Named after the Spanish for summer, the Verano BGA VHD offers the serious wildlife observer the highest levels of comfort and performance needed for accurate and immersive observation. the all-new optical systems are 100% made in Japan and feature a compact wide field VHD design for vivid, true to life images with excellent contrast. Measuring 140mm (8x42) in length, Verano BGA VHD binoculars are really compact and perfectly balanced in the hand.

  • Compact, lightweight roof prism design with micro hinge body
  • Textured soft touch rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof construction
  • VHD fully multi-coated optical system with ‘PC’ phase corrected prisms and Oasis prism coating
  • Long eye relief eyepieces giving full field of view for glasses wearers
  • Wide wheel focusing
  • RHS dioptre adjuster
  • 3-stage alloy retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to 1.3m (8x42)
  • Tripod adapter socket

Models supplied in a soft case with rainguard, neoprene bungee strap and rubber objective lens covers.

Specifications
8x42
Field (m)
131
Min Focus (m)
1.3
HxW (mm)
140x134
Weight (g)
659
Price
£415 £369
 



Opticron Natura ED Binoculars
Roof Prism Waterproof - Close Focus

Featuring wide field optics for easier location and tracking, ED glass objectives for brighter, sharper images and a micro hinge body for even better grip, the Natura BGA ED delivers benchmark quality, optical performance and ergonomics for its price point.

Aimed squarely at the enthusiast looking for a lightweight robust and reliable ED field glass, Natura BGA ED delivers high resolution images with almost no visible CA. The compact optical system means the 8x42 and 10x42 stand just over 14cm (5 1/2”) tall and deliver superb balance and control in the hand.

Features include;

  • Compact, lightweight roof prism design with micro hinge body
  • Textured rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof construction
  • ED, fully multi-coated optical system with ‘PC’ phase corrected prisms and Oasis prism coating
  • Long eye relief eyepieces giving full field of view for glasses wearers
  • Wide wheel focusing with integrated rhs dioptre adjuster
  • 3-stage alloy retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to 2.2m (8x32), 2.5m (8/10x42)
  • Tripod adapter socket
  • 30 year guarantee

complete in soft case with rainguard, wide nylon lanyard and objective lens caps.

Opticron Natura ED Binoculars

Specifications
8x42
10x42
Field (m)
122
105
Min Focus (m)
2.5
2.5
HxW (mm)
142x129
142x129
Weight (g)
648
670
Price
£349
£359
 



Opticron Traveller BGA ED

 

Opticron Traveller BGA ED
Roof Prism Waterproof

”Smaller, lighter, brighter, sharper” the Opticron Traveller BGA ED breaks new ground for 32mm field binoculars aimed at the enthusiast and serious user. Measuring 119x115mm and weighing just 450g, the all-new optical system delivers wide field 8.2° (8x32) and 6.5° (10x32) with unparalleled cross-field resolution, light transmission and colour correction.

Features include:

  • Lightweight polycarbonate body protected in natural rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof construction (3m depth)
  • ED, fully multi-coated optical system with BAK 4 phase corrected prism units and Oasis prism coating
  • Wide field long eye relief eyepieces giving full field with spectacles
  • 4-stage twist-type retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to 1.8mTripod adapter socket
  • 30 year guarantee

Manufactured to the highest standards, the Traveller BGA ED offers the outdoor sports and wildlife enthusiast a new and exciting alternative to premium brands at a fraction of the price.

Traveller BGA ED binoculars are supplied in a soft neoprene case with rainguard, neoprene strap and rubber objective lens covers.


Specifications
8x32
10x32
Field(m)
143
113
Min Focus(m)
1.8
1.8
HxW(mm)
119x115
119x115
Weight(g)
451
453
Price
£349
£359
 



Opticron Imagic IS Binoculars
Roof Prism Splashproof

Suitable for almost all types of daytime wildlife and nature observation, surveying and lunar astronomy, the Imagic IS gives you the freedom to observe wildlife discreetly from a distance in clear detail. Their unique ability to resolve fine detail without the support of a tripod or mount means they can be used for quick and accurate inspection of cabling, connections, mortar and oxidation in a wide range of commercial structures.

  • Compact, lightweight roof prism design with textured rubber armouring
  • 2-axis image stabilisation system (+/- 3 degrees)
  • IPX-4 Splashproof
  • Fully multi-coated optics
  • Long eye relief eyepieces
  • 4-stage twist type retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to 2.9m/6.6ft

Imagic IS binoculars are supplied in a soft vinyl case with rainguard, neoprene strap and 2x AAA 1.5v batteries

 

Opticron Imagic IS Binoculars


Specifications
10x30
12x30
Field(m)
91
87
Min Focus(m)
2.9
2.9
HxW(mm)
151x118
119x115
Weight(g)
534
537
Price
£539
£549
 



.Opticron Explorer WA ED BGA Binoculars

Opticron Explorer WA ED R BGA Binoculars
Roof Prism Waterproof - Close Focus

The newly updated Explorer WA ED R offers an unbeatable combination of specification, quality and ergonomics and is an ideal choice for anyone wanting a wide-angle 8x42 or 10x42 ED binocular.

Featuring the company’s trademark compact optical system, the models combine wide-field vision with crisp, clear and images and colour neutral images.

The optics are fitted into a magnesium alloy body that delivers excellent balance for all hand sizes, while each binocular is protected in a soft-touch rubber covering making them easy to pick-up and use.

Other features include:

  • Nitrogen waterproof construction
  • BAK 4, fully multicoated optical system with ED glass objective lenses
  • PC phase corrected prisms & R Type high light transmission coating
  • Long eyerelief eyepieces for spectacles wearers
  • 3-stage retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to 2m (8x42), 2.5m (10x42)
  • Tripod adapter socket
  • Explorer WA ED R binoculars come with a comprehensive 10 year guarantee.

complete in soft case with rainguard, wide nylon lanyard and objective lens caps

Specifications
8x32 ED
10x32 ED
8x42 ED
10x42 ED
Field (m)
136
105
131
113
Min Focus (m)
2.5
2.3
2
2.5
HxW (mm)
120x116
120x116
140x126
140x126
Weight (g)
440
430
670
660
Price
£209
£219
£229
£239
 


 

Opticron Discovery ED Binoculars
Roof Prism Rubber waterproof

The Discovery WA ED 8x32 offers improved performance over the WP PC model in the same ultra-compact lightweight body. Featuring ED glass objectives and higher quality optics, images are brighter and sharper with enhanced colour contrast. New eyepiece designs deliver a wider FOV for a more immersive viewing experience with or without glasses. Weighing under 400g/14oz they can be carried all day and with a minimum IPD of 52mm used comfortably by nature enthusiasts of all ages.

  • Ultra-compact roof prism optical design finished in natural rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof construction
  • ED, wide-field fully multi-coated optical system + PC phase corrected prisms and Oasis-C+ coatings
  • Lightweight polycarbonate body
  • Long eye relief for spectacle wearers
  • Twist type retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to under 1.2m/3.9ft

complete with soft case with rainguard, wide nylon lanyard and objective lens caps.

Opticron Discovery ED Binoculars

Specifications
8x32
10x32
Field (m)
140
106
Min Focus (m)
1.2
1.3
HxW (mm)
108x117
108x117
Weight (g)
390
390
Price
£190
£200
 




Opticron Savanna R PC Binoculars
Roof Prism Rubber waterproof

The Savanna R PC shares many of the features of it’s sister porro prism packaged into a single axis roof prism body. Designed as a 32mm from the bottom up, the overriding feel is “slimline-compact” while the dual hinge assembly provides plenty of room for fingers of all sizes. Images are bright and clear and the optical system delivers a favourable field of view 7.0° (8x33), 6.1° (10x33) so locating and tracking objects is achieved with the minimum of fuss. Like their sister models, the Savanna R close in to just 52mm making them suitable for children as young as 7.

  • Compact roof prism optical design finished in textured rubber armour
  • Nitrogen waterproof construction
  • Fully multi-coated optical system
  • Lightweight polycarbonate & alloy body
  • Long eyerelief for spectacle wearers
  • 3-stage twist type retractable eyecups
  • Close focus to 3.5m
  • 10 year guarantee

complete with soft case with rainguard, lanyard and objective lens caps.

Opticron Savanna R Binoculars

Specifications
8x33
10x33
Field (m)
122
106
Min Focus (m)
3.5
3.5
HxW (mm)
129x120
194x120
Weight (g)
428
415
Price
£110

£120

 



Opticron Oregon LE WP Binoculars

Opticron Oregon 4 PC Binoculars
Roof Prism Rubber armoured Waterproof

Budget Nitrogen waterproof series delivering solid performance and good value for money for people wanting the advantages of roof prism deisgn.

  • Fully multicoated optics (BAK 4 prisms and all air/glass surfaces)
  • Sandblast rubber armoured finish
  • Long eye-relief for spectacles
  • Wide wheel focusing
  • Close focus to under 4m
  • 5 year guarantee

complete in soft case with rainguard, wide nylon lanyard and objective lens caps.

Specifications
8x32
8x42
10x42
10x50
Field (m)
141
122
105
80
Min Focus (m)
1.8
2.3
2.3
2.5
HxW (mm)
109x116
147x125
147x125
170x130
Weight (g)
497
685
678
845
Price
£120
£130
£140
£150
 



Opticron Adventurer II WP Binoculars
Roof Prism Rubber armoured Waterproof

Entry level roof prism waterproof binocular finished in quality textured rubber armour.

  • Fully multicoated optics
  • Nitrogen waterproof construction
  • Twist type retractable eyecups
  • Long eye-relief for spectacles
  • Wide band focusing
  • Tripod adapter socket
  • 1 year guarantee

complete in soft case with rainguard, wide nylon lanyard and objective lens caps.

Opticron Adventurer WP Binoculars

Specifications
8x32
8x42
10x42
10x50
Field (m)
108
119
98
96
Min Focus (m)
5
5
5
3
HxW (mm)
135x120
148 x 125
148 x 125
162x133
Weight (g)
507
627
623
760
Price
£80
£95
£100
£110
 



Opticron SAVANNA WP Binoculars

Opticron SAVANNA WP Binoculars
Porro Prism

Handy, lightweight, thoroughly modern porro prism binoculars uniquely suited to adults and children. With popular features such as waterproofing, long eyerelief and ergonomic rubber armour, the optical set-up delivers brighter, sharper more three dimensional images compared to similarly priced roof prism binoculars. In addition wide field eyepieces and a large depth of field make for easy focusing and tracking of wildlife.

With a minimum IPD of 50mm, the Savanna WP can be enjoyed by children as young as 7 years without fear of eyestrain. Weighing under 500g and standing just 115mm high, the binocular fits easily into a backpack or sling bag or can be stored in its lightweight neoprene case.

Like their sister compact models, both the 6x30 and 8x30 are engineered to deliver excellent quality and value for money for the younger wildlife or birdwatcher and come with a comprehensive 10 year warranty against manufacturing defects.

 


Specifications
6x30
8x30
Field (m)
140
131
Min Focus (m)
3
3
HxW (mm)
116x160
116x160
Weight (g)
485
491
Price
£100
£110
 



Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x for Binoculars and Telescopes UTA

The Opticron 40951 UTA enables you to increase the magnification of your Opticron binocular or telescope+eyepiece combination by a factor of 2.

Fitted to a binocular, the 40951 UTA converts one half into a higher powered long eye relief monocular. It also connects to Opticron SDL, HDF, HR and IS eyepieces.

Featuring a long eye relief eyepiece and fitted with a twist type retractable eyecup, the UTA 2x is compatible with a wide range of different eyepieces as it is supplied as two separate components:

40951 2x body only.
A connection ring (See Table for prices and compatibility with current models)

Naked eye
10x Binocular
10x Binocular with 2x UTA
giving 20x magnification

 

Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x for Binoculars and Telescopes UTA

Specifications
Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x
Price
£95.00
 

40941
40942
40943
40944
40945
40946
40947P
40948
40949
42.5~41.3mm
42~41.3mm
44.3mm
40mm
34.6mm
33.3mm
Push Fit
50~49.5mm
52.5~51.26mm
DBA VHD
BGA Classic
Oregon 4 LE WP
Savanna WP

C/man BGA HD
Imagic TGA WP
WP Mono 8x30

 

Imagic BGA SE
Verano BGA HD
Natura BGA ED
Explorer WA
T3 Trailfinder
WP Mono 8x32
HDF T 40810
HR2 40933
HR WP
Traveller BGA Mg
Savanna R
IS 40916S
IS 40918S
HR2 40930
HR2 40931
SR.GA
Fixed mag.
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DBA Mono
BGA Mono
HDF T 40862
SDL
40936
£10.00
£10.00
£10.00
£10.00
£10.00
£10.00
£18.00
£11.00
£17.00