{"product_id":"bushnell-r7-8x42-binoculars-r7-842","title":"Bushnell R7 8x42 Binoculars – R7-842","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBushnell R7 8x42 Binoculars\u003c\/b\u003e, part number \u003cb\u003eR7-842\u003c\/b\u003e, are the widest and most forgiving glass in the R7 range, pairing \u003cb\u003e8x magnification\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003e42mm objectives\u003c\/b\u003e for a field of view of \u003cb\u003e142 m at 1,000 m (425 ft at 1,000 yd)\u003c\/b\u003e and a 5.3 mm exit pupil — the steady, quick-to-the-eye choice for walked-up stalking and for birding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eED Prime Glass works through dielectric-coated Schmidt-Pechan BaK-4 prisms with PC-3 Phase coating, fully multi-coated and Ultra Wideband Coated, and the exterior lens surfaces carry the EXO Barrier that repels rain, dust, snow, oil and debris. The magnesium alloy chassis is IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged against internal fogging, 149 mm (5.9 in) long and 770 g (27.2 oz), with 19 mm of eye relief, a locking dioptre, tripod compatibility and three sets of interchangeable twist, detented eyecups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R7 8x42 is the widest and most forgiving glass in Bushnell's R7 range — 425 ft of view at 1,000 yards (142 m at 1,000 m) and a 5.3 mm exit pupil, in the same 770 g magnesium body as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bushnell-r7-10x42-binoculars-r7-1042\"\u003eR7 10x42\u003c\/a\u003e. Eight power is the easier binocular to hold steady and the easier one to find a moving beast with, which is why it remains the default choice for walked-up stalking and for anyone who carries their glass all day. Step up to the 10x42 if you want more detail from a static high seat, to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bushnell-r7-10x50-binoculars-r7-1050\"\u003eR7 10x50\u003c\/a\u003e for more light at last light, or to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bushnell-r7-15x56-binoculars-r7-1556\"\u003eR7 15x56\u003c\/a\u003e for tripod work. The rest of the range sits in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/binoculars\"\u003ebinoculars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalked-up deer stalking where the glass is round your neck all day and must be quick to the eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirding and general observation, where a wide field and an easy exit pupil matter more than magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds 10x too shaky hand-held, or who wears glasses and wants the 19 mm eye relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first serious binocular that will not be outgrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass:\u003c\/b\u003e ED Prime Glass with Schmidt-Pechan BaK-4 prisms and a dielectric prism coating, for resolution and colour fidelity in poor light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully multi-coated and Ultra Wideband Coated, with EXO Barrier repelling rain, dust, snow, oil and debris from the exterior lens surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhase Coating:\u003c\/b\u003e PC-3 Phase coating on the prisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eField of View:\u003c\/b\u003e 425 ft at 1,000 yards (142 m at 1,000 m) — the widest view in the R7 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChassis:\u003c\/b\u003e Magnesium alloy, 770 g, for strength without the weight penalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEyecups:\u003c\/b\u003e Twist, detented and interchangeable — three sets supplied: low profile for spectacle wearers, a standard mid-height, and a winged design that blocks side light and wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDioptre:\u003c\/b\u003e Locking dioptre, so your setting stays where you put it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeather:\u003c\/b\u003e IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged against internal fogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification \/ Objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8x42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrism System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Pechan, BaK-4, dielectric coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eED Prime Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully multi-coated; Ultra Wideband Coated; EXO Barrier protective lens coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC-3 Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425 ft @ 1,000 yd (142 m @ 1,000 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExit Pupil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9 in (149 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.2 oz (770 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium alloy chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyecups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwist, detented; interchangeable, three sets included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDioptre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX7 waterproof; nitrogen purged (fogproof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree sets of interchangeable eyecups; Vault LITE binocular harness; lens covers; comfort neck strap; cleaning cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU \/ MPN \/ UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR7-842 \/ R7-842 \/ 029757026934\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushnell R7 8x42 binocular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sets of interchangeable eyecups — low profile, standard mid-height and winged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVault LITE binocular harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfort neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK Delivery \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImported from the USA, duty paid by us, and dispatched tracked from the UK — nothing to pay on delivery — backed by UK-based support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShould I buy the 8x42 or the 10x42?\u003c\/b\u003eBoth share the same 149 mm magnesium body and the same 770 g weight. The 8x42 gives a wider 425 ft field of view and a larger 5.3 mm exit pupil, so it is steadier hand-held and quicker onto a moving animal. The 10x42 trades that back for reach, with 345 ft of view and a 4.2 mm exit pupil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it any good for spectacle wearers?\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Eye relief is 19 mm and one of the three supplied eyecup sets is a low-profile design intended for glasses wearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it survive British weather?\u003c\/b\u003eIt is IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged against internal fogging, and the exterior lens surfaces carry Bushnell's EXO Barrier coating, which repels rain, dust, snow, oil and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the interchangeable eyecups for?\u003c\/b\u003eThree sets are supplied: low profile for spectacle wearers, a standard mid-height for general use, and a winged design to block out light and wind. They twist and are detented, so a setting holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I put it on a tripod?\u003c\/b\u003eYes, the R7 8x42 is tripod compatible, though at 8x most people use it hand-held or on a harness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58544258253174,"sku":"R7-842","price":514.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/3216\/5771\/files\/bushnell-r7-8x42-binoculars-r7-842-1.jpg?v=1787761393","url":"https:\/\/xtremetactical.co.uk\/products\/bushnell-r7-8x42-binoculars-r7-842","provider":"Xtreme Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}