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Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular

  • Price: $157.06
  • B&H # BU8X42EEX
  • Mfr# 244208

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  • Waterproof and Fogproof
  • Roof Prism
 

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The Bushnell Excursion 8x42 binocular has a rubber armored, lightweight composite chassis, with sleek-lined multi-purpose roof-prisms. This series features fully multi-coated optics to increase light transmission and premium BaK-4 prisms with PC-3 phase coating to produce outstanding color fidelity and sharpness.

It offers excellent light gathering due to its 42mm objective lenses. The binocular is 100% waterproof and nitrogen-purged in a double-bridge housing to protect it against fogging during sudden temperature changes. It offers long eye-relief, which yields comfort to all viewers including eyeglass wearers. Finally, it is a good companion for outdoor activities.

Large center focus knob for precise focusing even when wearing gloves
Twist-up eyecups favor eyeglass wearers
Long eye relief for best comfort
Water-tight seals for waterproofing keep water on the surface of the binoculars and away from the optics.
Double-bridge construction and nitrogen purged prevent internal fogging after sudden changes in temperature
Close focus capable of focusing up to 6.5 feet
Lightweight composite chassis for durability
PC-3 phase coating for high image quality and best light transmission
Prism Type Roof
Magnification 8x
Objective Lens Diameter 42 mm
Angle of View 7.9°
Field-of-View 414' @ 1000 yd / 137.45 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance 6.5' / 1.98 m
Exit Pupil Diameter 5.3  mm
Eye Relief 17  mm
Interpupillary Adjustment Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dioptric Correction Not Specified By Manufacturer
Focus Type Center
Tripod Mount Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dimensions Not Specified By Manufacturer
Weight 1.38 lb / 626 g
Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular
  • Protective Case
  • Objective Lens Covers
  • One-Year Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    BushnellExcursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular
     
    4.2

    (based on 5 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Close focus (5)
    • Lightweight (5)
    • Quality lenses (5)
    • Compact (3)
    • Strong construction (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bird watching (5)
      • Wildlife viewing (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (4)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      5.0

      Love these!

      By Zip's mom

      from Fort Myers Fl

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Close Focus
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction
      • Works Well With Glasses

      Cons

      • Somewhat Large

      Best Uses

      • Bird Watching
      • Sporting Events/Concerts
      • Wildlife Viewing

      Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

      Wanted something small enough and light enough to carry in the field but still powerful. These are easier to focus than my old ones and are steady-- no tremor. Maybe not powerful enough for serious birders looking for small songbirds but fine for seeing larger shorebirds better (egrets, herons, etc), as well as other wildlife.. Great with my eyeglasses. Would definitely recommend these-- they are just right for my purposes!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      The neck strap is BAD

      By Rohit

      from Mangalore, Karnataka State, INDIA.

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Close Focus
      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses

      Cons

      • Poor Construction

      Best Uses

      • Bird Watching
      • Wildlife Viewing

      Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

      I use it for birding and wildlife ( mammals)

      The OPTICS are FIRST grade. Fab picture quality.
      Good overall performance--Close focus,Colour rendition, etc.

      The DOWNSIDE is the neck strap or rather where the neck strap is anchored to the binoculars. Its pathetic. It came loose and then it broke.( in just 4 maonths of use) Now I cannot hook it on my neck . I cannot imagine a company like BUSHNELL produce a great BINOCULARS like this and fit it up wityh a horrible neck strap hook !! SAD .

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

       
      4.0

      Great binoculars!

      By White Raven

      from Shreveport, LA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Close Focus
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Works Well With Glasses

      Cons

      • Lens cover leashes loose

      Best Uses

      • Bird Watching

      Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

      We bought these binoculars to use for birding. We have found them to be easy to use, light enough to carry for long periods of time, easy to adjust. The only downside is the ring for the front lens covers is not tight enough, and have fallen off a couple of times. Overall, these are great binoculars for the price!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      value optics for me

      By rezdoglatte

      from castro valley, ca

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Close Focus
      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bird Watching
        • Sporting Events/Concerts
        • Wildlife Viewing

        Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

        Light, clear, well-made optics for birding and other outdoor sightings. Nice close focus, also.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Share this review

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        EXCURSION - EX 8X42 WATER/FOG PROOF

        By Barb

        from Albany W.A. Australia

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Close Focus
        • Compact
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction
        • Works Well With Glasses

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bird Watching

          Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

          Excellent size and weight for women. Compact and easy to adjust/use. I'm very happy with my purchase.

          Share this review

          Displaying reviews 1-5

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          REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

          by PowerReviews
          BushnellExcursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular
           
          4.2

          (based on 5 reviews)

          Ratings Distribution

          • 5 Stars

             

            (3)

          • 4 Stars

             

            (1)

          • 3 Stars

             

            (0)

          • 2 Stars

             

            (1)

          • 1 Stars

             

            (0)

          80%

          of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

          Pros

          • Close focus (5)
          • Lightweight (5)
          • Quality lenses (5)
          • Compact (3)
          • Strong construction (3)

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bird watching (5)
            • Wildlife viewing (3)
              • Reviewer Profile:
              • Casual/ recreational (4)
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No (4)

            Reviewed by 5 customers

            Sort by

            Displaying reviews 1-5

            Back to top

             
            5.0

            Love these!

            By Zip's mom

            from Fort Myers Fl

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Close Focus
            • Lightweight
            • Quality Lenses
            • Strong Construction
            • Works Well With Glasses

            Cons

            • Somewhat Large

            Best Uses

            • Bird Watching
            • Sporting Events/Concerts
            • Wildlife Viewing

            Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

            Wanted something small enough and light enough to carry in the field but still powerful. These are easier to focus than my old ones and are steady-- no tremor. Maybe not powerful enough for serious birders looking for small songbirds but fine for seeing larger shorebirds better (egrets, herons, etc), as well as other wildlife.. Great with my eyeglasses. Would definitely recommend these-- they are just right for my purposes!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            The neck strap is BAD

            By Rohit

            from Mangalore, Karnataka State, INDIA.

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Close Focus
            • Compact
            • Lightweight
            • Quality Lenses

            Cons

            • Poor Construction

            Best Uses

            • Bird Watching
            • Wildlife Viewing

            Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

            I use it for birding and wildlife ( mammals)

            The OPTICS are FIRST grade. Fab picture quality.
            Good overall performance--Close focus,Colour rendition, etc.

            The DOWNSIDE is the neck strap or rather where the neck strap is anchored to the binoculars. Its pathetic. It came loose and then it broke.( in just 4 maonths of use) Now I cannot hook it on my neck . I cannot imagine a company like BUSHNELL produce a great BINOCULARS like this and fit it up wityh a horrible neck strap hook !! SAD .

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

             
            4.0

            Great binoculars!

            By White Raven

            from Shreveport, LA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Close Focus
            • Lightweight
            • Quality Lenses
            • Works Well With Glasses

            Cons

            • Lens cover leashes loose

            Best Uses

            • Bird Watching

            Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

            We bought these binoculars to use for birding. We have found them to be easy to use, light enough to carry for long periods of time, easy to adjust. The only downside is the ring for the front lens covers is not tight enough, and have fallen off a couple of times. Overall, these are great binoculars for the price!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            value optics for me

            By rezdoglatte

            from castro valley, ca

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Close Focus
            • Compact
            • Lightweight
            • Quality Lenses
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bird Watching
              • Sporting Events/Concerts
              • Wildlife Viewing

              Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

              Light, clear, well-made optics for birding and other outdoor sightings. Nice close focus, also.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Share this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              EXCURSION - EX 8X42 WATER/FOG PROOF

              By Barb

              from Albany W.A. Australia

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Close Focus
              • Compact
              • Lightweight
              • Quality Lenses
              • Strong Construction
              • Works Well With Glasses

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bird Watching

                Comments about Bushnell Excursion-EX 8x42 Waterproof and Fogproof Binocular:

                Excellent size and weight for women. Compact and easy to adjust/use. I'm very happy with my purchase.

                Share this review

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