Portable, powerful, and durable, the Celestron 10x42 Gamekeeper Roof Prism Binoculars are made with compact BAK4 roof prisms and anti-reflection multi-coated lens surfaces to boost the light-gathering ability and produce bright and clear high-contrast images with accurate color representation. This midsized model has larger 42mm objectives that improve the binoculars' light-gathering ability and extend their use into the predawn and dusk hours, when many animals are most active, and without the weight and bulk of models with larger objectives. Their apparent angle of view approaches wide-angle to help users find their subjects faster and track moving targets more easily, while minimizing the appearance of the distracting hand shake that is common when holding high-power binoculars. For vibration-free use and to free up both hands, this version of the Gamekeeper binoculars can be tripod mounted using an optional adapter.
To withstand the rigors of the outdoors, the chassis is made of a lightweight, yet durable, polycarbonate material that remains a comfortable temperature even as the mercury falls, and resists the expansion and contraction that is common with a metal chassis. Each optical tube is nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging, so the Gamekeeper binoculars will continue to perform in even the most inclement weather. The binoculars are wrapped in a protective rubber armor with the Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage pattern to provide a slip-resistant grip that won't give your position away. A large center focusing wheel and diopter collar are easy to manipulate even while wearing gloves and help ensure crisp and sharp images. Celestron binoculars include a tethered one-piece rainguard and stay-on / flip-down lens caps for the objectives that are easy to put on and take off without the risk of losing them.
Easy to handle, powerful, and with a boost in low-light performance from its smaller 10x25 counterpart, these midsized Gamekeeper binoculars are an ideal addition to your kit on the trail, at the range, or in a blind.
Optical Performance
- High 10x magnification brings subjects close for detailed observations at long distances
- 42mm objective lenses draw in more light than smaller models to boost low-light performance without excessive bulk
- Compact BAK4 roof prisms deliver a round exit pupil and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
- Anti-reflection multi-coated optics produce neutral and accurate color fidelity across the entire visible spectrum, and improve contrast and image brightness
- 56° apparent angle of view approaches wide angle to help users find subjects quicker, and to minimize the appearance of visible hand shake common with high-power optics
- 294-foot field of view at 1000 yards
Use and Handling
- Closed-bridge configuration provides a stable platform for the internal focusing mechanism
- Large center focusing wheel and right-eye dioptric collar are easy to manipulate, even when wearing gloves
- ±4 right eye dioptric correction allows precise focusing to individual eye prescriptions with a convenient thumb lever adjustment
- 56-74mm interpupillary distance adjustment range accommodates many users
- Twist-up rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
- 14mm eye relief helps to reduce eye strain and improves viewing comfort during long glassing sessions
- Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil will completely cover most pupils as they open and dilate, as light fades
Construction Details
- Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage pattern
- Rubberized armoring provides a slip-resistant grip, especially in wet conditions
- Lightweight and durable polycarbonate chassis is resistant to expansion and contraction common with metal chassis that can cause the optics to move out of adjustment over time
- Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature changes
- Tethered one-piece eyepiece rainguard and stay-on/flip-down objective lens caps are easy to put on and take off without the risk of losing them
- Weight: 22 ounces
