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<p>Take in the details of your next line, cross that illusive hawk off your life-list, or watch wild creatures with these binoculars. The Carson RD series features a lightweight open bridge design that is comfortable in your hands. With large 42mm objective lenses the RD 8x42 binoculars pull in plenty of light, so you won’t miss a thing. The compact design fits nicely nearly anywhere, from your pack to your glovebox.</p><ul><li>Waterproof design means your binoculars won’t be bothered by a little rain</li><li>Multi-coated optics brighten up the image and increase contrast</li><li>Uses BaK-4 prisms</li><li>Open bridge design reduces weight without reducing rigidity</li><li>Adjustable eye-cups work with glasses</li><li>Includes lens covers, a padded neck strap and a rigid case</li></ul>

Carson RD 8X42 WP Open Bridge Binoculars

This tells you how many times an object is magnified when observed through the binoculars.

The diameter of the objective lens will impact how bright, sharp, and comfortable your view is. Generally, bigger is better.

Lens coatings reduce light loss and glare to increase contrast and diminish eyestrain. Coated: one layer on external surfaces only. Fully coated: every surface is coated. Multi-coated: multiple layers on some of the surfaces. Fully multi-coated: multiple layers on every optical surface.

The widest dimension of circular viewing area that you can see.

The nearest distance at which the binoculars will focus on an object.

The diameter of the objective (outside) lens divided by the binocular's magnification. It indicates the amount of light that reaches your eye (most noticeable in low light conditions). Higher numbers offer brighter images.

The distance between the eyepiece and your eye while still allowing entire field of view. Long eye relief is good for eyeglass wearers.

Waterproof binoculars are assembled with O-rings and are purged with nitrogen to avoid condensation. They are ideal for boating or use in rainy weather.

These binoculars can be adjusted for variances between right and left eye vision.

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Carson RD 8X42 WP Open Bridge Binoculars

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