--- product_id: 425663511 title: "Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 30785" brand: "opticron" price: "€ 355.90" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Opticron" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/425663511-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-30785 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # ED glass with multi-coating for vivid color Nitrogen waterproof sealed 8x42 magnification & wide-angle view Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 30785 **Brand:** opticron **Price:** € 355.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔭 See More, Miss Less: The Explorer’s Choice for Sharp, Waterproof Clarity ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 30785 by opticron - **How much does it cost?** € 355.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/425663511-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-30785) ## Best For - opticron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted opticron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Spectacle-Friendly Comfort:** Wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief designed for glasses wearers—never miss a moment. - • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Nitrogen-filled, waterproof construction ensures fog-free performance rain or shine. - • **Compact Powerhouse for On-the-Go:** Lightweight 11.6 oz design with close focus down to 1.9m—perfect for urban explorers and nature lovers alike. - • **Crystal-Clear Vision, Every Time:** ED glass and R-type multi-coatings deliver unmatched sharpness and vibrant color contrast. - • **Precision Focus at Your Fingertips:** Smooth wide-wheel focusing with multi-stage retractable eyecup for quick, accurate adjustments. ## Overview The Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular combines advanced ED glass optics with R-type multi-coatings and nitrogen waterproofing to deliver crisp, vibrant images in a compact, durable design. Its wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief makes it ideal for spectacle wearers, while the smooth wide-wheel focusing and close focus capability ensure precision in any environment. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts who demand clarity and reliability on the move. ## Description Compact, quality field monocular for the space and weight conscious, the Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 features wide-field ED optics and the latest multi-coatings for extra light transmission and color contrast. Review: Excellent Choice for Easy Carry and General Purposes - The Opticon Explorer has been an excellent general purpose monocular for watching wildlife and navigation while hiking and traveling in small boats. It is very compact , easy to carry and it has an image clarity that is excellent for the price. For a more objective description of the clarity, I compared the image quality of the Opticon Explorer with the Monarch Series 7 binocular, both of which are 8x42 and have a similar field of view (the Monarch is about 8 degrees and the Opticon is about 7.5 degrees). In dim light, I studied the moss and lichen on a wood fence at about 75 yards. The Monarch was superior, but only by about 15%, if you could give a quantitative figure for how much extra clarity was achieved. However, the Opticon Explorer is much smaller, weighs less and is easier to carry. Furthermore, it costs only $150 compared to about $500 for the Monarch. I have had two monoculars prior to this model. One was the Stilnand 16x50. The other was the Opticon Oregon 8x42. The image quality of the Stilnand was not as good as the Opticon Explorer. The image quality of the Oregon was about the same as the Explorer. However, the Explorer is even more compact and easier to carry than the Oregon. The Explorer is harder to focus than the Oregon, but this is easily overcome if you anticipate the approximate distance you will be looking at an object before using it. Understanding this principle, you can "prefocus" your Explorer and study warblers flitting about in the tree tops or watching seals jump out of the water a hundred years away without focusing at all. Review: Some minor flaws but a very good value - I bought this to watch my kid from the stands at high school band completions and to see the concert stage from mid-altitude arena seats. I previously bought the budget Celestron Nature 10x25 monocular for the same purpose. My first impression of the Opticron is the glorious fat field of view. It is not image stabilization but it does mean allow more real estate in which to center the target when my hand shakes. It also is better for digiscoping. I do not have to magnify the camera image as much to remove the ocular vignette from the picture and it allows more light through to the camera lens. It works very well with a Celestron NexYZ phone adapter. The optics are superior to the budget monocular. Details are more crisp and colors are closer to the naked eye. I can confirm the shortcomings pointed out by many other reviewers. The objective lens cover is too loose, both the loop of plastic holding it to the barrel and the cover itself. Why do they not tighten it up? And the focus dial is stiff. Appreciable force is required to turn it but once in place it will not be easily moved out of focus. That might be an issue for the Celestron which is small enough to fit in a pants pocket. The Opticron will fit in a coat pocket, but guys will get funny looks if they try to stuff it in a pants pocket. ## Features - High quality roof prism design featuring ED glass objective - PC phase corrected prism with R-type high light transmission multi-coating - Nitrogen waterproof construction finished in gloss black - Wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief for spectacle wearers - Multi-stage retractable eyecup - Smooth action wide wheel focusing - Close focus to 1.9m/6.2ft ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09TFQQQBM | | Additional Features | High-quality roof prism design with ED glass objective, multi-coatings, nitrogen waterproof construction, wide-angle eyepiece, multi-stage retractable eyecup, and close focus capability. | | Best Sellers Rank | #701 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #132 in Monoculars | | Brand | Opticron | | Built-In Media | Monocular, case, neck strap, lens cover | | Coating | Fully multi-coated | | Compatible Devices | Tripod | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (78) | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Prism | | Field Of View | 69.3 Degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 42 millimeters | | Focus Type | Close focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05036422307859 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.85"D x 2.13"W x 5.43"H | | Item Weight | 11.6 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Opticron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 30785 | | Model Name | Explorer WA ED-R | | Model Number | 30785 | | Mount | Tripod Mount | | Objective Lens Diameter | 42 Millimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 138 Millimeters | | Warranty Description | Premier Plus Limited Lifetime | | Zoom Ratio | 8 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Opticron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Prism - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Focus Type:** Close focus - **Item Weight:** 11.6 Ounces - **Model Name:** Explorer WA ED-R - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42 Millimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 138 Millimeters - **Product Dimensions:** 1.85"D x 2.13"W x 5.43"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Tripod Mount ## Images ![Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 30785 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m6g1HbhHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where is the Origin of manufacture** A: China I believe **Q: How's this for holding a camera phone up to?** A: Get the celestron phone mount (Celestron - NexYZ DX Kit) **Q: anyone use it for star gazing? I'm looking for something to just sit under the stars with.** A: It works for stars and is convenient. **Q: Does it have a tripod mount?** A: No tripod mount l. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Choice for Easy Carry and General Purposes *by G***G on December 22, 2024* The Opticon Explorer has been an excellent general purpose monocular for watching wildlife and navigation while hiking and traveling in small boats. It is very compact , easy to carry and it has an image clarity that is excellent for the price. For a more objective description of the clarity, I compared the image quality of the Opticon Explorer with the Monarch Series 7 binocular, both of which are 8x42 and have a similar field of view (the Monarch is about 8 degrees and the Opticon is about 7.5 degrees). In dim light, I studied the moss and lichen on a wood fence at about 75 yards. The Monarch was superior, but only by about 15%, if you could give a quantitative figure for how much extra clarity was achieved. However, the Opticon Explorer is much smaller, weighs less and is easier to carry. Furthermore, it costs only $150 compared to about $500 for the Monarch. I have had two monoculars prior to this model. One was the Stilnand 16x50. The other was the Opticon Oregon 8x42. The image quality of the Stilnand was not as good as the Opticon Explorer. The image quality of the Oregon was about the same as the Explorer. However, the Explorer is even more compact and easier to carry than the Oregon. The Explorer is harder to focus than the Oregon, but this is easily overcome if you anticipate the approximate distance you will be looking at an object before using it. Understanding this principle, you can "prefocus" your Explorer and study warblers flitting about in the tree tops or watching seals jump out of the water a hundred years away without focusing at all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some minor flaws but a very good value *by T***N on October 20, 2025* I bought this to watch my kid from the stands at high school band completions and to see the concert stage from mid-altitude arena seats. I previously bought the budget Celestron Nature 10x25 monocular for the same purpose. My first impression of the Opticron is the glorious fat field of view. It is not image stabilization but it does mean allow more real estate in which to center the target when my hand shakes. It also is better for digiscoping. I do not have to magnify the camera image as much to remove the ocular vignette from the picture and it allows more light through to the camera lens. It works very well with a Celestron NexYZ phone adapter. The optics are superior to the budget monocular. Details are more crisp and colors are closer to the naked eye. I can confirm the shortcomings pointed out by many other reviewers. The objective lens cover is too loose, both the loop of plastic holding it to the barrel and the cover itself. Why do they not tighten it up? And the focus dial is stiff. Appreciable force is required to turn it but once in place it will not be easily moved out of focus. That might be an issue for the Celestron which is small enough to fit in a pants pocket. The Opticron will fit in a coat pocket, but guys will get funny looks if they try to stuff it in a pants pocket. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best of the best *by T***C on April 15, 2026* Beautiful scope. As great as the description states. Light, EXCELLENT optics, great case, super compact, perfect even atop my astigmatism correcting eyeglasses, sturdy design, easy focus, etc!!! Just used in Galapagos and now in Amazon. I love this monocular. ## Frequently Bought Together - Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 30785 - GOSKY Smartphone Adapter Mount Regular Size - Compatible with Binoculars, Monoculars, Spotting Scopes, Telescope, Microscopes Fits almost all Smartphones on the Market Record Nature and The World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/425663511-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-30785](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/425663511-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-30785) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*