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product_id: 411745822
title: "Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm"
brand: "opticron"
price: "₨7822"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Opticron"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/411745822-opticron-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-47-mm
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
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# ED glass + multi-coating for vivid clarity Nitrogen waterproof, fog-proof build 8x42 magnification & objective lens Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm

**Brand:** opticron
**Price:** ₨7822
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See more, carry less — your ultimate travel monocular for every adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm by opticron
- **How much does it cost?** ₨7822 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/411745822-opticron-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-47-mm)

## 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

- • **All-Weather Ready:** Nitrogen-filled, waterproof construction ensures fog-free performance rain or shine.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight 11.6 oz design fits perfectly in your travel kit without weighing you down.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** ED glass and R-type multi-coatings deliver unmatched brightness and color contrast for every detail.
- • **Spectacle-Friendly Comfort:** Wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief and multi-stage retractable eyecup for hassle-free viewing with glasses.
- • **Precision Focus, Fast Action:** Smooth wide wheel focusing and close focus down to 1.9m lets you lock in sharp images instantly.

## Overview

The Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 monocular combines high-end ED glass optics with advanced multi-coatings and a nitrogen-filled waterproof body. Its compact, lightweight design and wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief make it ideal for spectacle wearers and travelers seeking crisp, bright views in any weather. With smooth manual focusing and close focus capability, it’s a versatile, durable companion for outdoor enthusiasts who demand premium optical performance without bulk.

## 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 colour contrast.

Review: Robust piece with a reasonable price - I had been using binoculars and this is my first mono. I bought it for my Pakistan trip since i didn't want to carry large binoculars to a tracking trip. This is an excellent-built, clear view monocular that i would suggest for anyone who doesn't want the carry heavy binoculars.

## 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.Replaces BGA 8x42 Monocular

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09TFQQQBM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,373 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #36 in Monoculars |
| Brand | Opticron |
| Built-In Media | Monocular, case, neck strap, lens cover |
| Coating | PC phase corrected prism with R-type high light transmission multi-coating |
| Compatible Devices | Tripod |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 158 Reviews |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | wide-angle eyepiece with multi-stage retractable eyecup |
| Eye piece lens description | wide-angle eyepiece with multi-stage retractable eyecup |
| Field Of View | 69.3 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 78.125 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05036422307859 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.7D x 5.4W x 13.8H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 11.6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Opticron |
| Model Name | Explorer WA ED-R |
| Model name | Explorer WA ED-R |
| Mount | Tripod Mount |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 Millimeters |
| Objective lens diameter | 42 Millimeters |
| Optical tube length | 138 Millimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 138 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Manual Operation |
| Telescope mount description | Tripod Mount |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Opticron
- **Eye piece lens description:** wide-angle eyepiece with multi-stage retractable eyecup
- **Model name:** Explorer WA ED-R
- **Objective lens diameter:** 42 Millimeters
- **Optical tube length:** 138 Millimeters

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Robust piece with a reasonable price
*by Y***T on 12 December 2022*

I had been using binoculars and this is my first mono. I bought it for my Pakistan trip since i didn't want to carry large binoculars to a tracking trip. This is an excellent-built, clear view monocular that i would suggest for anyone who doesn't want the carry heavy binoculars.

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*Product available on Desertcart Seychelles*
*Store origin: SC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-17*