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Streamlined, fully waterproof Orion ShoreView 10x42 binoculars deliver up-close views of distant subjects in any weather conditions
42mm multi-coated objective lenses and BAK-4 roof prisms gather and transmit ample light for vivid daytime views of birds, wildlife, and scenic landscapes
ShoreView's shock-resistant polycarbonate binocular housing is rubber armored for durability and a sure grip
Binoculars feature twist-lock eyeguards, a smooth adjusting center focus wheel, and captive lens caps that never get lost
Inspired by the damp shore environs, but ideal for use anywhere, the Orion ShoreView 10x42 binoculars are a great value

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Orion loves roof-prism binoculars because of their streamlined portability. But what really sold us on ShoreView binoculars was their 100% waterproof performance and high-end features, all for a price that is lower than an ebbing spring tide at full Moon.

Great for birdwatching or people-gawking at the seashore, or for all-around use inland for that matter, Orion ShoreView binoculars feature large 42mm multi-coated objective lenses and high-grade BAK-4 roof prisms for vivid views. The optics are set in a shock-resistant polycarbonate housing that’s rubber armored for durability and a sure grip. It is nitrogen purged and sealed to be completely waterproof, so no worries about rain or high humidity in the forecast. Orion ShoreViews can weather it. Twist-lock eyeguards and a smooth central focusing wheel add to the ease of use. Another sweet feature: captive objective lens caps that can never get lost.

The 10x42 ShoreView binocular has a 5.6-degree field and 14mm eye relief. Includes soft case and wide nylon neck strap.

Life’s a beach. Experience it up close with a pair of all-weather Orion ShoreView binoculars.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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Nature & scenic
Magnification

Magnification

A measure of the enlargement of an object seen through an optical instrument. More specifically, it is a measure of the angle subtended by an image viewed with optical aid divided by the angle subtended by the same object without optical aid. Magnification is determined by dividing the focal length of the telescope (or binocular) by that of the eyepiece. Hence a telescope with a 1200mm focal length and an eyepiece of 40mm yields a magnification of 30x. The human eye is considered 1x magnification.

10x
Optical diameter

Optical diameter

The optical diameter (also known as aperture), is the size of the telescope's main light collecting lens or mirror, measured in millimeters or inches. As the diameter increases, more light is collected and the resolution increases.

42mm
Field of view - angular

Field of view - angular

The field of view expressed as part of a 360-degree circle. Holding your pinky finger out at arms length is approximately 1-deg wide. To convert this to the linear measurement of "feet at a thousand yards", multiply by 52.5. For example, at 1000 yards distance, a 7-deg binocular will see a width of 367.5 feet (7 x 52.5)

5.6°
Field of view - linear

293.4 ft./1000 yd
Apparent field of view

Apparent field of view

The edge-to-edge angular diameter of the light emerging from the eyepiece as seen by the eye. It is an inherent specification for a given eyepiece type or design. The apparent field of view of an eyepiece is directly related to the true field of view seen through the telescope; for a given focal length eyepiece, the greater the eyepiece's apparent field of view, the greater area of sky will be seen.

56.0°
Eye relief

Eye relief

The distance, measured in millimeters, between the observer's eye and the eyepiece lens in which the entire field of view remains visible. Eye relief varies with the optical design but generally increases with decreasing magnification. Long eye relief is advantageous for observers who wear glasses, as they don't have to put their eye directly on the eyepiece to see the entire field of view, nor do they have to remove their eyewear.

14.0mm
Exit pupil

Exit pupil

The diameter of the circle of light exiting the telescope eyepiece. It appears as a distinct disk when the telescope is pointed at a bright source like the Moon. Also known as the Ramsden disk, the exit pupil varies with both aperture and magnification.

4.2mm
Near focus

Near focus

The minimal distance at which a binocular and/or spotting scopes can attain focus. Near focus is an important quality for bird watchers and wildlife devotees who want to get as close as possible to their quarry.

14 ft.
Coatings

Coatings

Lenses are coated with an antireflective material to ensure that as little light as possible is reflected away, so more gets to your eye. Good lenses are at least "fully coated," with a single layer of magnesium fluoride applied to each air-to-glass lens surface. Multiple layers of coatings are even more effective; the term "multi-coated" means one or more lens surfaces have multiple coatings. "Fully multi-coated" is even better, meaning that all lens surfaces are multiple-layer coated. Mirror star diagonals are coated with a reflective material similar to telescope mirrors in order to reflect the light into the eyepiece. Standard aluminum coatings reflect between 88%-92%, and enhanced aluminum reflects 97%. Dielectric coatings use a different process to deposit a coating that reflects 99% of the light. In addition to the higher reflectivity, Dielectric coatings are much more durable than aluminum coatings, so they last longer and can be cleaned with less risk of damage.

Multi-coated
Prism

Prism

Porro Prisms: A binocular prism system that contains two right-angle prisms in each barrel offset from one another, requiring that the objective lenses be spaced further apart than the eyepieces. Optically, porro prisms often perform better than their roof prism counterparts. Roof Prisms: A compact binocular prism system that allows the objective lenses to line up directly with the eyepieces and hence yields a more portable binocular. Roof prism binoculars lose slightly more light to reflections than porro prism binoculars. High-quality roof prism binoculars compensate for this with special optical coatings.

BAK-4 Roof
Interpupillary distance range

Interpupillary distance range

The distance between the two pupils of an observer's eyes. Binoculars can be adjusted to accommodate variations in a person's interpupilary distance.

58mm - 72mm
Focus style

Center focus
Tripod adaptable

Yes
Diopter adjustment

Yes
Weight

1.6 lbs.
Height

5.9 in.
Additional included accessories

Includes soft case and wide neck strap, Captive objective caps, One piece eyepiece cover
Warranty

One year

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Orion ShoreView 10x42 Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars
Binocular soft case
wide nylon neck strap
removable captive objective lens caps
single-piece rubber eyecap

Shipping Info

Orders received by noon Pacific Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Orders received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

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4 The Orion ShoreView 10x42 binoculars are fully waterproof and deliver up-close views in all weather conditions. Multi-coated lenses and 10x magnification provide high resolution views. Perfect for birdwatching or all around general use.

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SHORE VUE 10X42

PostedJanuary 28, 2011

Quality Binoculars.....Clear, Bright and Sharp Images. I needed binoculars that were more portable than my mini giant 9 X 63 and these are awesome.

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PostedJanuary 6, 2012

from??Adrian, MI

Owned this product for:Less than 3 mos

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These binoculars replace a pair of much more expensive ones that my dog took a liking to and outperform them in every way.

Favorite viewing location:??Great Lakes area

Favorite object to observe:??Lake freighters & wildlife

Yes, I recommend this product!

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Poor to fair optics and fogged up within a week of purchase

PostedJuly 23, 2011

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Poor to fair optics and fogged up within a week of purchase

No, I do not recommend this product.

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orion shore view waterproof binocular

PostedJanuary 12, 2011

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superior binocs

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