Swarovski 10×42 EL42 Binocular
The Swarovski 10×42 EL42 features a high magnification with a large angle of view to produce a truly immersive observational experience while hunting, birding, navigating, or sightseeing. Its high-transmission optical path, legendary Swarovski optical coatings, and a weather-sealed magnesium-alloy housing gives this binocular the performance required by discerning enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. The Swarovski 10×42 EL42 wide 64° apparent viewing angle and short 4.9-foot minimum focus distance make this optic ideal for close to medium-long range viewing.
The Swarovski 10×42 EL42’s range employs a suite of SwaroVision coatings and technologies that enhance the user experience including SwaroBright, SwaroTop, SwaroDur, SwaroClean, phase-correcting P-coatings, field-flatterner lenses, and fluoride glass. These technologies work seamlessly to produce bright & clear high-contrast & high-resolution images with true color fidelity and virtually no distortion across the entire field of view. Its larger objectives draw in copious amounts of light to enhance the low-light performance allowing for detailed observations of wildlife and game animals from dawn to dusk, or in heavily canopied woods.
Complementing the Swarovski 10×42 EL42’s optical performance is a lightweight and durable magnesium alloy chassis that can withstand a life in extreme conditions. Its nitrogen-filled optical tubes are water- and fog-proof to ensure performance in all weather and environments without internal fogging when moving quickly from wide temperature ranges. An ergonomic, wrap-around sand brown rubber armor ensures that the binoculars will remain comfortable in the hand during long glassing sessions, and helps to maintain a sure grip when it’s cold and wet.
The Swarovski 10×42 EL42 comes with Swarovski’s FieldPro package that features their proprietary rotating pin attachment and adjustment system for the strap that improved mobility and comfort over conventional systems. Included with the binocular are the FieldPro bag, carrying strap, tethered objective lens covers, and a soft rubber tethered ocular rainguard.
Optical Performance
- 10x magnification
- 42mm objective lenses
- Compact roof prism optical path
- Fluoride glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration for improved color rendition, resolution, and contrast
- SWAROBRIGHT coatings provide enhanced contrast, brightness, and color fidelity
- SWAROTOP coatings on lenses and prisms reduce light reflection to improve brightness and contrast
- Phase-correcting P-coating further improves color and contrast
- Field-flattener lenses improve edge sharpness and lower the distortion
- SWARODUR outer coating on optics helps to prevent scratches and abrasions
- SWAROCLEAN non-stick coatings make cleaning dirt, dust, sap, moisture, and fingerprints from lens surfaces easy and fast
- 336′ field of view at 1000 yards
- Wide 64° apparent angle of view
- Short 4.9′ close-focus distance
Use and Handling
- Open-bridge configuration
- Fully armored, non-slip focusing wheel for comfortable focusing
- Wraparound grips and ergonomic thumb rests for comfortable long-duration observations
- Integrated ±5 dioptric adjustment
- Diopter adjustment lock prevents accidental adjustment
- Hypoallergenic twist-up eyecups
- Wide 56-74mm interpupillary adjustment range
- Long 20mm eye relief
- 4.2mm exit pupil
Construction
- Lightweight and durable magnesium-alloy chassis
- Green rubber armoring protects against drops and impacts while providing slip-resistant grip
- Nitrogen filled for fog and waterproof performance
- Includes FieldPro package:
- FieldPro carrying bag
- Adjustable carrying strap with proprietary rotating pin attachment and adjustment system
- Tethered objective lens covers reduce risk of loss
- Soft rubber ocular rainguard offers greater protection and noise reduction