--- product_id: 424177911 title: "30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm" brand: "opticron" price: "VT78801" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Opticron" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/424177911-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-47-mm-138 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # ED glass + multi-coatings for vivid color & brightness Nitrogen waterproof for all-weather use 8x magnification for crisp detail 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm **Brand:** opticron **Price:** VT78801 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔭 See More, Miss Less — Elevate Your Outdoor Game ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm by opticron - **How much does it cost?** VT78801 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/424177911-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-47-mm-138) ## 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 - • **Compact & Robust:** Lightweight 11.6 oz design fits your active lifestyle, built tough with a sleek gloss black finish that stands out. - • **All-Weather Ready:** Nitrogen-filled, waterproof design ensures reliable performance rain or shine—never miss a beat outdoors. - • **Wide-Angle Comfort:** Generous 69.3° field of view with long eye relief and retractable eyecup—perfect for spectacle wearers and extended use. - • **Vivid, True-to-Life Colors:** ED glass combined with advanced multi-coatings delivers stunning brightness and contrast for pro-level optics. - • **Crystal-Clear 8x Magnification:** Zoom into your world with sharp, detailed views that make every moment unforgettable. ## Overview The Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular combines professional-grade ED glass optics with a high-quality roof prism and multi-coatings to deliver bright, sharp images with vivid color contrast. Its nitrogen-filled, waterproof construction ensures durability in all weather conditions, while the wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief caters to spectacle wearers. Compact and lightweight, this monocular is designed for serious outdoor enthusiasts who demand clarity and reliability in a sleek, portable package. ## 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: Quality product with fantastic optics for the price - This monocular is worth every penny. Clear image, robust and waterproof. The ED version is what I purchased and it’s ideal. Big enough to let enough light in for low light use, small enough for a decent pocket and easy to operate. Yes the focus wheel requires patience as it’s slower to rotate than others but that’s really not an issue to me. Makes you feel it’s more sturdy than anything else. Hardly stops you operating it. Really pleased I bought this for wildlife use and the 8x magnification is more than enough to make it really useful. The case isn’t anything to get excited about but it does the job. Made a veg tan leather one for mine so the finished package is now complete. All I need to do now is not lose it like my last Opticron! If you’re lucky enough to be able to afford one, I certainly recommend getting one. Review: Optics are good, the focusing wheel is stiff. - Sharpness and brightness are good. The image loses a little sharpness near the edges, but this is normal even for expensive binoculars. However, as the field of view is wider than average, one could say that the image stays fully sharp till the edges of an average field of view. The focusing wheel is inconveniently stiff, which causes the view to shift while focusing. Also, a tripod socket is lacking. You can get an attachment at extra cost, but that's not as convenient, and one shouldn't have to do it. ## 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 | 5,706 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 10 in Monoculars | | Box Contents | Monocular, case, neck strap, lens cover | | Brand Name | Opticron | | Coating | PC phase corrected prism with R-type high light transmission multi-coating | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Binocular Viewer | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (75) | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | wide-angle eyepiece with multi-stage retractable eyecup | | Field Of View | 69.3 Degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 8x | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05036422307859 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.7D x 5.4W x 13.8H centimetres | | Item Weight | 11.6 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Opticron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 30785 | | Model Name | Opticron 30785 Explorer WA Ed-R | | Model Number | 30785 | | Mount | Tripod Mount | | Objective Lens Diameter | 42 Millimetres | | Optical-Tube Length | 138 Millimetres | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product 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. | | Zoom Ratio | [EO] 30x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Opticron - **Eye piece lens description:** wide-angle eyepiece with multi-stage retractable eyecup - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** Opticron 30785 Explorer WA Ed-R - **Objective lens diameter:** 42 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 138 Millimetres - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 4.7D x 5.4W x 13.8H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Tripod Mount ## Images ![30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular, 47 mm*138 mm*54 mm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m6g1HbhHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: smartphone. Do you have to buy accessories to use with an i-phone** A: Although you can hand-hold a smartphone to the eyepiece, it is better to purchase a smartphone mount. Opticron has a universal mount - search on Amazon for B079GC932M **Q: mounting clamp. The number quoted is not an amazon number, could you give the correct number** A: We will update this asap ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product with fantastic optics for the price *by W***O on 18 November 2024* This monocular is worth every penny. Clear image, robust and waterproof. The ED version is what I purchased and it’s ideal. Big enough to let enough light in for low light use, small enough for a decent pocket and easy to operate. Yes the focus wheel requires patience as it’s slower to rotate than others but that’s really not an issue to me. Makes you feel it’s more sturdy than anything else. Hardly stops you operating it. Really pleased I bought this for wildlife use and the 8x magnification is more than enough to make it really useful. The case isn’t anything to get excited about but it does the job. Made a veg tan leather one for mine so the finished package is now complete. All I need to do now is not lose it like my last Opticron! If you’re lucky enough to be able to afford one, I certainly recommend getting one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Optics are good, the focusing wheel is stiff. *by P***S on 14 April 2024* Sharpness and brightness are good. The image loses a little sharpness near the edges, but this is normal even for expensive binoculars. However, as the field of view is wider than average, one could say that the image stays fully sharp till the edges of an average field of view. The focusing wheel is inconveniently stiff, which causes the view to shift while focusing. Also, a tripod socket is lacking. You can get an attachment at extra cost, but that's not as convenient, and one shouldn't have to do it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive! *by C***Y on 2 April 2024* I bought this after ordering a cheaper item, that turned out far too big for my needs. This one is solidly built and oozes quality. Easliy fits in a jacket pocket. Once focused at a distant subject you really done' have to re-focus often. Really bright and clear image. I bought the 8x42, would have loved to been able to compare it against the 10x42. None the less it's a really great bit of kit! ## 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.vu/products/424177911-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-47-mm-138](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/424177911-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-47-mm-138) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*