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product_id: 425663511
title: "Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular Black"
brand: "opticron"
price: "R7025"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/425663511-opticron-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-black
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 69.3° wide field of view Nitrogen waterproof sealed 8x magnification power Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular Black

**Brand:** opticron
**Price:** R7025
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See More, Miss Less – Elevate Your Exploration Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Opticron 30785 Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular Black by opticron
- **How much does it cost?** R7025 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/425663511-opticron-30785-explorer-wa-ed-r-8x42-monocular-black)

## 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—never miss a moment.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** ED glass objective with PC phase-corrected prism delivers razor-sharp, high-contrast images for every adventure.
- • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Gloss black finish with tripod compatibility combines style and stability for professional-grade use.
- • **Precision Focus Control:** Smooth wide wheel focusing and close focus down to 1.9m lets you capture details near and far effortlessly.
- • **Spectacle-Friendly Comfort:** Wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief and multi-stage retractable eyecup designed for glasses wearers.

## Overview

The Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Monocular features an 8x magnification with a 42mm ED glass objective lens and a wide 69.3° field of view. Its nitrogen-filled, waterproof design guarantees fog-free clarity in all conditions, while the wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief makes it perfect for spectacle wearers. Equipped with smooth wide wheel focusing and close focus capability down to 1.9 meters, this monocular is a sleek, durable companion for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

## Description

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## 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 | #811 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #148 in Monoculars |
| Brand | Opticron |
| Built-In Media | Monocular, case, neck strap, lens cover |
| Coating | Fully multi-coated |
| Compatible Devices | Tripod |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 83 Reviews |
| 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 |
| Optical-Tube Length | 138 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Telescope Mount Description | Tripod Mount |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| 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
- **Model Name:** Explorer WA ED-R
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 138 Millimeters
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.85"D x 2.13"W x 5.43"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Tripod Mount

## 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.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-22*