Used Opticron HR WP 8x42 Binoculars
£199 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateClearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
Our notes: Good overall condition. Some fading to the exterior but optics are in excellent condition with no haze/fungus present. Focus is smooth
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Rainguard, strap & case
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
Hassle-free returns
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Questions about this one?
Ask the people who tested it. We’ll check any detail or send extra photos before you buy.
- 4.9 on GoogleFrom 137 reviews
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Opticron HR WP 8x42 - mid-range waterproof 8x42 bird/nature binocular, BAK-4 roof prisms.
About this binocular
The Opticron HR WP 8x42 is Opticron's high-resolution waterproof bird-and-general-nature binocular - 8x42 classic configuration, BAK-4 roof prisms, fully waterproof, multi-coated optics. A British-designed binocular popular with UK birders and naturalists for price-performance.
Build & handling
| Configuration | 8x42 (8x magnification, 42mm objective) |
|---|---|
| Prism type | BAK-4 roof prisms |
| Coating | Fully multi-coated |
| Field of view | Approx. 114m at 1000m |
| Weight | Approx. 665g |
| Water/fog proof | Yes (WP designation) |
| Eye relief | Approx. 16mm |
| Close focus | Approx. 2.5m |
Works with
- Tripod-adaptable via Opticron Tripod Adapter (separate accessory)
Best for
A solid mid-market 8x42 from a UK-specialist brand - Opticron's HR (High Resolution) line delivers image quality well above entry-level binoculars. Widely used by UK birding clubs and nature trust members. A practical choice for serious amateur use.
Frequently asked questions
How does it compare to the Hawke Frontier HD X?
Similar market positioning - both are British-brand mid-range 8x42 bird binoculars. Hawke Frontier HD X has phase-corrected prisms and ED glass; the specific HR WP model here may not depending on generation. Both are reasonable working binoculars.
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