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    DBA VHD 8x42

    “Smaller, Lighter, Brighter, Sharper”, the new DBA VHD takes the company’s design maxim to a new level. Improving on the qualities of the outgoing model, the latest VHD version of the DBA is appreciably brighter with better resolution in a similarly compact package. Designed around and built for the professional and enthusiast looking for 8/10x42 quality but preferring the size, weight and feel of a smaller binocular, the DBA VHD offers an unrivaled combination of performance, comfort and ergonomics in its class.

    Features
    • Compact, lightweight roof prism design
    • dual hinge, single axis body
    • textured rubber armouring
    • Nitrogen gas filled waterproof (5m depth)
    • VHD optical system incorporating a high quality ED glass objective system, phase corrected prisms with Oasis prism coating
    • S-type multi-coating to all air/glass surfaces
    • Flat field vision
    • Long eye relief for spectacle wearers
    • 4-stage twist type retractable eyecups
    • 500º turn smooth action wide wheel focusing
    • Close focus to 2.5m
    • Central dioptre adjuster
    • Tripod adapter socket
    Supplied Accessories

    DBA VHD binoculars are supplied in a soft canvas case with rainguard, neoprene bungee strap and rubber objective lens covers

    Warranty

    Premier Plus Limited Lifetime

    Product Code

    30644

    Price $915.00

    Discontinued 18/05
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    Specifications

    • Specifications
      • Color
        Black
      • Size
        8x42
      • Magnification
        8
      • Lens Dia. (mm)
        42
      • Lens Dia. (inch)
        1.7
      • Field of View (°)
        7
      • Field of View (m@1000m)
        122
      • Field of View (ft@1000yd)
        366
      • Close Focus (m)
        2.5
      • Close Focus (f)
        8.2
      • Eye Relief (mm)
        22
      • Eye Relief (inch)
        0.9
      • IPD Range (mm)
        56~74
      • IPD Range (inch)
        2.2~2.9
      • Waterproof
        Yes
      • Prism Type
        Roof
      • Length (mm)
        145
      • Width (mm)
        126
      • Depth (mm)
        51.5
      • Dimensions LxWxD (mm)
        145x126x51.5
      • Dimensions LxWxD (inches)
        5.7x5x2
      • Weight (g)
        696
      • Weight (oz)
        24.6
      • Weight (lb)
        1.5
    • Technical
      • Body Material
        Aluminum Alloy, Polycarbonate
      • Hinge Type
        Twin Hinge, Single Axis
      • Armor Type
        Full
      • Armor Material
        NBR
      • Nitrogen Gas Filled
        Yes
      • Eyecup Type
        4 stage twist
      • Diopter Adjustment Side
        Right
      • Diopter Adjuster Location
        Center
      • Diopter Range
        4.00
      • Focal Length (mm)
        N/A
      • Eyelens Dia (mm)
        22
      • Prism Material
        OP6
      • Prism Coating
        Oasis
      • PC Coating
        Yes
      • Lens Coating
        S Type
      • Serial Number Location
        Tripod adapter socket cap
      • Country of Origin
        Japan
    • Accessories
      • 25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

        $34.00

        More Info
      • 25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

        $52.00

        More Info
      • Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

        $18.00

        More Info
      • Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

        $4.95

        More Info
    • Videos
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    • Reviews

      DBA VHD 8x42 - Dan Rouse

      Friday, July 29, 2016

      One of the best features of this particular model is the ED glass that Opticron have chosen. It really sets it aside making the images you see seem almost perfect. There’s no blurring around the outside, no distortion or colour fringing. 

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Dan Rouse. Click here to read the entire review.


      DBA VHD 8x42 - Al Batt

      Friday, June 24, 2016

      One of the vultures wasn’t a vulture. The tail told the tale. I got great looks. Not all optics can pull off that look, but the binoculars never blinked. As I watched a zone-tailed hawk fly far above me in Arizona, I fell in love with the Opticron binoculars.

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Al Batt. Click here to read the entire review.


      DBA VHD 8x42 - Piergiovanni Salimbeni

      Tuesday, March 15, 2016

      Click here to read a review authored by Piergiovanni Salimbeni and originally published on Binomania.it


      DBA VHD 8x42 - Frank Dickman

      Friday, January 8, 2016

      So the question that most of you should be thinking, at least in my opinion, is “So just how good optically is Opticron’s flagship model?” It is good. Very good as a matter of fact. On axis performance is as good as any binocular I have had the privilege to look through in the last year including some of the most expensive consumer binoculars on the market. 

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Frank Dickman and originally published on Birdforum.net. Click here to read the entire review.


      DBA VHD 8x42 - Ray Scally

      Friday, November 27, 2015

      The optical quality was a big surprise and on my first view through the binoculars I asked myself if I would be able to tell them apart from other top of the range binoculars it was so good, the image was extremely sharp with excellent colour saturation and a very neutral if not absent colour cast.

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Ray Scally. Click here to read the entire review.


    Specifications

    • Specifications
    • Technical
    • Accessories
    • Videos
    • Reviews
    • Color
      Black
    • Size
      8x42
    • Magnification
      8
    • Lens Dia. (mm)
      42
    • Lens Dia. (inch)
      1.7
    • Field of View (°)
      7
    • Field of View (m@1000m)
      122
    • Field of View (ft@1000yd)
      366
    • Close Focus (m)
      2.5
    • Close Focus (f)
      8.2
    • Eye Relief (mm)
      22
    • Eye Relief (inch)
      0.9
    • IPD Range (mm)
      56~74
    • IPD Range (inch)
      2.2~2.9
    • Waterproof
      Yes
    • Prism Type
      Roof
    • Length (mm)
      145
    • Width (mm)
      126
    • Depth (mm)
      51.5
    • Dimensions LxWxD (mm)
      145x126x51.5
    • Dimensions LxWxD (inches)
      5.7x5x2
    • Weight (g)
      696
    • Weight (oz)
      24.6
    • Weight (lb)
      1.5
    • Body Material
      Aluminum Alloy, Polycarbonate
    • Hinge Type
      Twin Hinge, Single Axis
    • Armor Type
      Full
    • Armor Material
      NBR
    • Nitrogen Gas Filled
      Yes
    • Eyecup Type
      4 stage twist
    • Diopter Adjustment Side
      Right
    • Diopter Adjuster Location
      Center
    • Diopter Range
      4.00
    • Focal Length (mm)
      N/A
    • Eyelens Dia (mm)
      22
    • Prism Material
      OP6
    • Prism Coating
      Oasis
    • PC Coating
      Yes
    • Lens Coating
      S Type
    • Serial Number Location
      Tripod adapter socket cap
    • Country of Origin
      Japan
    • 25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

      $34.00

      More Info
    • 25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

      $52.00

      More Info
    • Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

      $18.00

      More Info
    • Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

      $4.95

      More Info
    • Video image
    • Video image

    DBA VHD 8x42 - Dan Rouse

    Friday, July 29, 2016

    One of the best features of this particular model is the ED glass that Opticron have chosen. It really sets it aside making the images you see seem almost perfect. There’s no blurring around the outside, no distortion or colour fringing. 

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Dan Rouse. Click here to read the entire review.


    DBA VHD 8x42 - Al Batt

    Friday, June 24, 2016

    One of the vultures wasn’t a vulture. The tail told the tale. I got great looks. Not all optics can pull off that look, but the binoculars never blinked. As I watched a zone-tailed hawk fly far above me in Arizona, I fell in love with the Opticron binoculars.

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Al Batt. Click here to read the entire review.


    DBA VHD 8x42 - Piergiovanni Salimbeni

    Tuesday, March 15, 2016

    Click here to read a review authored by Piergiovanni Salimbeni and originally published on Binomania.it


    DBA VHD 8x42 - Frank Dickman

    Friday, January 8, 2016

    So the question that most of you should be thinking, at least in my opinion, is “So just how good optically is Opticron’s flagship model?” It is good. Very good as a matter of fact. On axis performance is as good as any binocular I have had the privilege to look through in the last year including some of the most expensive consumer binoculars on the market. 

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Frank Dickman and originally published on Birdforum.net. Click here to read the entire review.


    DBA VHD 8x42 - Ray Scally

    Friday, November 27, 2015

    The optical quality was a big surprise and on my first view through the binoculars I asked myself if I would be able to tell them apart from other top of the range binoculars it was so good, the image was extremely sharp with excellent colour saturation and a very neutral if not absent colour cast.

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Ray Scally. Click here to read the entire review.