Deciding on whether to buy a product like PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars or perhaps Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars vs Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars

PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars specs

PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars
 Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars specs

Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars
Type: Binoculars

Type: Binoculars

Magnification: 8 x

Magnification: 8 x

Objective lens diameter: 42 mm

Objective lens diameter: 32 mm

Prism system: Roof

Prism system: Roof

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Angle of view: Actual: 7.5°

Angle of view: – Apparent: 59.2°
– Actual: 7.4°

Close focussing distance: 2 m

Field of view at 1000 yds: 388 ft (129 m)

Exit pupil: 5.2 mm

Close focussing distance: 2 m

Image stabilisation: No

Exit pupil: 4 mm

Dioptre: -4 / +4

Dioptre: +/-3

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Coated optics: Yes

Coated optics: Yes

Eyecups: Twist up

Eyecups: Twist up

Eye relief: Yes

Eye relief: Yes

Interpupillary distance: 56 – 74 mm

Interpupillary distance: 74 mm

Waterproof: Yes

Rubber armoured: Yes

Weatherproof: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

Fogproof: Yes

Weatherproof: Yes

Tripod adaptable: Yes

Fogproof: Yes

GENERAL

GENERAL

Colour: Green

Colour: Green

Box contents: – Praktica Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars
– Soft case
– Padded neck strap
– Eyepiece caps
– Objective lens caps
– Lens cleaning cloth

Box contents: – Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars
– Cleaning cloth
– Soft carry case

Dimensions: 147 x 125 x 55 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 128 x 126 x 46 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 652 g

Weight: 510 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 25 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 10 years

Price: £144.99

Price: £99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars or Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars, which is the Binoculars category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Praktica and Celestron, the average was £98.32 for Praktica, £150.62 for Celestron. The max for each was £320/£548 and minimum was £29.99/£19.99

Price analysis of PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars

Price analysis of Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars

  • PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars
  • Field of view: 7.5°
  • 8 x magnification
  • Roof prism
  • Multilayer coating
  • Waterproof & fogproof
  • Top features – Large, smooth focus wheel for clear views – 7.5¬∞ angular field of view to spot and follow your subject easily – Tripod compatible for extended use Large, smooth focus wheel Don’t miss a moment of your birdwatching, sports outing or wilderness travel experience. The Praktica Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars let you zoom in on the action quickly and clearly. 7.5¬∞ angular field of view Spot a robin, and then observe it move from branch to branch. With these Praktica binoculars’ wide field of view, it’s easy to find your subject and then stay focused on it. Tripod compatible Odyssey BAOY842G Binoculars can be mounted to a tripod so that you can enjoy the outdoors longer or steady your gaze on a rare animal during a once-in-a-lifetime safari. These binoculars come with a handy case and neck strap, making them very practical to carry anywhere.
  • Product codes: 5055189023925
  • Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars
  • Field of view: 7.4°
  • 8 x magnification
  • Roof prism
  • Fully coated optics
  • Waterproof & fogproof
  • Top features: – Accurate colour and light with BaK-4 prisms – Built for adventure thanks to the rugged design – Comfortable to use, even wearing glasses Accurate colour and lightThe Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars make a great companion for your outdoor adventures. The phase-coated BaK-4 prisms and fully coated optics provide maximum light, revealing so you’ll be able to see plenty of detail. You can enjoy fantastic views whether you prefer nature, sports events or live concerts.The wide field of view from the 32mm objective lenses lets you quickly find and follow your target. The 2 m close focus can unveil all the details you didn’t know about your back garden, from birds to insects and plants.Built for adventureThe armoured rubber housing protects the binoculars from any damage without adding too much weight. They’re waterproof and fog-proof, so they’re able to withstand the outdoor elements.Comfortable to useThe sturdy twist-up eyecups have multiple stopping points, so you can find the best position on your eyes – even if you’re wearing glasses.
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What’s better PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars or Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars?

There are obviously a number of differences between PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars and Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £144.99 cost of PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars is closer to the expectation you had than the £99 pricep point of Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars and Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Celestron Nature DX 8 x 32 mm Binoculars scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Binoculars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PRAKTICA Odyssey BAOY842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars



Rating:
8.90 out of
10