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product_id: 1144563
title: "Orion 10x42 Waterproof Monocular - Compact and Portable for Magnified Views of Distant Wildlife, Birds, Scenery, Sporting Events, and Even the Moon"
brand: "orion"
price: "$15"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1144563-orion-10x42-waterproof-monocular-compact-and-portable-for-magnified-views
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 42mm optics 10x magnification Waterproof design Orion 10x42 Waterproof Monocular - Compact and Portable for Magnified Views of Distant Wildlife, Birds, Scenery, Sporting Events, and Even the Moon

**Brand:** orion
**Price:** $15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 See the world like never before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Orion 10x42 Waterproof Monocular - Compact and Portable for Magnified Views of Distant Wildlife, Birds, Scenery, Sporting Events, and Even the Moon by orion
- **How much does it cost?** $15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1144563-orion-10x42-waterproof-monocular-compact-and-portable-for-magnified-views)

## Best For

- orion enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted orion brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Weather-Ready:** Waterproof and rubber-armored for durability in any environment.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Easily fits in your hand or bag for on-the-go adventures.
- • **Lightweight Design:** Weighs only 11 ounces, perfect for long excursions.
- • **Bright & Clear Views:** Fully multi-coated optics for maximum light transmission.
- • **Close Focus Capability:** Get up close with a remarkable 20-inch focus distance.

## Overview

The Orion 10x42 Waterproof Monocular is a compact and portable optical device designed for outdoor enthusiasts. With 10x magnification and a 42mm diameter lens, it offers bright, clear views of distant wildlife, scenery, and even celestial bodies. Its waterproof construction ensures durability in various weather conditions, while its lightweight design makes it easy to carry on any adventure.

## Description

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## Features

- Compact and portable monocular perfect for hand-held scanning and magnified study of distant birds, wildlife, and scenery
- Waterproof rubber-armored construction for viewing in virtually any weather - but submersion or scuba diving is not recommended!
- Conveniently compact at just 6.1-Inches long, and lightweight at just 11 ounces
- Fully multi-coated 42mm diameter optics with anti-reflection coatings ensure maximum light throughput and bright, clear views
- Amazing close focus of just 20-Inches - view even up-close birds and objects with 10x power magnification

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Orion
- **Model Name:** excursions
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Multi-coated optics
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42 Millimeters
- **Focus Type:** Center Focus
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Item Weight:** 0.7 Pounds
- **Compatible Devices:** Standard monocular viewing devices
- **Lens Coating Description:** Fully Multi-Coated

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it include a case.  If so does the case have an attachment feature**
A: Yes. There is a sturdy nylon case with a velcro closure and a belt loop for attachment. There is also a neck strap that attaches directly to the scope so that it can be worn around the neck if that is what one prefers.

**Q: Does this float? I want to use it on a boat and probably at some point it would get dropped in the water**
A: You're never going to find a "floating" monocular (or binocula)r at this price point.  Maybe at around $300 but even those will have limitations.  You want a waterproof (honestly only dunk proof) monocular that is rugged.  Waterproof usually only means splash-proof unless it has an IPX rating of 5-6 or better,.  In order to have a decent quality lens & housing you will end up with too much weight to be buoyant, otherwise you have to add a lot of bulky flotation.
Just be careful with it.
I own this monocular, for the price it is very good.

**Q: Does it work well in low light?**
A: Adequate in low light.  I used it on a whale watching trip in an overcast day.  You may get eyestrain if you use it too long.

**Q: Is the Orion 10x42 Waterproof Monocular waterproof or not? "ilaboo" (reviews below) says Orion support says it's only water resistant.**
A: Without an accurate IPX rating (7 is dunkable) no optic is waterproof, only splash proof.
I have dunked this monocular however, and at it was fine.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceeded my expectations - excellent value!
*by T***A on January 8, 2014*

First impression: it's large. It's a long as my hand.Second impression: it fits my hands wonderfully. It's size becomes an advantage, in actual use, as it's NOT tiny, and thus feels comfortable and easy to hold. PLUS -The optics and overall performance are better than I'd hoped for. BIG field of vision, yet excellent magnification. The lenses are clear and sharp - quite sufficient for the intended uses.The magnification is obviously a tradeoff: the more you have the harder the monocular is to hold steady. Solution: Get used to bracing yourself against something, or use a small tripod. If you really need to see something far away (several miles), say to make a decision about your route across or through a geographic obstacle, you WANT the magnification. I find that squatting, with my elbows on my knees, provides an always-available tripod of quite sufficient adequacy. Problem solved!The screw-in strap is just fine, and I LOVE that it's possible to mount it like a camera on a tripod, as I have several small, light-weight tripods I use when traveling light, and this idea just works.It is quite possible to get good performance without taking my glasses off, however, the stunning field of view one gets without glasses makes taking them off definitely the way to go, if there's time.This is clearly the monocular I've dreamed of. I don't mind the weight or size, because its performance "pays the freight" and then some. I'm totally pleased with this purchase, and delighted now to have this in my tool kit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Optical Companion.
*by N***E on April 16, 2014*

I wear it on my belt so it is my constant companion, and it's a good thing like a couple days ago I was able to catch a great view of 4 large hawks flying and gliding near my back yard, it was a magnificent sight. Then more recently the little gem was so perfect in watching the hourly progress of a lunar eclipse. A large astronomical telescope would have been an overkill for such an occasion. But a pinch this monocular is well within it's grasp to give you nice views of the Pleiades, Hyades, the Orion Nebula, the Beehive Cluster, this list goes on and on for bright, low magnification objects. I also appreciate it's ability to focus as close as 20 inches, making it useful for so many things. Oh some day I will own a large telescope once again but in the mean time you can't go wrong with an optical companion that only cost a half of a C note and would surely outperform that silly "Zoomies" that you see on television. So in conclusion I congratulate Orion Telescope and Binoculars for such a fine, compact, portable, instrument.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... several months now and and I am still totally satisfied. The 42 mm objective lens allows it to ...
*by A***R on October 17, 2014*

I've had this monocular for several months now and and I am still totally satisfied. The 42 mm objective lens allows it to gather enough light for early morning or late evening nature watching. The exit pupil measures 4 mm, which also makes this a good scope for casual star gazing. (The pupil of the human eye opens to between 5 mm and 7 mm when fully dilated. Anything more than that in a telescope is a waste.) I can get my monocular to focus as close as 28 inches. This is almost ten inches closer than a set of close focus binoculars costing hundreds of dollars more. Add to all this the coated optics, the soft rubber body, the waterproofing, the carrying case, the handy neck strap, and the tripod mount connector and one has a compelling product.I own three telescopes--and have built one. I am confident that this is a quality optical instrument and an excellent bargain.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*