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Vanguard VEO ED 8×42 Overview

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• 2Vanguard 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars
• 3Vanguard VEO PA-62 Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Kit
• 4Vanguard VEO Optic Guard Optics/Camera Harness (Black)

A Guide to Birding with Binoculars

By Photo’s Morgan Lyle

A crystal-clear view with smartphone photography capability and zero neck strainthe 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars Bundle with Harness & Digiscoping Adapter from Vanguard delivers it all. The bundle includes binoculars with extra-low dispersion glass optics and an 8.2′ minimum focus, an over-the-shoulders chest harness that makes the binoculars comfortable to carry for hours, and a smartphone digiscoping adapter to capture the view in photos and video.

Vanguard 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars

The Vanguard 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars address the particular demands of hunters, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts by delivering bright high-contrast images with accurate true-to-life color and crisp clarity even when observing from long distances. To achieve this optical performance, these binoculars feature anti-reflection fully multi-coated extra-low dispersion (ED) glass with phase-correcting coatings on the BAK4 roof prisms. The combination of moderate magnification and generous objective lens diameter produces a wide exit pupil and and long eye relief that greatly improves viewing comfort with reduced eye strain, especially in low light.

Designed to stand up to a lifetime of outdoor use, their chassis is made of a lightweight and durable composite material that is also corrosion resistant to make it ideal for boaters. The optical tubes are waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme changes in temperature or environmental conditions. Vanguard includes tethered front and rear lens caps to add an additional layer of protection in the field, with the ability to quickly react to glassing opportunities without fear of losing the caps.

Optical Performance

• Moderate 8x magnification brings distant subjects in for viewing while maintaining a wide exit pupil and long eye relief
• 42mm objective lenses gather the light needed to ensure views remain bright and clear even in challenging light conditions
• Roof prism light path produces a compact form factor without sacrificing performance
• BAK4 prism glass delivers round exit pupils and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
• Phase-corrected prism coatings reduce internal interference to improve contrast, clarity, and resolution
• Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations to produce views with true color rendition without halos, diffraction, or distortion across the entire field of view
• 330-foot field of view at 1000 yards

Use and Handling

• Closed bridge configuration offers a stable platform for the internal focusing mechanism
• Large slip-resistant center focus wheel is easy to manipulate in cold or wet conditions or when wearing gloves
• Twist-up click-stop eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• Integrated 1/4″-20 socket on front of center hinge enables tripod mounting with optional adapter for hands-free use to eliminate vibrations and arm fatigue
• Exceptional 19mm eye relief improves viewing comfort and reduces eyestrain during long glassing sessions
• Wide 5.25mm exit pupil will cover pupils as they open and dilate in low light to keep the entire scene in view without vignetting

Construction Details

• Lightweight and durable composite chassis maintains a neutral temperature in cold and wet conditions
• Chassis material is resistant to thermal expansion and contraction in fluctuating temperatures that can cause the optical components to move out of alignment over time, preventing the ability to achieve sharp focus
• Mitsubishi rubber armor offers impact protection while providing a slip-resistant grip
• Waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving though extreme temperature and environmental conditions
• Tethered ocular and flip-down objective lens caps allow for fast reaction to glassing opportunities while keeping the caps out of the way and safe

UPC: 026196354222 Vanguard VEO PA-62 Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Kit

The VEO PA-62 Universal Digiscope Adapter from Vanguard pairs with your optics for taking photos or video with almost any smartphone up to 3.6 inches wide, with an adjustable arm that can be aligned to any lens on the camera.

Capture nature, wildlife, city life, and more from a distance with this digiscoping kit. Use this adapter with your smartphone and compatible binoculars/monoculars and take photos or videos of your magnified subjects. The included Bluetooth remote lets you take your shots or start recording hands-free, thus avoiding camera shake and blurring. Find your subject through your optics, point and shoot, and share to social media, all within minutes. It’s the ideal accessory for nature lovers, birders, hunters/scouts, and urban explorers.

This kit pairs with your optics for photo and video taking with almost any smartphone up to 3.6″ wide, with an adjustable arm that can be aligned to any lens on the camera. It quickly attaches to the eyepiece of practically any binocular or monocular that has a diameter between 1.6 to 1.8″ wide and can be paired to Apple or Android smartphones with the included Bluetooth remote for touch-free control.

UPC: 026196355861 Vanguard VEO Optic Guard Optics/Camera Harness (Black)

Spread the weight of your binoculars or camera comfortably across your shoulders with the VEO Optic Guard Optics/Camera Harness from Vanguard. The black harness with strong but comfortable shoulder straps will eliminate the neck strain that comes with extended viewing and keep your binoculars from bouncing and swinging as you walk. The harness comes with Vanguard’s Cinch Lock System, which allows attaching or detaching your optic in seconds and fits most optics and cameras with eyelets for 15 to 20mm straps.

UPC: 026196356103

In the Box

• Vanguard 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars
• Soft Carrying Case
• Neck Strap
• Lens Cloth
• Ocular Rainguard
• 2 x Objective Caps
• Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty
• Vanguard VEO PA-62 Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Kit
• Remote Control
• Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
• Vanguard VEO Optic Guard Optics/Camera Harness (Black)
• Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Table of Contents

• Description
• Vanguard 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars
• Vanguard VEO PA-62 Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Kit
• Vanguard VEO Optic Guard Optics/Camera Harness (Black)

Vanguard 8×42 VEO ED Binoculars Specs

Key Specs

Performance

Features

General

Packaging Info

Vanguard VEO PA-62 Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Kit Specs

General

Physical

Packaging Info

Vanguard VEO Optic Guard Optics/Camera Harness (Black) Specs

Physical

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