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product_id: 48572854
title: "Bushnell - Powerview - 10x42 - Black - Roof Prism - Insta-Focus - Adjustable Diopter - Extreme Robustness - Bird Watching - Sightseeing - Travelling - Rugged Design - Binocular - 141042"
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# Multi-coated optics for max brightness 10x magnification with 42mm lens Shock-absorbing rubber armor grip Bushnell - Powerview - 10x42 - Black - Roof Prism - Insta-Focus - Adjustable Diopter - Extreme Robustness - Bird Watching - Sightseeing - Travelling - Rugged Design - Binocular - 141042

**Brand:** bushnell
**Price:** $177.13
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See the world sharper, brighter, bolder — don’t miss a moment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bushnell - Powerview - 10x42 - Black - Roof Prism - Insta-Focus - Adjustable Diopter - Extreme Robustness - Bird Watching - Sightseeing - Travelling - Rugged Design - Binocular - 141042 by bushnell
- **How much does it cost?** $177.13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bushnell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Streamlined roof prism design packs 10x42 magnification into a lightweight, travel-ready frame.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** Fully multi-coated lenses deliver superior light transmission for bright, sharp views even in low light.
- • **Ergonomic Ruggedness:** Non-slip rubber armor ensures a secure grip and extreme durability for any adventure.
- • **Precision Insta-Focus:** Quick, manual focus with adjustable diopter lets you lock in razor-sharp images effortlessly.
- • **Trusted Outdoor Companion:** Bushnell’s proven quality and robust build make these binoculars perfect for birdwatching, hiking, and sightseeing.

## Overview

The Bushnell Powerview 10x42 binoculars combine multi-coated optics, a rugged rubber armor body, and a compact roof prism design to deliver bright, sharp images with 10x magnification. Featuring an adjustable diopter and Insta-Focus system, these binoculars offer quick, precise focusing in a lightweight, durable package ideal for birdwatching, travel, and outdoor adventures.

## Description

Product Description POWERVIEW ROOF BINOCULARS 10X42Modern 10x42 Powerview binoculars with the power you need but in a compact roof prism design.The #1 choice for millions of folks. PowerView. The powerhouse of the binocular industry, and the most trusted optics in the world for a simple reason; they're the optimum combination of performance and value for any pursuit. Features such as their soft-touch grip pads put them a notch above the rest, and everything looks better through bright, clear, fully-coated optics. And we purposely crafted these binos with a lightweight, streamlined design so you never have to go without them. The ultimate go-anywhere, do-anything lineup, PowerView features a wide variety of magnifications, styles and sizes to accommodate everything from an extended backcountry hike to a short run to the concert hall.About BushnellBushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 50 years. Its guiding principle is to provide high quality, reliable, and affordable sports optics products for a wide variety of applications. Bushnell products have consistently won design and performance awards from prestigious organizations, and the company's product lines enhance the enjoyment of outdoor pursuits such as spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing, birding, and stargazing. The company often incorporates emerging technologies that combine leading edge design with performance innovation, which has made it one of the most recognized and reputable sports optics brands in the world. Box Contains 1x 10x 42mm Roof Prism MC Binoculars

Review: Great well built proforming binos - These are very well built have a satisfying weight too them , feel great in the ✋ very clear sharp look at the View, the front lens caps are attatched so you can just take them off and let them dangle down they wont get in the way , the rear caps have a storm split in them , the idea been you put the neck strap through the slit , so when u take the back caps off A you dont lose them / or its a lot lot harder to lose them , and B. When it starts to rain u can quickly place them back over to prevent any water hitting an ruining the back lens .when you first try too individualise the focus , it really comes in handy having the front lens caps attatched , just place the right lens cap over the right lens this allows full control over your binos look through at something about 60 / 100 yards away and use the focus wheel at the centre to get the best clear sharp views u can , when u have achieved this let it alone then remove the right cap , and place the left cap over the left lens , look at the same or roughly the same spot , but this time use the dioptic wheel on the right lens to focus this eye when you have achevied perfect sharp clear image stop remove lens cap and enjoy the new world binos offer , you won't have to touch the focus wheels again now , well unless some little sod lol changes them too suit their 👀 both sets off caps fit reassuringly well to the binoculars, not so tight they are a pain to get off . but provide a good reassuring grab that they won't just fall off , the case they come in is a soft shell case imho well built too im happy with the quality of the case , would recommend these binos happy i got them , but i did get mine for 59 pound over the christmas season deals , if you buy these from desertcart you can send them back no quibble at no fuss from one off there many many drop off places. , which makes trying these at 120.00 risk free imo the build is there the quality sharp view is there , the excellent magnification is there also the fantastic little detail touches that make these an absolute pleasure to use / utilise , i didnt find the weight heavy too have around neck or in the hand for any extended time great buy for me 😃
Review: Great Quality, Good Image Sharpness, Fabulous Price - I ordered these binoculars for my wife as since retiring, we have recently returned to birdwatching. She found the traditional side prism type too cumbersome, and did not close up enough for her to comfortably look through. We chose these as a result of the high level of good reviews, and apparent value for money. We have not been disappointed! When they arrived the first thing that we noticed was that they are much bigger than desertcart's photo suggests, and the heavy feel of them adds to the perception of quality. I own a pair of VERY expensive Leica's and comparing the image quality can see no appreciable difference, though I am sure an expert could. We can highly recommend them to anybody looking for a pair of general purpose binoculars and if I needed another pair would be have no hesitation in opting for these. The one thing that you do have to remember is that they are NOT waterproof and so precautions need to be taken not to get them soaked in heavy rain. desertcart do not make it clear but they do come in a very nice bag and have a basic neck strap too

## Features

- Multi or Fully-coated optics for superior light transmission and brightness
- Non-slip rubber armor absorbs shock while providing a firm grip
- Contemporary styling
- Modern design - the ergonomic shape combined with high quality materials offer proven Bushnell quality in a modern design
- Extreme robustness - the sturdy body with robust coating makes these binoculars the perfect companion The surfaces offer very good grip and are easy to wash off

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00192GS04 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 24,806 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 214 in Binoculars |
| Box Contents | 1 x BN141042, pouch and strap |
| Brand | Bushnell |
| Brand Name | Bushnell |
| Coating | multi-coated |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,555 Reviews |
| Digital Magnification Measured in Multiples (Digital Zoom) | 8 |
| Diopter Adjustment Range | +-3 diopters |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Rubber |
| Exit-Pupil Diameter | 4.2 Millimeters |
| Eye Relief | 17.5 Millimeters |
| Field of View | 87 |
| Focus Description | Manual Focus |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00029757141040 |
| Item Type Name | Binocular |
| Item Weight | 0.67 Kilograms |
| Low Light Technology | yes |
| Magnification maximum | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bolle Brands Ltd. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BN141042 |
| Model Name | 141042 |
| Model Number | BN141042 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 |
| Objective lens diameter | 42 |
| Prism Type | Roof Prism |
| Product Features | Multi-coated lenses; ergonomic design |
| Relative Brightness | 4.2 |
| Size Map | Compact |
| Special feature | Multi-coated lenses; ergonomic design |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hiking & Outdoors, Travel |
| Specific uses for product | Hiking & Outdoors, Travel |
| UPC | 610696248916 727612731596 796793970421 029757141040 634392745302 617407552577 088022108799 012304195894 805100157063 803982865663 611105074591 297571410400 809390048544 617407371420 843009029012 052778857799 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| VESA Mount Type | Roof |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 10 multiplier x |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Bushnell
- **Colour:** Black
- **Magnification maximum:** 8
- **Material:** Rubber
- **Model name:** 141042
- **Mounting type:** Roof
- **Objective lens diameter:** 42
- **Special feature:** Multi-coated lenses; ergonomic design
- **Specific uses for product:** Hiking & Outdoors, Travel

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you use them wearing glasses ie do they have rubber cups?**
A: I personally DON'T wear my glasses when using them,I get a better view without them

**Q: How heavy are the Bushnell Powerview binoculars**
A: In relation to my "twitcher" friends binos they are definitely heavier ...although manageable and I am getting used to the weight now

**Q: does it come with a case**
A: Mine certainly did, a soft shoulder strap case.  Good bins.

**Q: Cantheybeusedwhilstwearingspecs?**
A: yes they have fold-out eyepieces that enable spec wearers (of which I am one) to use without removing glasses..  Very good binoculars, I can recommend them.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great well built proforming binos
*by J***S on 12 January 2018*

These are very well built have a satisfying weight too them , feel great in the ✋ very clear sharp look at the View, the front lens caps are attatched so you can just take them off and let them dangle down they wont get in the way , the rear caps have a storm split in them , the idea been you put the neck strap through the slit , so when u take the back caps off A you dont lose them / or its a lot lot harder to lose them , and B. When it starts to rain u can quickly place them back over to prevent any water hitting an ruining the back lens .when you first try too individualise the focus , it really comes in handy having the front lens caps attatched , just place the right lens cap over the right lens this allows full control over your binos look through at something about 60 / 100 yards away and use the focus wheel at the centre to get the best clear sharp views u can , when u have achieved this let it alone then remove the right cap , and place the left cap over the left lens , look at the same or roughly the same spot , but this time use the dioptic wheel on the right lens to focus this eye when you have achevied perfect sharp clear image stop remove lens cap and enjoy the new world binos offer , you won't have to touch the focus wheels again now , well unless some little sod lol changes them too suit their 👀 both sets off caps fit reassuringly well to the binoculars, not so tight they are a pain to get off . but provide a good reassuring grab that they won't just fall off , the case they come in is a soft shell case imho well built too im happy with the quality of the case , would recommend these binos happy i got them , but i did get mine for 59 pound over the christmas season deals , if you buy these from amazon you can send them back no quibble at no fuss from one off there many many drop off places. , which makes trying these at 120.00 risk free imo the build is there the quality sharp view is there , the excellent magnification is there also the fantastic little detail touches that make these an absolute pleasure to use / utilise , i didnt find the weight heavy too have around neck or in the hand for any extended time great buy for me 😃

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Quality, Good Image Sharpness, Fabulous Price
*by M***M on 16 September 2016*

I ordered these binoculars for my wife as since retiring, we have recently returned to birdwatching. She found the traditional side prism type too cumbersome, and did not close up enough for her to comfortably look through. We chose these as a result of the high level of good reviews, and apparent value for money. We have not been disappointed! When they arrived the first thing that we noticed was that they are much bigger than Amazon's photo suggests, and the heavy feel of them adds to the perception of quality. I own a pair of VERY expensive Leica's and comparing the image quality can see no appreciable difference, though I am sure an expert could. We can highly recommend them to anybody looking for a pair of general purpose binoculars and if I needed another pair would be have no hesitation in opting for these. The one thing that you do have to remember is that they are NOT waterproof and so precautions need to be taken not to get them soaked in heavy rain. Amazon do not make it clear but they do come in a very nice bag and have a basic neck strap too

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Acceptable performance.
*by B***U on 23 July 2026*

There’s no point comparing these to high-end binos as they’re not competing in that market, but they do offer good performance for the price. In good light, views are bright with natural colour contrast. Image sharpness is excellent in the centre, but falls off very noticeably at the edges. These are entry-level binos, so there is no field curvature correction. Chromatic aberration is very well controlled, even in high contrast areas, so good performance there. I find that the dioptre needs frequent adjustment, so there is some slackness in the focusing mechanism, but again these are budget binoculars. The rubbery satin texture has a pleasing grippy feel to it, and the camo finish is well suited to bird/wildlife watching. I use these for identifying birds when I’m out photographing, so high-end performance isn’t required for me, but I’d be happy using these for more long-term general use. Recommended.

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