Upland Optics Perception HD 10x42mm Review

Upland Optics is an American company that has been producing quality binos and sporting optics for years.

So when we tested the Uplands Optics Perception HD 10×42, it was great to see that the binos could deliver excellent performance even in bad weather conditions.

And this is because of its quality optics.

Uplands Optics Perception HD 10x42mm uses phase-coated BaK-4 prisms that help minimize chromatic aberration or what is commonly known as color fringing.

The lenses are coated with multiple coats to allow more light to enter and as a result, the images appear sharp and clear.

Not many binos even the quality ones have optics that can reduce color fringing, which can make the viewing experience less enthralling. So we felt that this was a huge plus point that Perception doesn’t have this issue.

Advantages and Disadvantages

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• Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass
• Eye Relief 17.2mm
• Flip Down Lens Protectors
• Durable Rubber Body
• Waterproof & Fogproof
• Lifetime Warranty

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• Multicoated lenses and phase-corrected BaK-prisms for crisp clear views
• Solid body that has a rubber covering for a non-slip grip and waterproof performance
• 42mm objective lens for better viewing
• Eye relief of 17.2mm which is adequate for people with poor eyesight
• Adjustable eye cups for comfortable viewing
• Easy to use diopter adjustment knob with a rubber exterior for a better grip
• Rubber armoring for better handling and waterproof performance
• Easy to use focus wheel
• Excellent lowlight capabilities
• Inexpensive
• Comes with a carry case, lens covers, and neckstrap

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• The focus wheel has some free play, which makes it difficult to obtain focus

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Features and Benefits

Construction

The Uplands Optics Perception HD 10×42 is a roof prism bino that is sturdy, compact, and lightweight. The body is made of magnalium, which is an aluminum alloy mixed with small quantities of magnesium.

This makes these binos more robust than the ones made of polycarbonate. Although magnalium is heavier than polycarbonate, surprisingly these binos are not heavy. They are compact and lightweight and so you can carry them around easily.

The body has a rubber coating for protection against water and shock damage as well as to give it a firm grip. There are also dimple patterns to help improve the grip.

The rubber armoring is black in color and has a rugged texture which enables hunters to hunt without getting noticed. If the rubber had a smooth texture, it would not be easy to blend into the environment as light would reflect off the body.

The company states that the Perception HD is waterproof and fog proof. So this means that the lenses are nitrogen purged to make them fog resistance. And since the body has a rubber armoring this makes them water-resistant.

Eyepieces and Cups

Like most quality binos, the Upland Optics Perception HD 10×42 has adjustable eye cups you can adjust for comfortable viewing. The housing of the eyepieces and cups are made of metal and not plastic.

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Most manufacturers today are using plastic ones because they are cheaper; however, they are not as robust as the metal ones.
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The eyecups adjust easily unlike on some binos where you find that it’s hard to twist them. But this is not a problem you are going to experience with this bino. You can change the eyecups easily to whatever position you like.

Diopter Adjustment

This one of the features that we have found many users complain about even on quality binos. But we have to give it up to Uplands Optics, the diopter adjustment knob on the Perception HD 10×42 is easy to use and turns easily.

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The only thing we noticed is that the diopter adjustment doesn’t lock. This means that when you change your settings, be careful not to bump into anything as this can change the settings.
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Focus Wheel

The Perception HD 10×42 has a large central focus wheel that is easily reachable. And it is has a rubber armoring for a solid grip. You can even use it when wearing gloves and you won’t have any problems.

Generally speaking, the focus wheel turns smoothly and the resistance is also good, which makes it easy to use.

Lenses

The Uplands perception HD has a small ocular lens, which is about 21mm in diameter. Now, for some users, this is small, particularly on a 42mm bino. Nevertheless, it’s not something that you need to worry about.

It does have a 42mm objective lens, which is pretty standard for hunting binos. And 10x magnification, which is the recommended power for binos used for hunting.

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The lenses use extra-low dispersion glass. This is typical of many quality binos and the good thing about the ED glass is that it reduces or eliminates chromatic aberration.
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This is an issue poor quality binos exhibit where the edges of an image have some color fringing.

Another great aspect of the lenses is that they are coated with anti-reflective coatings to optimize light transmission thereby delivering sharp and clear views.

As we had mentioned before these are roof prisms binos and they use BaK prisms which are coated with mirror and phase correction coatings. And this is to help provide sharper, brighter, and clearer images.

The Field of View

We were quite impressed with the size of the field of view (FOV). If you like binos with a wide FOV, then you won’t be disappointed in the Perception HD 10×42 because it has a FOV of 339 feet at 1000 yards.

This is quite impressive given that there are many other superior models that don’t offer such a wide FOV.

Eye Relief

The Perception 10×42 has an eye relief of 17.2mm, which is sufficient for people who wear glasses and lenses. Generally, an eye relief of 15mm is adequate for people with poor eyesight, but not less.

Accessories

The Perception HD 10×42 comes with a carry case and a neck strap. The carry case had adequate space and it is made of durable material, so you have the assurance that you can use it for long before it starts showing signs of wear.

The only problem is that it doesn’t have pockets, inside or outside.

The strap neck is reasonably good in terms of quality. It’s comfortable, which is important particularly when you need to carry your binos around your neck or shoulder.

Other accessories that come with Perception include lens covers which are made of rubber, rain guards, and a lens cloth.

Alternative Products

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1. Vortex Optics D241 Diamondback 10×42 Review

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• BAK-4 Roof Prism System
• Center Focus System
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Phase Corrected Prisms
• Twist-up Eyecups

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Vortex like Uplands Optics has long produced quality optics. So when we compared the Vortex Optics D241 Diamondback 10×42 to the Uplands Optics Perception, there were very slight differences.

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One difference was the field of view. The Vortex Diamondback has a field of view of 345 feet at 1000 yards, which is larger than what the Perception HD offers.
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So if the field of view is a priority when choosing hunting binos, the Diamondback would be more of an ideal choice.

The other difference is the price tag. The Diamondback is less expensive compared to the Vortex. So if you are on a budget, we recommend going with the Diamondback, which like the Perception has good optics and excellent performance.

Features and benefits:

• Multicoated lenses for sharp and clear viewing
• Waterproof and fog proof construction
• 42mm objective lens with a wide field of view for better and easy viewing of moving targets
• 10x magnification for long-distance viewing
• Comes with a carry case, lens cover, rain guard, and neck strap

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2. Gosky Compact HD 10×42 Review

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• 10X high power & FMC Eyepiece
• Advanced MultiGuard FMC Coatings
• DIELECTRIC Coated Phase Corrected Prism
• Twist-Down Eyecups
• Ergonomic, Comfortable, Fast Focuser
• Rainproof & Fogproof

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The Gosky Compact HD 10×42 binos have similar features to the Uplands Optics Perception. These including a solid waterproof and fog proof construction, multicoated lenses, phase coated BaK-4 prisms, and a compact design.

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However, the Gosky offers a smaller field of view compared to the Perception, but it is still wide enough compared to what many other binos offer.
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The only reason we would recommend the Gosky instead of the perception is the price tag. The Gosky is significantly less expensive than the Perception.

Additionally, these binos are designed for not only hunting, but you can also use them for wildlife viewing, sightseeing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

 Features and benefits:

• Phase coated BaK-4 prisms to reduce chromatic aberration
• Multicoated lenses for clear, sharp, and bright views
• Solid construct that has a rubber armor for waterproof damage and better gripping
• Nitrogen purged lenses for fog proof resistance
• 42mm objective lens with a wide field of view
• Adjustable eyecups for easy and comfortable viewing
• Compact and lightweight design

Conclusion

The Uplands Optics Perception HD 10×42 is an outstanding bino.

The Magnalium chassis is great and durable. The rubber armoring helps protect the bino from water and shock damage. The optics are surprisingly excellent considering that these binos are relatively cheap.

The eye relief is sufficient, which means that you can comfortably use the binos with or without lenses or glasses.

In general, the Perception compared to other hunting binos are in our opinion is exceptional in quality and performance.