Articles from September 2009

Does Image Stabilization Work?

So you have seen a shiny new pair of image stabilization binoculars on the web that you like, but without trying them out first you wonder does image stabilisation really work?
Obviously this is one of the disadvantages of buying a product on the web (there are also many advantages). Just remember you can always return [...]






Binoculars UK

I was asked the other day where was the best place to buy binoculars in the UK, I thought that my reply may be of use to other readers:
Binoculars from the High Street
Photographic stores on the high street often have a small section containing a few models of binoculars. They are kind of hit and [...]






Waterproof Binoculars 10×42

Most binoculars especially those that have a powerful magnification like 10x are designed for outdoors use, yet it is surprising how many are not waterproof. Remember having waterproof binoculars is not only important when it rains or if you plan to take them out on a boat (you should try and get specialist marine binoculars [...]






Nikon EDG Binoculars – Value for Money?

Most Nikon binoculars offer you excellent value for money, with quality optics at a price that make most of their competition shudder. Their top of the range binoculars is their series of EDG binoculars, where no expense has been spared, designed for unparalleled performance and comfort. As with most high end optics, they are not [...]






Discount on Nikon Action 10X50 Binoculars

Even at their full retail price most Nikon binoculars offer pretty good value for money, but when there is also a good discount thrown in you can get yourself some quality binoculars at a steal.
Nikon 7218 Action 10X50 Binoculars
Amazon.com currently have the Nikon Action 10X50 Binoculars on sale at $80.71. With a list price [...]






Field of View & Binoculars for Birdwatching

Bigger is not always better
When many people are looking for a pair of birding binoculars, they tend to focus on the magnification and assume that the stronger the zoom, the better better the binoculars will be for looking at small objects like birds.
Sure magnification is important, but remember the stronger the zoom, the more chance [...]






Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars

Bushnell have recently introduced two new binoculars to their range, the very impressive Legend Ultra HD binoculars that come in 8×42 and 10×42 configurations and are priced under $300 on Amazon.comand currently unavailable in the UK. They are sure to make a splash with some impressive stats:

Light Transmission
According to their website, there have been some [...]






Binoculars with Camera – The obvious choice?

I recently read an archived article written in the New York Times that was written way back in 2005 that said what is pretty obvious: “The appeal to bird-watchers is tremendous, not only can you prove your sightings, but you can also bring home photos or digital movies in search of second opinions or comparisons [...]






Discounted Swarovski Binoculars

As one of the leading brands of high end optics, a pair of Swarovski binoculars do not come cheap, but if you do get a pair you can be confident in the knowledge that you have in your hands some of the best binoculars that you can get.
Swarovski Binoculars Sale
If you were thinking of owning [...]