8×30 SLC Swarovski Binoculars Sale

The good news is that you can now get the mid-sized Swarovski SLC 8×30 Binoculars at even a better price than normal as they are available at a hugely discounted price, both in the UK and in the US:

In the USA
The 8×30 SLC has a list price of $1,276.67, but they are available from Eagle Optics for only $899.99, that is a massive saving of $376.68 (29%)
Click here for more information & to buy on Eagle Optics

In the UK
The Swarovski 8×30 SLC is now available for £749 at Warehouse Express, another massive saving when you consider they have a list price of over £1000
Click here for more information & to buy on Warehouseexpress

Swarovski 8×30 SLC WB Binoculars

The 8×30 SLC is ideal for anyone looking for a more compact binocular, perfect for birding and general use. As the name suggests, they are Slim, Light an Compact and the 8x magnification is strong enough to get you close into the action, but still with plenty of field of view.

Features include:A patented focusing wheel for rapid adjustments, Phase corrected Bak-4 Prisms, Swaroviski’s Swarobright coating for maximum color fidelity across the whole light spectrum and their Swaroclean coating on the outer surface of the lens that makes cleaning objective and eyepiece lenses considerably easier, which may not sound like much, but lenses that require less intensive cleaning significantly increases the longevity of any optical device.

Snap Shot Adapter

These Swarovski SLC 8×30 WB Binoculars also come with Swarovski’s Snap Shot Adapter that enables you to connect your digital camera to the binoculars and take surprisingly good quality photos even at long distances, this is called Digibinning.

Also Included:

• Rainguard
• Tethered objective lens covers
• Neck strap
• Case
• Swarovski limited lifetime warranty

If you live in the US, there has never been a better time to buy a Nikon 8×32 EDG binocular, one of the finest pair of binoculars available and and ideal safari binocular. Let me explain:

The Nikon EDG 8×32 Binocular has a list price of $2,700.95, but you can now buy it for just $999.00, that’s a massive saving of $1,701.95 (63%). As a point of reference, I have just checked and the same binoculars are being sold on Amazon for $1,294.95.

But there is more….

Nikon are currently running a promotion known as Take it to the EDG, where they will send you a free D3000 camera kit with 18-55VR Nikkor lens worth $549.95 when you buy a Nikon EDG binocular or spotting scope.

So not only can you get fantastic binocular at a great price, but you get a camera totally free! This deal is great for everyone, but is absolutely ideal for anyone going on safari as these are the two essential pieces of kit that you need.

Where to get this Deal

You can get the Camera kit so long as you buy the binoculars from any authorised dealer in the US, but to get the great price, you need to buy it from Eagle Optics, who are approved Nikon dealers.

Nikon 8×32 EDG Binoculars on Eagle Optics

A few days ago I was looking to review some Bushnell binoculars here in the UK, when I noticed that Jessops.co.uk were offering a deal that almost seemed too go to be true.

They have the Bushnell 12×42 AW Binoculars currently on sale as a web only deal at £45 (reduced from £139.99). Because they are a Jessops ‘Exclusive’ I had never heard of them before, but I decided to buy a pair and give them a full review. Now I am not going to say that these are the best binoculars in the world, but they are also far from being the worst and much better than their current £45 price tag suggests.

More Information
You can read my full review on the Bushnell 12×42 AW Binoculars
Or take a look at them on Jessops.co.uk

At the moment Eagle optics are offering $200 off their already reduced prices on all Swarovski Binoculars. On top of this you can get even further reductions on ex demo (shop display) models and refurbished binoculars, whilst stocks last.

Click Here to take take a look the $200 off deals on Swarovski EL’s on Eagle Optics.

Is this a real offer or just marketing?

Amazon generally have the best prices and they to currently have most of the Swarovski range on sale, so how do they compare?

Swarovski EL 10×42 WB Binoculars List Price: $2187.78

• Eagle Optics Sale Price: $1749.00 – ExDemo $1549.00
• Amazon.com Sale Price: $1,749.00

So both have the 10×42 EL’s on at the same price, which is a very healthy saving of $438.78 (20%) off the list price. If you are looking for further reductions, Eagle optics are also offering Ex-demo and factory refurbished models for a jaw dropping $1549.00, saving you 29%

Swarovski EL 8.5×42 WB Binoculars List Price: $2110.00

• Eagle Optics Sale Price: $1699.00 – ExDemo $1499.99
• Amazon.com Sale Price: $1,899.00

So some real good savings from Eagle optics here: $411.00 (19%) off the list price on all Swarovski EL 8.5×42 binoculars and a massive saving of $610.01 of ex-demo and factory refurbished models.

The 8×32 and 10×32 Swarovski binoculars are also listed for sale on both Eagle Optics and Amazon at the sale price.

So these really are good deals and i would be really surprised if you could find them cheaper elsewhere. If you are interested in the ex-demo models, I would hurry as i am sure that they don’t have unlimited stocks of these and at these prices, I am sure they will fly out of the door.

Click Here to take take a look the $200 off deals on Swarovski EL’s on Eagle Optics.

Further Reading

• All about Swarovski EL Binoculars
• All about Swarovski Binoculars

Nikon EDG Promotional Video

According to Nikon, the EDG is “an exceptional binocular dedicated to those whose adventurous spirit and dedication to success demands performance above all else.” They also go on to say “Nikon EDG is an optic that not only expands the limits of technology and precision, but that is refined by nearly a century of glass-making heritage.” So they are clearly proud of them, so lets take a look at what exactly is under the hood:

There are 6 models available within the range:

• Nikon EDG 7×42 Binoculars
• Nikon EDG 8×42 Binoculars
• Nikon EDG 10×42 Binoculars – Read Full Review
• Nikon EDG 8×32 Binoculars – Read Full Review
• Nikon EDG 10×32 Binoculars – Read Full Review

I especially like the sound of the 32mm binoculars and have tested a similar configuration in the Kowa Prominar Genesis XD Binoculars where they too have a few models that have a similar 33mm diameter objective lenses making them really light and compact, but because they use superior optics still plenty bright enough to be used in most situations.

The EDG Optics
All of the binoculars within the EDG range feature Nikon’s own ED Glass (Extra-low Dispersion) that are said to completely eliminate chromatic aberration, or the dispersion that occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass through optical glass. So because of this binoculars that have the Nikon ED glass produces brilliant, high resolution images that are extremely bright, razor sharp and free of flare. The optics are then dielectric coated with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds on the glass surface to produce even sharper and brighter views. These high end optics are not cheap to produce and so it is easy to see why the binoculars themselves are not cheap.

The EDG Body
I am not sure if you can use the words sexy and binoculars in the same sentence, but for me the Nikon EDG binoculars are sexy, on top of this the body is fully waterproof and fogproof, with an ergonomic open-bridge design making them well balanced and a pleasure to hold, combine this with the rubber coating, they just feel right in your hands and should be able to easily absorb the inevitable bumps that they will get from outdoor use.

A neat feature that is now becoming popular with most top of the range binoculars is a Dual Focus Knob that has a pop-out diopter adjustment. This means that they have a central focusing knob that also has a pop-up diopter making for quick focusing as well as convenient diopter adjustments. You just pull out the knob for the diopter adjustment and push it back in for normal focusing.

Discounts on the Nikon EDG

Because these are the top of the range binoculars, they are never going to be cheap, but if you are planning on getting yourself some of the best binoculars available, now may just be the right time. Whilst researching for this article I noticed that there are some significant discounts available out there on all of the EDG range.

A few examples:

• The Nikon 8×42 EDG Binocular has a list price of $2,850.95 and Amazon have them listed for $1,899.95, saving you a massive $951.00 (33%)
• The Nikon 8×32 EDG Binocular has a list price of $2,700.95 and once again they are listed on Amazon for $1,749.95, meaning you save $951.00 (35%)

Check out these and other discounts below:
Nikon EDG Binoculars on Amazon.com

So whilst most top end binoculars can cost a lot, you do get much more binocular for your money. The quality of the glass used in the prisms is better, the quality of the coatings on the lenses are better and the materials used in the construction of the casings is the best that money can buy. This is not to say that you can’t get quality binoculars at a cheaper price, but if you can afford it binoculars like any of those in the Nikon EDG range will not disappoint. Just make sure that you also look out for discounts like those listed above where you can sometimes make substantial savings, bringing the price down to the same prices as optics of a much lower quality.

For more information:
Nikon Optics: Nikon Scopes & Binoculars
Download the Nikon EDG Binoculars Instruction Manual

Nikon 7218 Action 10X50 Binoculars
Amazon.com currently have the Nikon Action 10X50 Binoculars on sale at $80.71. With a list price of $134.95, that is a great saving of $54.24 (40%)

Nikon 7257 10 X 50 MM Realtree Action Camo Binoculars
These are on sale at $100.96. With a list price of $154.95, that is a saving of $53.99 (35%)

Nikon 7245 Action Ex Extreme 10 X 50 mm All Terrain Binoculars
These are on sale at $138.51. With a list price of $254.95, that is a saving of $115.44 (45%)

To check out the deals, follow the links below

US Shoppers
Nikon Action 10×50 Binoculars on Amazon.com

UK Shoppers
Nikon Action Binoculars on Amazon.co.uk

Main Features of the Action Series from Nikon

I have not yet had the opportunity to personally review any of the Action binoculars, but according to Nikon and their specifications these Porro Prism binoculars are ideal for general outdoor uses, like birdwatching, viewing sports events, mountaineering, camping and hiking as they are both tough and durable. According to Nikon these midrange binoculars offer impressive cost performance, even at their full asking price. There are eight models in total within the series all with varying combinations of magnification and objective diameter including two zoom models. This means that you should easily be able to find the most suitable binoculars for your particular needs. Remember the models featuring a broader field of view are ideal for watching fastmoving sports, birds and animals.

• Aspherical eyepiece lens eliminates image distortion
• Multilayer-coated lenses and large objective diameter for optimal clarity of image
• Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
• Can be fixed to a tripod using optional tripod adaptor (Action 16×50CF includes tripod adaptor)

Download a PDF brochure of the Nikon Action Series here

Swarovski Binoculars Sale
If you were thinking of owning a pair, now may just be the time to take the plunge as I have just noticed that Eagle Optics are having a sale on most of their range of Swarovski Binoculars. Some of the reductions are pretty substantial, below is an example:

Swarovski EL 10×42 Binoculars
The Swarovski EL Binoculars are some of their most popular and with good reason, the BaK-4 Prisms, Fully Multi-coated Lenses and Swarovski’s own Swarobright coating they give you up-to an incredible 98% light transmission, making them not only ideal in low light conditions, but combined with the included SnapShot Adapter they will even enable you to use them for digiscoping.

With a suggested retail price of $2187.78, they are listed on Eagle Optics for $1749.00, saving you an impressive $438.78 (20%)

Click to View all: Eagle Optics Discounted Swarovski Binoculars

Or view All Discounted binoculars at Eagle Optics.

Amazon have taken almost 45% off the asking price, whilst Binoculars.com and Eagle Optics also have big discounts on them.

The Nikon 8X42 Monarch ATB binoculars at it’s full asking price was always good value for money, with some excellent quality BAK-4 Prisms and fully multi-coated lenses combined with a tough, armoured exterior made these some of the best selling binoculars on the market, but now that they have been such highly discounted, I feel that if you are after a great deal on some binoculars ideal for bird watching, nature viewing and general all round use, you could do far worse than these.

>> Check Prices

Read my full review on the Nikon 8×42 Monarch binocular as well as a general guide to Nikon Optics: Nikon Scopes & Binoculars.

To qualify for the cash back rebate from Leica all you need to do is purchase any NEW full-size Leica Ultravid or Ultravid HD binocular or Geovid BRF from any Authorized North American Leica Retailer, between now and September 30th, 2009.

Now as you may know that Leica binoculars do not come cheap, but as with most things, you get what you pay for and with a pair of Leica Binoculars you are getting some of the best binoculars in the world.

The offer excludes compact 8×20 and 10×25 binoculars and Geovid HD binoculars.

Authorized Leica Retailers
I am not sure of all the Authorized Leica Binocular retailers taking part in this promotion, but do know that you can get the rebates from Eagle Optics.

Leica Rebate Form
Click here to download the Leica Rebate form for this offer.

For more take a look at my reviews on:

• Leica Binoculars
• Leica 10×42 Ultravid HD Binoculars
• Leica 8×42 Ultravid HD Binoculars
  

Discount? What Discount?

Whilst researching some new Birdwatching Binoculars from Bushnell, I noticed that a website said that it had “huge discounts on selected binoculars”, but once I clicked through to the site, do you think I could find these selected binoculars? Not a chance.

Quick Experiment:
Do a quick search on Google for Discount Binoculars “Discount Binoculars“, I have just done it and none of the first 10 results take you to a page that actually have binoculars on it with any kind of discount. How annoying is that!

That got me thinking, if I get annoyed getting tricked into looking at a website, I bet pretty much everyone else does as well. So what can I do about it?

Real Discounts on Real Binoculars
Well, I often come across real discounted binoculars from genuine binocular retailers when I am working on the site, so what I have done is to put together a page that lists all the Discount Binoculars for Sale that I come across as well as where you can actually go to get the discount. Real Discounts on Real Binoculars.

I hope that this page can help save you time, by finding the best deals on the best binoculars without taking you to a bunch on non existent sales and discounts. Obviously websites will add, remove and change their deals all the time and whilst I will do my best to keep the page up-to-date, it is impossible to check them all every day. I am hoping that you guys can help me here. If you spot a discount that is not on the page, or I have the information wrong, please just contact me and i will make the necessary changes. That way everyone cane benefit.

Anyway that is my rant over for the day, hope you enjoy the new page.

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