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Why You Are Using Your Binoculars Incorrectly

Introduction As an binoculars retailer, we have seen a fair share of people who have used binoculars for years but are still unsure about how to use and maintain them properly. For example, diopter adjustments and adjustable eyecups are just two of many crucial features of binoculars for beautiful, sharp and bright views but are often […]

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Binoculars Reviews

Reviewing Steiner’s Skyhawk 3.0 Birdwatching Binoculars

Designed for bird, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Steiner Skyhawk 3.0 Birdwatching Binoculars is the product of years of intensive research, design and vigorous testing. Similar to other German binoculars, Steiner binoculars possess an optical performance that is one to boast. For those on a flexible medium-sized budget, the Skyhawk 3.0 sits at a comfortable price point for most users.

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Easy Guide for Getting Binoculars for the First Time

Overwhelmed by all the information on the internet about choosing the perfect pair of birdwatching binoculars? All you wanted to do is to identify and observe birds from far away and never did you expect wind up in the middle of all this confusion. You are certainly not alone as we have to come to […]

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UFO Hunting Starter Guide

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Binoculars Telescopes

Binoculars or Telescopes? Which is better for me?

First of all, this post is going to be quite a general look at binoculars and telescopes, and a brief weigh up of the two – and hopefully it gives you an idea of what you get to see though these optics and point you toward a better purchase decision. Binoculars Binos come with two […]

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Bushnell Legend Binoculars

Tested the Bushnell Legend HD 8x42s on one of my trips to Bright (Victoria) for some birdwatching. I love enjoyed the clarity and well tuned focus dial. One of the positives about this pair is the brightness it produces in the foresty, low light areas. The Bushnell Legend Ultra gave me a bright and three-dimensional […]

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The Ultimate Binoculars Guide

Are you confused by the plethora of information you find about binoculars floating around on the internet? We’ve now streamlined all that content into a simple Binoculars Guide designed to help you understand the basics of Binoculars and guide you through picking the ideal pair for your needs. Enjoy!

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Top 10 Birdwatching Binoculars

In this series we look at  the best of birdwatching binoculars. I’ve gauged them in order of their brand and similar specifications, so the image-stabilized types are not included in this list. I do like some image stablised binoculars, and perhaps will do a review of a few in the future. For now, 10 of […]

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Opera Glasses for the Theatre / Fashion Binos

Just this week, in Melbourne, saw the launch of the races for 2012. We were instantly inundated with calls from ladies asking about horse racing binoculars. In our excitement we recommended a few Carl Zeiss Victories, thinking how wonderful those optics would be for viewing the horses. Upon further conversation, I’ve learned that a bigger […]