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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 […]
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 […]
We’re gearing up for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Completely visible in Cairns, Australia but partial eclipses are visible around Australia and New Zealand! Here’s an inforgraphic for your reference. If you’re planning to be up and out for the event we can’t stress enough the importance of Solar Eclipse Glasses.
It seems to be an unsaid fact that some of the most renown optics manufacturers come from a single country – Germany. Some brands like Leica, Zeiss and Steiner remain favourite photographic and telescopic gear around the world, and rightly so, having handled products from these brands and compared it with others – they are […]
There is a Total Solar Eclipse coming up in November and it’s a rare opportunity for some of you to see it in totality. For those in Australia, it fully visible if you live in the North, Cairns being the sweet spot. The eclipse should begin around 5.45am on the 14 of November and end […]
Here is an informative visual that gives you an overview of bird species found in Australia and the endangered count. Also a chart of the birds that represent each state in Australia. Designed by Michelle Hardi and brought to you by OpticsCentral – Australia’s favourite destination for Birdwatching Binoculars.
I’ve been very surprised by VIXEN Binoculars that i’ve recently handled. They feel extremely hardwearing and also super sharp. Their optics are well coated so imaging is always very crisp, warm and brilliant in contrast. For compact binoculars they may scale on the heavier side, but that is a slight compromise to have for it’s […]
Been thinking about the types of telescopes suitable for little children. The more I think about it, the lesser sense it makes to try and classify telescopes in that way. Obviously, all telescopes come with a varying set of technical specifications. However these specification sets are not correlated to the user’s age. Specifications should correlate […]
I love this image. It says it all! Free Telescope. When rolled into a tube makes a telescopes with 1:1 magnification. 😉
Care and maintenance of binoculars shouldn’t be rocket science. It is, however, essential. In this article I outline the few things you can do to take care of your binoculars, so you have a pair of optics you can rely on for a good many years. General care: Most binoculars, when purchased, will come with […]