Monthly Archives: July 2011

Acuter MK 25mm spotting scope eyepiece review

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Reviewer

The Acuter MK 25mm eyepiece will transform the performance of your Acuter 65mm, 80mm and 100mm pro series spotting scopes. Comes with a collar thread for secure attachment. This eyepiece will give around 15-20x magnification depending on the scope used. … Continue reading →

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Helios Binocular Tripod Adapter Review

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Reviewer

Lightweight but strong binocular tripod adapter to fit porro and roof prism binoculars up to 50mm. Available in black or silver. First impressions are of a very sleek design that is very pleasing on the eye. Made of a metal … Continue reading →

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How to set up a Celestron Astromaster 130EQ Telescope

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Reviewer

Buy the Celestron Astromaster 130EQ MD online here

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Opticron Piccolo 8×21 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Reviewer

This review is about the Piccolo internal focus mechanism version (pictured). Basically the same as the old Oregon 8×21 DLS. Optically very good for the price. The field of view is wide enough to easily follow moving targets. You get … Continue reading →

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Olivon QB 8×40 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Reviewer

Traditional style binoculars with good performance. Maybe not as wide a field of view as many similar priced 8×42 roof prisms, but the image is pleasantly bright and clear. Edge quality is a little disappointing, but on the other hand the … Continue reading →

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Celestron LCD Handheld Digital Microscope

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Reviewer

Buy the Celestron LCD Handheld microscope online here

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Opticron Oregon CLS Binoculars review

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Reviewer

Perfect starter pair for those who want quality optics , but cant not afford the extra for nitrogen waterproof. Available in 8×21 and 10×25. The 8×21 is by far the best option, with a clearer, sharper view with a wide … Continue reading →

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Opticron SR GA 8×32 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Reviewer

No nonsense high performance binoculars. Designed for those who put quality of optics ahead of modern bodies with nitrogen waterproofing. The picture window wide angle is bright and sharp to the edge. These will outperform many 8×42 roof prisms costing … Continue reading →

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What does IPD mean

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Reviewer

When you look up binocular specs you may see something like “IPD 54~72mm”. So what does this mean ?. IPD stands for Inter Pupillary Distance. This is the distance in mm from the centre of one eye piece to the … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher 2″ Erecting prism

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Reviewer

CNC machined and black anodised barrels. 45 degree angled. Complete with 1.25″ adaptor. Brass compression rings. Threaded for 2″ filters. Fully Multi-coated. Buy the Skywatcher 2″ erecting prism here

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