Monthly Archives: April 2019

Hawke Frontier HD X 8×32 binoculars. Blog post April 2019

A customer visited the Northern Optics stand Optics weekend at the Waters` Edge visitor centre in North Lincolnshire with around £250 to spend on binoculars as a gift idea.  Optically the Hawke Sapphire 42mm models ticked all the boxes, but were … Continue reading

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Helios Nitrosport 10×26 binoculars review

Very good spec for the money. That would some up the Helios Nitrosport 10×26 binoculars in one short line. At the time of this review, the retail price was under £50, making them remarkable value considering them boasting multi-coated optics, … Continue reading

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Is binocular collimation covered by warranty

So what happens if my binoculars go out of collimation ?. What happens if I drop or bang my binoculars against a wall ?. Believe it or not, these questions often get asked when customers purchase from our Optics weekends … Continue reading

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Hawke binoculars near Hull

Trying to find the right Hawke binoculars on-line can be a minefield. Whether its being confused by the specifications, size and which handle the best. By far the best way to know which binoculars are best suited to you is … Continue reading

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North Lincs astro meeting . 1st April 2019

Around 18 members and regulars turned up for the April 1st meeting 2019 at the Far ings nature reserve , Barton Upon Humber. After an alarming  start to the evening, we all enjoyed the teas and and biscuits provided by Malcolm … Continue reading

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