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Hessle Foreshore photograph 26th March 2017

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Reviewer

Both light conditions and still waters on the Humber combined to give a lovely effect. Used my trusty old Canon EOS 1100D + Tamron 70-300mm lens to take this image. RAW file, 100ISO at f8. In DPP I darkened the … Continue reading →

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Visionary V1 8.5×42 binoculars review

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Reviewer

After not seeing any reviews on the Visionary V1 8x5x42 binoculars, thought I would give my own honest opinion. So lets have a look at the price and spec. With an RRP of £279.99 , the price suggests these should … Continue reading →

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Minox DTC 550 digital stealth camera February 2017

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Reviewer

The MINOX DTC 550 is fitted with a new 5 megapixel sensor which provides outstanding imaging quality and pin-sharp definition in both day-light and night use; the camera captures single images and video recordings in full HD resolution and also … Continue reading →

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Lincoln astronomy society meeting 4th April 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

Paul Cotton shall be giving a talk “Finding colour in the night sky” at the Lincoln astronomy society on 4th April 2017. Paul has already give this talk at the North Lincs astro society, so I can confirm it will be … Continue reading →

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How to get auto exposure with a camera on manual setting

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

Sounds daft or impossible. That,s what I thought when I heard you can get auto exposure on a DSLR with it set on manual. So how does it work. So lets say you need to use a specific shutter speed … Continue reading →

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Helios Nitrosport 10×25 WP monocular. Customer purchase March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

After trying a couple of monoculars at the Northern Optics weekend display at Barton Upon Humber, our customer chose the Helios Nitrosport 10×25 monocular. With regards optics, they were very similar to the Helios Rapide monocular, but had the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Illusion 7×50 WP binoculars. Customer purchase March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

The illusion 7×50 WP binoculars were the preferred choice when a visitor came to the Northern Optics weekend display at the Waters` Edge visitor centre. They needed a good set of 7×50 binoculars for use on the boat, due to them … Continue reading →

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KLM 747 airplane photo. 15th March 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Reviewer

Delighted with this wide field image of a KLM 747 at 32,000ft heading to Chicago. Used my trusty Canon EOS 1100D + Tamron 70-300mm lens at 300mm. ISO 100, f6.3 at 400th second. RAW file edited in DPP where I … Continue reading →

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Airbus A340 photograph 15th March 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Reviewer

Took this image of an Airbus A340 on a bright clear day with lovely dark background sky. It was at 34,000ft heading to San Jose. Equipment used Canon EOS 1100D Tamron 70-300mm at 300mm f6.3 , 400th second. RAW file … Continue reading →

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Celestron binoculars and spotting scope purchase March 2017

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Reviewer

A customer came to Northern Optics looking for two products. A spotting scope for looking at birds in the garden and occasional astronomy + a set of binoculars for when out and about at the Nature reserves. The spotting scope they … Continue reading →

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