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Ostara Elinor 12×50 binoculars review

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Optics weekends in Lincolnshire

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Other stars near Betelgeuse

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Visionary Wetland Plus 8×32 binoculars review

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Hawke Vantage 8×32 binoculars review

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Viking Kestrel 10×25 ED binoculars review

The Viking Kestrel 10×25 ED binoculars were added to the Kestrel line up in 2022. Despite the low weight, they feel very solid, with some of the best quality twist eye cups on binoculars of this type. Dielectric coated prisms … Continue reading

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Visionary B4 7×35 binoculars review

The Visionary B4 7×35 binoculars are a step up from the Classic series , with BaK-4 prisms against the Classics BK7. This improves brightness and contrast. Lens coating remain fully coated. These binoculars feature a simple porro prism design that … Continue reading

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Barr and Stroud series-5 8×25 binoculars review

The Barr and Stroud series 5 8×25 binoculars offer great specs for just under £100 (at the time of this post) with no corners cut. The compact 25mm set make them perfect for hiking when weight is an issue. Considering … Continue reading

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Hawke Vantage 8×42 binoculars vs Hawke Nature Trek 8×42

At first glance at the specs, these two binoculars seem very similar. Yet a closer look at the edge of field sharpness will show that the nature trek does give better results. How important edge of field quality is, will … Continue reading

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Ness end farm. Far ings nature reserve. How to get there

Ness end farm in North Lincolnshire is a popular bird watching / walking reserve along the south bank of the Humber. Many wild life delights awate you, ranging from Deer, foxes, Owls, Kingfishers and the star of the show, the … Continue reading

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