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What does field of view mean
With many binoculars you will see numbers such as 86m @ 1000m, or 143m @ 1000m for examples. So what do these numbers mean ?. In the 86m @ 1000m, this means at a distance of 1000m you can see … Continue reading
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What is digiscoping
Digiscoping is the art of attching a camera to a telescope or spotting scope so that the telescope acts as a very long focal length telephoto lens allowing you to take close up shots from a distance. Digiscoping is very popular … Continue reading
illusion 7×35 monocular review
The illusion 7×35 monocular uses a porro prism design, rather than the more compact and widely used roof prism versions. The end result of the larger porro prism is that you get more light through and pound for pound a … Continue reading
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How far is the Sun from the Earth
The Sun is approx 93 million miles from the Earth. This distance is also reffered to as one Astronomical Unit or One AU
How to view meteor showers on a budget
The great thing about viewing meteor showers like the Perseid’s is that it can be done for free. All you need is a dark sky away from street lights and a pair of eyes. Additional equipment (optional) is a reclining … Continue reading
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Ostara Elinor binoculars. New packaging for 2012
The superb Ostara Elinor binoculars now come packaged in bright and colourful retail box, with a wildlife image showing. This has been upgraded from the old packaging which was plain black. The Ostara Elinor binoculars come in varying sizes for different … Continue reading
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Visionary U2 10×30 binoculars review
Outstanding performance binoculars from Visionary. The Visionary U2 binoculars have a body upgrade from the older “U” model. These feature some of the best edge of field quality I have seen in a pair of 30mm binoculars. By not including … Continue reading
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Celestron deluxe 8-24mm eyepiece. New for 2012
New for 2012 is the Celestron deluxe 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. Features fully multi coated optics, good eye relief and 2″ or 1.25″ fitting Focal lengths: 8mm to 24mm zoom Field of view: 43° – 66° Eye relief: 15 – 20mm … Continue reading
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Olivon TRB-28 ball head
The Olivon TRB-28 ball head is ideal for larger cameras. At just over 300g it feels robust and well constructed. The movement is smooth throughout the range, with no tight or loose spots. This is a very high quality … Continue reading
Olivon large base plate for UDCH-C camera adapter. New product for 2012
New product for 2012 is the new large plate for the UDCH-C Olivon camera adapter. Now the UDCH-C becomes even more versatile. A new extra large base plate is available for larger bridge style cameras. the plate is available as an … Continue reading
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