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Zeiss Conquest HD 8×42 binoculars

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Reviewer

The Zeiss conquest HD 8×42 binoculars are a premium set of binoculars designed for general use and even wide field astronomy. A wide 128m @ 1000m FOV and long eye relief make for comfortable viewing. The Conquest HD 8×42 are … Continue reading →

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Celestron Nature DX 8x42ED binoculars review

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Reviewer

Looking very similar in design with the small red ring around the focus, the Celestron Nature DX 8x42ED binoculars look like a more compact version of the Regal 8×42 ED. That is where the similarity ends, with the Regal having … Continue reading →

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Celestron Regal FF 8x42ED flat field binoculars review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Reviewer

Before even taking the Celestron Regal 8x42ED FF binoculars out of the box, you know in advance these are solid and well built. Some may say heavy, I say well built. No corners cut with accessories, that include a padded … Continue reading →

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Hilkinson nature line 8x32ED binocular review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Reviewer

Released late 2021, the Hilkinson nature-line 8x32ED binoculars offer remarkable performance for a sub £200 solution. Key features are a lightweight and waterproof polycarbonate body, fully multi-coated ED glass with BaK4 dielectric coated prisms. End results is a delightful wide … Continue reading →

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Celestron astromaster 90EQ review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Reviewer

The Celestron astromaster 90EQ telescope is often overlooked by the more popular astromaster 130 when it comes to starting out. But with regards specs and optical configuration , it is more suited the Lunar, Planetary and double star observations than … Continue reading →

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Viking Kestrel ED 8×32 binoculars review

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Reviewer

Designed for the serious beginner, the Viking Kestrel 8×32 ED binoculars offer dielectric coated prisms and ED glass for around or just over £200, making them excellent value. Although not the build quality of the higher priced Merlin 8×32 ED, … Continue reading →

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Hilkinson Skyline 20×80 binoculars review

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Reviewer

The Hilkinson Skyline 20×80 binoculars are aimed at a variety of uses, from astronomy, to ship spotting and long distance terrestrial observations. These are heavy, so a sturdy tripod will be required. The large 80mm objective and 4mm exit pupil … Continue reading →

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Celestron Astromaster 114EQ telescope review

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Reviewer

The Celestron astromaster 114 EQ is aimed at the beginner. Complete with a CG-2 German EQ mount and a couple of eyepieces, it has everything you need to get started. I personally am not a fan of erect image eyepieces … Continue reading →

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Vivitar 75-300mm f4.5 – 5.6 macro with samples

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Reviewer

Managed to try out for the first time a Vivitar 75-300mm macro f4.5 – 5.6, and was surprised by the results. But before that, lets take a look at the lens itself. As with many vintage lenses ( I believe … Continue reading →

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Miranda 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 vintage camera lens review. With samples

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Reviewer

The Miranda 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 macro lens was in production in the 1980s (I believe) as an affordable wide angle – low telephoto lens to compliment stock 50mm lenses that often came as standard. Considering its age, this is a lovely … Continue reading →

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