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Visionary Freebird 10×42 Binoculars

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Reviewer

Difficult to point out something that makes the Visionary Freebird 10×42 stand out from the rest in this class and price range of just under £200.  What you do get is better than average build quality. A tough rubber body … Continue reading →

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Opticron Adventurer Spotting scope

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Reviewer

Released in 2010 by Opticron, and aimed to help fill the gap between the Budget Piccolo scope and the IS50,60,70. I will start by saying this is not an Opticron Piccolo 60mm spotting scope with a twist eye cup. This … Continue reading →

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What does Exit Pupil means

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Reviewer

Hold your pair of binoculars as you would normally, but away from your eyes. You will notice a small white circle of light in the eyepiece. This could be anything from 2 – 7mm typically. As a rule of thumb, … Continue reading →

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Opticron Aurora BGA Binoculars

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Reviewer

  David Lindo – August 2008 I have a very simple view on binoculars. I liken using them to driving cars; they have to be easy to use, feel good in your hands and enable you to see things in … Continue reading →

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Opticron Vista EX 10×50 Binoculars

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Reviewer

Questions I was asking myself before testing these binoculars was. What do you get for £59.00. What will be wrong with them. What corners will have been cut to sell at this price. Believe me, it just took one look … Continue reading →

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Visionary U 8×22 binoculars

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Reviewer

I must admit these are a personal favorite of mine in the size of binocular. Firstly there are a few minor niggles, which means they are not suited to every one. Although the eye cups fold down, they are not … Continue reading →

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Visionary Indonea 8×25 binoculars

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Reviewer

Space age looking binoculars from Visionary. A new twist on a familiar design without sacrificing optical quality First thing you will notice is how attractive they are. The sleek design should appeal to the younger user as well as the … Continue reading →

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Visionary Inara 9×36 binoculars

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Reviewer

  What you don’t get with these binoculars is an ultra compact lightweight design. What you do get is a premium pair of binoculars, solidly built and capable of withstanding the odd knock or two. As you would expect in … Continue reading →

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How To Hand Hold Large Binoculars

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Reviewer

If a tripod, mono pod or other steadying device is not available, there is a simple trick to help hand hold large binoculars relatively steady when out in the field. Its simply a question of balance. With binoculars that have larger lenses … Continue reading →

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Averted Vision

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Reviewer

Averted Vision is an easy technique that allows faint objects to be seen through binoculars, telescopes and even the naked eye. This ideal for viewing faint astronomical targets and for the nature observer, improves low light dusk and dawn observations. … Continue reading →

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