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Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars video review

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Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars. A good step up from 10×25 binoculars OL338058

The Olivon PC 8×42 were the perfect choice for a customer visiting the Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` edge centre at Barton Upon Humber. He was looking for a high grade set in the £200 range as an upgrade … Continue reading

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Helios Odyssey-HR 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars

New for 2013 is the Helios Odyssey-HR 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars. Fully multi-coated optics, nitrogen waterproofing and Di-electric BAK-4 phase corrected prisms makes them outstanding value for money. Lightweight (690g) magnesium body makes them perfect for long hiking or bird … Continue reading

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Barr and Stroud Series-5 binoculars. New for 2013

New for 2013 is the Barr and Stroud Series-5 binoculars. Available in 8×42 and 10×42. Both variants come  with ED or non ED glass. Other features include fully multi-coated optics, phase corrected BaK-4 prisms and nitrogen waterproofing to 1.5m. Both … Continue reading

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Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars review

First impression out the box, are the Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars have a simple uncluttered but functional design. This is not a minus point, as they look very elegant. Picking them up, the feel reassuringly solid and balance nicely in … Continue reading

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Hawke Optics Sapphire ED 8×42 binoculars

The Hawke Sapphire ED 8×42 binoculars offer a step up in optical quality from the superb Frontier ED range, with the addition of dielectric coated prisms. The end result is remarkable image brightness and sharpness from just a 42mm objective. … Continue reading

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Celestron Nature 8×42 binoculars

The Celestron Nature 8×42 roof prism binoculars give great results for an outstanding price. Although they do not come with phase corrected prisms, you still get a bright and clear view from the BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics. Handling … Continue reading

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Hawke Optics Nature-Trek open hinged (OH) binoculars

New Hawke Optics Nature-Trek 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars have had a new face lift for 2012. Now available in a new stylish open hinge design. Note that these are for sale alongside the standard Nature-Treks. They are not a replacement. … Continue reading

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Helios Ultrasport 8×42 binoculars review

Review of the Helios Ultrasport 8×42 binoculars, courtesy of Birdwatching magazine. “Well the first thing to say about the Ultrasports is just how snugly they fit in the hand – they’re pretty compact for 8×42’s, they feel light (and they … Continue reading

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Helios Nirvana-ED 8×42 binoculars review

Review of the Helios-ED 8×42 binoculars. Courtesy of Birdwatch Magazine. “The 675g of glass, magnesium and rubber – not forgetting the Argon gas filling – combine to form a binocular which I found light, compact and easy to operate….Slick mechanics … Continue reading

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