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Tag Archives: helios
Helios Mistral WP6 10x42ED binoculars review 30956
A customer came to the Northern Optics weekend outlet looking for an upgrade to his Celestron 8×32 binoculars that they had bought from us. Ideally he wanted a set of high quality 10x42s. Luckily we had a good choice of … Continue reading
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Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular 30921 from a customers point of view
At the Northern Optics weekend display at Barton Upon Humber a customer was looking for a quality compact monocular as a gift idea. After trying a Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular he had no hesitation in purchasing. There is really no other … Continue reading
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Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular review 30921
I had the pleasure of testing the Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular this week. Aimed at the budget end of the market, but as you will see in this review it is anything but budget quality. The outer packaging is a … Continue reading
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Helios Rapide 8×32 binoculars review
The Helios Rapide 8×32 binoculars come with some impressive specs for a sub £50 set of binoculars, including open hinged body, nitrogen gas filled and multi-coated optics. They come in an attractive and strong outer box showing the binoculars. Opening … Continue reading
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First chance to look at the new Helios Aquila MS binoculars
In an increasingly popular size, the recent ranges of porro prism 32mm binoculars are a great choice, in-between the standard 42mm porro prisms and 25mm roof prism designs. Aimed at general use and birdwatching, these mid sized binoculars are easly … 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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Helios NatureSport-Plus WA 10×50 binoculars review
The Helios NatureSport-Plus WA 10×50 binoculars offer excellent optics for Under £100 (price correct at time of review). First thing out the box you will notice how light they feel, yet sturdy. Handling is excellent, with a grippy feel and over … Continue reading
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Can you change the eyepieces on Helios Apollo binoculars
The Helios Apollo range of binoculars have eyepieces that are threaded to accept 1.25″ astronomical filters. The eyepieces themselves can not be changed. The Helios Apollo binoculars are available in 7×50, 10×70, 15×70, 20×110 and 25×110. Image shows the 7×50 … 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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