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Nitrogen waterproof binoculars explained

The video below will give you a clear tutorial on the benefits of nitrogen gas filled binoculars against non fog proof versions. Nitrogen waterproof binoculars are a must have if you go out in all conditions and temperatures

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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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Hawke Premier compact binoculars. New shape for 2012

New for 2012, Hawke have upgraded their popular Premier series with a new body shape. See image right. The Hawke Premier compact binoculars come with 3 choices. 8×25 and 10×25 for general use, and a 12×25 for long distance work … Continue reading

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Hawke Premier 8×42 Binoculars. Customers review

  A customer recently came to the Northern Optics retail outlet looking for a good quality pair of binoculars. Key requirements were to be compact and lightweight. Despite looking at smaller 8×25 binoculars, they opted for the Hawke Optics Premier … Continue reading

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Barr & Stroud 8×42 Sierra Binoculars. What customers think

At Northern Optics retail outlet at Barton’s Waters Edge Visitors centre, a customer was looking for a quality pair of general use binoculars in the £100 – £150 range. After trying several pairs, they opted for the Barr and Stroud … Continue reading

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Hawke Optics Premier 10×42 Binoculars Review

  I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Hawke Optics Premier 42mm binoculars. Nitrogen waterproof , roof prism 10×42 binoculars for just £69.95 ?..Surely they would be poor quality ?..Believe me, you will be knocked back with how good … Continue reading

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Barr and Stroud Sierra 10×50 Binoculars Review

To test the Sierra 10x50s to the best of their capabilities I purposely waited till dusk. With the Sun having set, I looked in to the shadows of the nearby trees and shrubs. Despite the low light, I could see … Continue reading

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Opticron Adventurer Spotting scope

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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