Have you ever noticed demo binoculars or scopes on sale, been tempted by the great price, and then thought to yourself, “Wait. What exactly IS a demo?”
A demo binocular or scope comes to us from the manufacturer, in good condition, and with all original accessories. Eagle Optics periodically gets demos from various manufacturers, which [...]
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Demos: A Good Deal!
Try Before You Buy in Ohio!
This upcoming FREE event in Columbus, Ohio on March 23 & 24, 2013 could easily be nicknamed “Optics Lover’s Paradise.” Birders from all over the country will be, er, flocking to this expo to pick out a new binocular or scope, just in time for spring migration.
Sponsored by Bird Watcher’s Digest and Eagle Optics, [...]
Kowa simplifies digiscoping with your iPhone 4!
A friend of Eagle Optics, David LaPuma, has been digiscoping with his iPhone 4S, the new Kowa TSN IP4S iPhone 4/4S Digiscoping Bracket, and his Swarovski spotting scope, with some excellent results. Here, we share some of his photos and comments from his blog, Woodcreeper.com. Enjoy!
Introducing the NEW Kowa iPhone digiscoping adapter
Posted on 9/18/2012 [...]
Kowa’s New iPhone Photo Adapter
You’ve probably seen some examples of smartphone photo capability. The photos are surprisingly good, right? So it stands to reason that smartphones could, and should be used for digiscoping. Actually, people have been hand-holding their smartphones in front of binocular and scope lenses for awhile now, with some amazing results. Take this photojournalist’s [...]
Eagle Optics’ YouTube Channel
Why does Eagle Optics have so many helpful and informative videos on our website? Well, we realize buying optics by phone can be a daunting experience. I mean, spending all that money without holding the product and without seeing more than a one-dimensional image of it: yikes! That makes some people nervous. [...]
Introducing: Our online video feature!
We’re excited! We’re giving our customers a closer look at products on our website. How? With our new product videos located right on the individual product pages. Have you wished you could see a binocular, scope, or accessory more closely? Want to know how it works? See the way [...]
How does optical glass enhance binocular image quality?
High-grade glass offers a more clear, vivid image than standard glass
The optical glass used in a binocular affects the quality of the image you see through it. The objective lens of a binocular refracts or bends light, directing it to a focal point at some distance behind the lens of the binocular. Each color [...]
Vortex PS-100 P&S Attachment
I recently addressed the problem of today’s point & shoot digital cameras and popular DCA style digiscoping adapters. Because newer point & shoot digital camera models typically lack any kind of filter thread, they won’t connect to a DCA. The Vortex Point & Shoot Attachment (PS-100) should eliminate this problem.
A type of platform adapter, the [...]
How Important is the Warranty on my Optics Purchase?
Your optics purchase is an investment, so it makes sense to know the manufacturer’s warranty before you lay down your hard-earned money on that binocular or spotting scope. The warranty may be as important as the price!
A typical warranty in the optics industry is a “limited lifetime” warranty which covers materials or workmanship, referred [...]
Kowa Scopes On Sale!
Migration is upon us, with a bonanza of opportunities to view bird species on their way north. Customers drawn by the allure of observing these fleeting visitors are busy shopping for spotting scopes. The Eagle Optics sale on Kowa scopes makes this line of scopes a top choice for value and performance.
Since their introduction to [...]
