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Would you like an ABA Membership with that?

Thinking of upgrading your current binocular, or purchasing one to give as a gift?  Eagle Optics and the American Birding Association have teamed up to make a special offer: buy a binocular from this select list and get a 1-year membership to the ABA (a $45 value) for just $15. The membership is transferable: [...]

Demos: A Good Deal!

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 [...]

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, [...]

A Pep Talk for Low Magnification Bins

An ingenious and fairly simple instrument, a binocular does so much to enhance our enjoyment of the outdoors. But, one binocular can’t be expected to fulfill every need of every user. Can it? I mean, we want our bin to give us the same performance quality when viewing feeders out our back [...]

Leica Birding Workshop with Cameron Cox

On Sept. 14-15, Eagle Optics is hosting a birding workshop with Cameron Cox, product specialist for Leica Optics, in Middleton, Wisconsin. Beginning with an informative birding talk on Friday evening, Cameron will explore factors that come into play every time we look at a bird. He will present tips for making bird identification faster and [...]

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. [...]

2011: Looking back on a great year!

It was a big year for us at Eagle Optics, with exciting things happening in nearly every area of the business! We’d like to share these highlights:
Staff news and changes:
Our dear Katie Vandegrift left our team and moved on to the higher calling of being a MOTHER. She and Nate welcomed Mara Marie [...]

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 [...]

Sweet and on Sale!

Easy to love and easy to recommend, the Swarovski EL 8×32 is one of the nicest mid-sized binoculars out there. I don’t want to gush too much, but from the first time I held this binocular, I made up my mind to own one. It’s my all-time favorite. Why? Its amazing clarity, [...]

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 [...]