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 [...]
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2011: Looking back on a great year!
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 [...]
Why buy the best? Well, why not?
Whether you’re a veteran birder or a beginner shopping for your first binocular, there are some things you ought to know about high-end binoculars. I’m talking about the select few European brands (Swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss) whose reputations for quality and craftsmanship have kept them at the top of the heap in terms of performance [...]
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 [...]
More about DSLR Digiscoping
Someone we need to see more digiscoping from is my co-worker Ben Lizdas of 600 birds blog. He’s made a few changes to his digiscoping rig since last time I blogged about him, upgrading from the Leica Televid 77 APO to the new Leica Televid 82 APO. This gorgeous photo of a Bald Eagle was [...]
Why You Want To Win A Leica Ultravid
The Leica Ultravid 8×20 binocular is a hands-down favorite of Eagle Optics customers. A premium compact binocular, one 8×20 Ultravid will be won by a lucky Eagle Optics newsletter subscriber at the end of July. All you have to do is sign up for our weekly email and open it when it arrives. As soon as you click to open our newsletter, your email address is automatically entered [...]
Leica Binocular Savings On eBay
Eagle Optics loves going green by offering our customers awesome deals on factory reconditioned binoculars and spotting scopes. Our website currently offers great savings on manufacturer demos or factory reconditioned sport optics from Swarovski, Nikon, and Zeiss. Right now our ebay site features really terrific deals on certified pre-owned Leica Ultravid BR and BL binoculars, as well as a classic Trinovid BN binoculars.
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Tidbits of Binocular History and More
Do you know which sport optics company began as the maker of spy cameras? You will find the answer to this and learn other interesting tidbits on the new Eagle Optics website. Preparations for the redesign of www.eagleoptics.com afforded me the pleasure of researching and writing short introductions about each of the sport optics manufacturers [...]
