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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 [...]
Welcome to Binoculars 101
We invite you to visit Binoculars 101 with all your optics questions! The website has been completely revamped, and touches on every aspect of optics: from optics definitions, choosing a binocular, informative videos, and much more! Sharpen your optics knowledge by letting Binoculars 101 be your personal optics resource. But, don’t keep it all [...]
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 [...]
Winter Winding Down
In this part of southern Wisconsin, we have had 64.7 inches of snow so far this winter (the normal average for this date is 39″). It has been a fabulous winter for those of us who thrive on winter sports or just love the spectacle of being in a real, live snow globe.
During the [...]
Binoculars for Beginning Birders
What is a birder’s best friend? Their binocular, of course! Whether you’re a beginning birder or a seasoned expert, your binocular is the crucial tool needed to bring in the details of birds for closer inspection. Since part of the fun of birding is to study and identify birds, a high-quality binocular [...]
Do my binoculars need to be waterproof?
These days, it is a lot easier to find a waterproof binocular than it was, say, 15 years ago. Waterproofing and fogproofing are standard design elements in most binoculars today. This makes sense since binoculars are often used outside and in all kinds of weather.
Waterproofing allows you to use your binoculars without fear of [...]
A Family’s Eagle Quest
I recently delighted in an encounter with a family–a mother and her two children who had taken a keen interest in birding. The woman brought her kids into the store, a boy and a girl, both under 10 years of age. The siblings had a day off from their northern Illinois school and [...]
Manfrotto Tripod Legs: 190 or 055 Series?
At Eagle Optics, when we help someone choose the best tripod for their use, we take these customer variables into account:
1. Height of tripod users
2. Budget
3. Scope body style (Straight or angled spotting scope)
In the Manfrotto line, for example, people often wonder whether to choose from the 055 series or the less expensive 190 series.
First, [...]
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 [...]
