When I visited Tanzania with my Dad several months ago, I knew we would be seeing animals. That was a given. Equipped with my Zeiss Victory FL 7×42 binoculars and a Nikon D40 camera, I had flawless views, and as evidenced above, I came home with some really nice photographs. But almost as [...]
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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 [...]
Little things that make a big difference
If you’ve had binoculars for years, as many of us have, you know that lens covers are a great idea. They help protect your investment. But lens covers aren’t always what you want them to be. They can fall off, get stuffed in pockets, go through the laundry, get left behind and lost, or [...]
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, [...]
Kids + Binoculars x Possibilities= A Lifetime of Unlimited FUN!
When I see a kid looking through binoculars for the first time, I see a whole new world opening up to that child. Combine a child’s natural curiosity with the breadth and depth of what Mother Nature has to offer, and the possibilities are nearly endless! Who wouldn’t want to help facilitate such [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
All About Optics.com: New and Improved!
Want to know more about optics? We’ve got what you want! It’s our revamped web site, All About Optics.com! Our knowledgeable sales staff has teamed up to give you optics information in simple-to-understand language. Short, digestible videos illustrate concepts and put words in to action.Let us be your go-to resource for better understanding optics. We know at [...]
Nikon Travelite 8×25 Binocular
A great compact bino for under $100.! This ever-popular binocular from Nikon is exactly what its name infers: a lightweight and willing companion on the road or trail. At just over 9 ounces, the Nikon Travelite is barely noticeable in the pocket, backpack or purse; but it does pack an optical [...]
