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What’s new? Lots!

There is nary a dull moment around here, with many new products being unpacked, inspected, and admired by the Eagle Optics staff.  Here is an overview of what has just come in:

Kowa 77mm/88mm 25-60x Zoom Eyepiece This high performance 25-60x wide angle zoom eyepiece has 2 XD lenses and provides you with a [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Zeiss Conquest HD Giveaway in July!

The Zeiss Conquest HD is one of our favorite new binoculars; it delivers superior performance and an outstanding value at just under $1,000. And now, we’d like to deliver one to you, free!
At the end of July, in partnership with Zeiss, Eagle Optics will be giving away two of these excellent binoculars to subscribers [...]

The Birds of My African Safari

In October 2010, my Dad and I went on an unforgettable wildlife viewing safari in Tanzania. Our group of 14 new friends, aged 11-83, toured in a 3-vehicle caravan. Beginning in Arusha, we completed a loop that, over 12 days, included the Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and 4 blissful days in [...]

Out of Africa (but I want to go back!)

A year ago, I had the great fortune to spend two weeks in Africa with my dad. We went on a overland journey, or safari, in Tanzania. Was it a trip of a lifetime? Well, yes it was, so far! I’m determined to return to Africa in this lifetime. The memories: [...]

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 [...]