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: [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Monoculars: The Take-Anywhere Optic
Sometimes smaller is better. If you have ever wished for a closer view when binoculars aren’t handy or convenient, a monocular may be just the thing. A monocular is an optical instrument which is technically 1/2 of a binocular. It can be thought of as a low-powered miniature spotting scope, since it is designed to be [...]
New Ways To Stay In Touch And Save
Behind the scenes of Eagle Optics there has been an extra flurry of work going on to create and launch the all-new Eagle’s Nest. Created to benefit our customers, The Eagle’s Nest offers easy access to our expert staff. Another plus is the opportunity to communicate with others like yourself, who love the world of sport optics and all the advantages binoculars [...]
Zeiss Victory FL—Outstanding Savings
The savings just keep piling up! Eagle Optics did not delay when we found a great deal for our customers, and you shouldn’t either. While supplies last, we have the sensational performance of the 8×42 and 10×42 Zeiss Victory FL Non Lotutec binoculars at a price you won’t pass up.
This is the same highly-prized Zeiss [...]
Nikon Superior SE Not Extinct—Yet
Nothing like spring days to wake all of us up from our winter doldrums and get us outside searching for migrating and returning bird species. This area of southern Wisconsin has reported the return of Red-winged Blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, White Pelicans, Eastern Meadowlarks, and American Woodcocks just to name a few. When the birds are [...]
Oops…We Did It Again!
Selling binoculars and spotting scopes is a lot of fun these days as we see customers excitedly walking out of our showroom eager to use their new optics. The exceptional savings on the Eagle Optics Special Purchase spotting scope and the Stimulus Package for Birders featuring the Stokes DLS binocular have many buyers moving into [...]
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 [...]
