Monday, December 27, 2010
Manfrotto o55 XB tripod
From Mark in Pennsylvania:This is a big, solid, reliable, and extremely well-made tripod. The leg locks are the best I've seen: smooth and secure. It should be tall enough for anyone, even using a straight spotting scope. I'm 5'9" and with an angled scope I don't extend the center post at all, and don't even fully extend the legs. It is BIG. With a head on it, it is also LONG, but (for me at least) not too heavy to carry around. Of course, it is no trekking/backpacking tripod--far from it--but
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Atlas Optics Intrepid ED
From Ted in Virginia:For the money I could not have done better, and I have to thank the staff at Eagle for recommending this purchase. I read complaints on the focus wheel being to slow, for me it is precise since I can read serial numbers on nameplates at a safe distance, say nothing of my fascination with birds. Every detail is clear from edge to edge, an old pair of 10x25 are permanently assigned to be battered up on a four wheeler. I have used them in foul weather with no adverse effects.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Bushnell Elite 20-60x80
From Steven in New York:I just purchased the Bushnell Elite 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope. I needed a good clear scope for birding but couldn't afford to spend thousands of dollars on one. This scope is fantastic! It has the ED Glass lenses, a nice, smooth zoom 20-60x eyepiece, and a view-thru case. I find this scope to be more than adequate for my purposes. It is extremely crisp and clear, even at 60x. The zoom and focus knobs operate smoothly and easily, unlike some less expensive scopes
Friday, December 17, 2010
Leica Ultravid 10x42
Leica is all I'd hoped, and more. Five years ago I was a new birder with 30-year-old inexpensive binoculars. In researching online and talking with experienced birders, I heard that I should buy as much binocular as I could afford, after holding and trying many... I did, buying Leica, choosing the 10s over the 8s because I live in the west and wanted to see across our big skies. For daytime raptors, or early morning, late evening light gain, my Leicas beat anything I have borrowed or tried.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Leupold Yosemite 6x30
Impressive little binoculars I bought for a wider field of view while scouting and hunting. They are great carrying, lightweight and comfortable as I had hoped. Adjustments are positive and eyecups stay out -or in as desired. The eye relief is a bit long, meaning you won't me burying your eyes into these but will have to hold them just touching your brow. I looked at stars with results as expected- nice. These work great in legal hunting light and I would call them bright even -would not think
Friday, December 10, 2010
Pentax Papilio 6.5x21
From Dawn in Ohio:I recently purchased Pentax's Papilio 6.5x21 binos for butterfly watching. These are so much more than that. I am able to see tiny spiders on flowers, intricate details on plants, insects etc. Then if a bird catches my eye I can still focus far enough to enjoy them as well. My sister recently visited me and now she wants to buy my pair as I said I was going to buy the 8.5x21 as well. Pentax binos are always high quality at a good price. I own four different pair now and have
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Nikon Monarch 8x42
I've owned these binoculars for more than three years now, and I'm still constantly impressed with how bright and sharp they are. I've tried other people's Leica and Swarovski binoculars, and there's very little to no noticeable difference in image quality.My only disappointment has been the durability of the eyecups. After I had used them for about a year, the plastic rings that hold the eyecups cracked, causing the eyecup bearings to fall out. This resulted in the eyecups regularly getting
Friday, December 3, 2010
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Leica Duovid 8+12x42
Optics, close focus, focus speed and agility are on par with the top binos. Nice job Leica. Heavy binos - I think my 10x50 SLC's are lighter. Heavy and not a superb balance in the hand. Eye relief not that good for eye glass wearers. Try before you buy. Strap holders wont take my harness which meant some custom work and these heavy binos need a harness. 8x all day is great. 12x is great but ***superb*** if you tripod with gitzo carbon fiber. WOW you can feel ok if you have to leave the spotting
Vortex Razor HD
From a customer in CA:This scope lives up to its rep as a great birding appliance. Now that the other "big names" have moved prices into the stratosphere, this scope makes impressive sense. The vi
Publish Post
ew is as clear as various magazine reviewers state. The included 20-60 eyepiece is quite sharp, but like its priecy peers, does fall off a bit at max.I purchased the optional long eye-relief eyepiece but find the standard one works just fine and does provide great viewing for glasses
Publish Post
ew is as clear as various magazine reviewers state. The included 20-60 eyepiece is quite sharp, but like its priecy peers, does fall off a bit at max.I purchased the optional long eye-relief eyepiece but find the standard one works just fine and does provide great viewing for glasses
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Eagle Optics Denali 8x42
I am very happy with my Denali 8x42 binoculars. My first priority was binoculars that focus clear and easily with my glasses on, and these work great with glasses. I tried a couple of other brands with similar twist up and down eye pieces for use with or without glasses, but none of the others worked well for me. Next priority was binoculars that were light weight with a bright clear field of vision and a reasonable price tag. Again these binoculars do it. The construction seems very sturdy and
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