Be Part of It: The Great Backyard Bird Count
Want to be part of something big?
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.
Manfrotto Tripod Legs: 190 or 055 Series?
Some key points to help differentiate the tripod legsets.
What about light transmission and optical coatings?
Light transmission describes the percentage of available light that passes through your binoculars.
How much magnification do I need?
High magnifications (10x-12x) will give you more detail, but are more difficult to hold steady than low magnification.
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.
Out for the Count
I once again participated in my area Christmas Bird Count.
The Well-Traveled (Celebrity) Sparrow
There has been a lot of excitement around the Eagle Optics store since a little celebrity showed up 8 days ago.
Surefire Saint Minimus: Giftus Maximus
Gather ’round, dear ones, and let me tell you about a little wonder called the Surefire Saint Minimus.
Clearly, A Better Gift
Puzzled about gifts this holiday season?
How do I upgrade my binocular?
Once we deepen our interest in using binoculars, it is natural to be curious about something with a tad more optical quality.
How do I properly set the diopter on my binoculars?
Most of today’s binoculars will allow you to separately adjust the focus on one eye (usually the right eye) with a diopter.
What is the field of view in a binocular?
When you look through your binoculars, the widest dimension you can see is known as the field of view.
How do I clean my binoculars?
It’s best not to use your shirt tail or pocket tissue to clean your binocular lenses.
What size binocular do I really need?
Binoculars can be classified as either full-size, mid-size or compact binoculars
What if I wear eyeglasses while using my binoculars?
Most models of binoculars will allow you to view in comfort while wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses.
Optics: The Can’t-Go-Wrong Gift
For me, it’s extra-special to help someone select a young person’s very first pair of binoculars.
How much should I spend on binoculars?
Poor quality binoculars lead to eyestrain, headaches, and are just not much fun to use for any length of time.
My Road To Work
As commutes go, I’ll wager my 20-minute drive to work at Eagle Optics is right up there among the best.
Atlas Optics Intrepid ED 8×42
The gang here at Eagle Optics rolled out the red carpet recently for a shipment of this binocular which had been out of stock for awhile. Why the celebrity treatment, you may ask? Quite simply, we have long known this bin can Stand and Deliver.