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| » Number of reviews : 5 - viewing 10 Per Page |
| Last Review Posted by WriterCJ - posted: Tue November 27, 2012 7:01pm | [ Post a Review ] |
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The MeoStar S2 is an outstanding scope in pretty much every respect. The 30-60x wide angle eyepiece gives a superb wide field of view that retains a 66 degree subjective field of view all the way through the zoom range.
The image is razor sharp right across the field and it performs superbly in all sorts of challenging light, taking bright sunlight and glare in its stride, and delivering stunning detail even in low light right the way through the zoom range.
If consumers can look beyond the brand blindness that often limits choice at the top end of the scope market, then Meopta could have a real contender on its hands with the S2.
You'll find a full review of the MeoStar S2 82 HD on the Ireland's Wildlife website Rating: 10 |
Product Details: "MeoStar S2 82 HD" by WriterCJ - posted: Tue November 27, 2012 - Rating:  10.00 |
| Last Review Posted by WriterCJ - posted: Tue November 27, 2012 6:47pm | [ Post a Review ] |
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The Vortex Talon is an excellent binocular that combines many features you typically only find on much higher priced models. It’s a compelling package for the budget conscious birder and wildlife enthusiast looking for great value coupled with uncompromising performance.
I have a full review of the Vortex Talon HD 8x42 on the Ireland's Wildlife website. Rating: 8 |
| Product Details: "Talon HD 8X42" by ManakusCR - posted: Mon November 26, 2012 - Rating: 8.00 |
| Last Review Posted by WriterCJ - posted: Thu June 14, 2012 12:32pm | [ Post a Review ] |
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The MulePack is similar to the Scopac Lite and works in the same way. However it feels like a more refined product than the Scopac and for me felt more comfortable in use.
It attaches easily to your tripod and lets you carry your scope/tripod combo around ready for use. There is an integrated zip pocket in the back, and a well thought out field bag that attaches to the Mulepack for notebook, field guides, drink bottle, etc.
Like all scope carriers it throws up the eternal dilemma: if your carrying your scope where your backpack used to be, what are you going to carry the rest of your stuff in? Apart from that it's a great solution that lets you carry your scope in comfort and with your hands free to grab the bins when that rarity whizzes by.
You'll find a more thorough review of the Cley Spy Mulepack and comparison with the Scopac Lite on the Ireland's Wildlife website. Rating: 9 |
| Product Details: "Mulepack" by WriterCJ - posted: Thu June 14, 2012 - Rating: 9.00 |
| Last Review Posted by WriterCJ - posted: Thu June 14, 2012 12:15pm | [ Post a Review ] |
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The Scopac Lite is an elegant solution to the conundrum of how to carry your scope / tripod combo around when birding. I used to cart my scope slung over one shoulder, but that meant only one hand free to wield the bins, and a sore shoulder if going any distance.
With the Scopac Lite I can sling the scope and tripod on my back and forget about it until I need it.
The one downside: now that I'm carrying my scope on my back I have no room for a daypack to carry the rest of my gear, coat, hat, gloves, etc.
You'll find a more thorough review of the Scopac Lite and comparison with the Cley Spy Mulepack on the Ireland's Wildlife website. Rating: 7 |
| Product Details: "Scopac Lite" by WriterCJ - posted: Thu June 14, 2012 - Rating: 8.25 |
| Last Review Posted by WriterCJ - posted: Thu June 14, 2012 11:42am | [ Post a Review ] |
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I was sent a pair of Eden Quality XP 8x42 to review on the Ireland's Wildlife website. To be perfectly honest I was expecting to receive a pair of middle of the road bins with middle of the road performance. After all, what more could you expect from optics that retail at the £245 mark.
When they arrived I was staggered at the quality packed into these bins for the price. They're solid, well made, have superb close focus, excellent field of view, good edge sharpness and produce a very sharp, clear image with loads of fine detail across a whole range of light conditions.
They really are outstanding for the price... and hold their own well compared with much more expensive brands. They can't live with my Swaro SLC 10x42 HD -- and you'd hardly expect them to... but they're not as far away as you might imagine.
The only slight quibbles I had were a moderate amount of chromatic aberration when really looking for it viewing ludicrously high contrast subjects (but better than you might expect from bins in this price bracket) and a very subtle warm / yellow colour cast only noticeable when compared side-by-side with colour neutral bins. The colour shift is slight, and wouldn't affect either the enjoyment of using the bins in the field or the ability to ID birds.
Outstanding for the price... and the 25-year repair or replace warranty is a testament to the company's faith in the longevity of their product.
In short I think they offer tremendous value and punch well above their weight at this price point.
You'll find a more detailed review of the Eden 8x42 XP binocular on the Ireland's Wildlife website. Rating: 9 |
| Product Details: "Eden XP 8x42" by WriterCJ - posted: Thu June 14, 2012 - Rating: 9.00 |
