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Swarovski EL 10x42 - Pinnacle Performance for Colours and Sharpness
Swarovski EL 10x42 - Pinnacle Performance for Colours and Sharpness
Russell takes a look at the well known, world famous Swarovski EL Binocular Range.
You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk
Thanks for watching!
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Love Leofoto - Why are they Top Tripods?
Просмотров 16412 часов назад
Love Leofoto - Why are they Top Tripods? Russell takes a look at the Leofoto tripod range and goes over features including the amazing double bullhead system. You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Zeiss SFL 8x40 - Light and Bright Sight!
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Zeiss SFL 8x40 - Light and Bright Sight! Russell takes a look at the amazing awesomely light-weight Zeiss SFL 8x40 Binoculars. You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
What is the Kowa System?
Просмотров 124День назад
What is the Kowa System? Russell and Rob Wilton from KOWA introduce the amazing KOWA System and what it has to offer! You can find these great scopes as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Fluorite Crystal Explained with Kowa's Rob Wilton
Просмотров 591День назад
Fluorite Crystal Explained with Kowa's Rob Wilton Russell and Rob Wilton from KOWA take a look at the awesome process of making fluorite crystal and how it works in the Prominar Spotting Scope range. You can find these great scopes as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Kowa - Spotting Scopes for Every Situation
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Kowa - Spotting Scopes for Every Situation Russell and Rob Wilton from KOWA take a look at the amazing range of Prominar spotting scopes. You can find these scopes as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Smartoscope Vario - Digiscoping for Everyone!
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Smartoscope Vario - Digiscoping for Everyone! Russell and Rob Wilton from KOWA take a look at the excellent Smartoscope Vario Universal Smartphone Adapter. You can find this adaptor as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk SMARTOSCOPE VARIO Kit for: - Kowa TSN-99/88/66/55 PROMINAR - Kowa TSN-550/600/660M/82SV - Leica APO-Televid (25-50x65 / 25-50x82) - Swarovski ATC/STC/ATX/STX - ...
Souped-Up Spotter - Opticron MM4 77 VHD
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Souped-Up Spotter - Opticron MM4 77 VHD Russell and Rob from Opticron take a look at the new and improved Opticron MM4 77 GA VHD spotting scope. You can find these telescopes as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Swarovski's Super Sidekick - My Junior
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Swarovski's Super Sidekick - My Junior Russell takes a look at the surprising Swarovski MY Junior 7x28 Binoculars. You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Clarity with Swarovski Curio!
Просмотров 456Месяц назад
Clarity with Swarovski Curio! Swarovski CL Curio 7x21 Binoculars Russell takes a look at the compact Swarovski CL Curio 7x21 Binoculars You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Precise With Zeiss! The new Conquest HDX Range!
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
Precise With Zeiss! The NEW Conquest HDX Range! Russell takes a look at the amazing new Zeiss Conquest HDX range of binoculars! You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
The Super Lightweight Manfrotto Befree Tripod Range
Просмотров 344Месяц назад
The Super Lightweight Manfrotto Befree Tripod Range Russell runs through the BEFREE Range of tripods we have here at South West Optics! You can find these tripods as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Affordable German Precision from GPO
Просмотров 438Месяц назад
Affordable German Precision from GPO Russel takes a look at some of the SD range of GPO Binoculars we have here at South West Optics! You can find these binoculars as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Optimal Optics from Opticron!
Просмотров 3632 месяца назад
Optimal Optics from Opticron! Russel takes a look at some of the range of GPO Binoculars we have here at South West Optics! You can find these binoculars as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
In "The Know" with GPO - German Precision Optics
Просмотров 6772 месяца назад
In "The Know" with GPO - German Precision Optics Russel takes a look at some of the range of GPO Binoculars we have here at South West Optics! You can find these binoculars as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Cool as Ice - The New Zeiss Conquest HDX!
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Cool as Ice - The New Zeiss Conquest HDX!
Kowa Power! The TSN-55A PROMINAR Spotting Scope
Просмотров 6252 месяца назад
Kowa Power! The TSN-55A PROMINAR Spotting Scope
Light, Bright And Full Of Bite - The Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope!
Просмотров 7352 месяца назад
Light, Bright And Full Of Bite - The Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope!
Resolve this! Swarovski NL Pure 14x52 - The Detail Driller
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Resolve this! Swarovski NL Pure 14x52 - The Detail Driller
How To Open The Bushnell Prime L20 Trail Cam
Просмотров 3674 месяца назад
How To Open The Bushnell Prime L20 Trail Cam
Swarovski's New 10x52 - King of the Hill. Glass of Pure Class.
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Swarovski's New 10x52 - King of the Hill. Glass of Pure Class.
Swarovski Raises the Bar with the New x52s
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Swarovski Raises the Bar with the New x52s
Zeiss, Birding And The Best Binos!
Просмотров 6534 месяца назад
Zeiss, Birding And The Best Binos!
Keeping Your Kit Clean
Просмотров 4484 месяца назад
Keeping Your Kit Clean
Zeiss SFL 8x30 Binoculars Review
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Zeiss SFL 8x30 Binoculars Review
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Interpupillary Distance
Просмотров 4685 месяцев назад
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Interpupillary Distance
Leica Noctivid 8x42 Binoculars Review
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Leica Noctivid 8x42 Binoculars Review
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Maximising Field Of View
Просмотров 8116 месяцев назад
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Maximising Field Of View
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Diopter Adjustment
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Diopter Adjustment
Swarovski EL 10x50 Binoculars Review
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Swarovski EL 10x50 Binoculars Review

Комментарии

  • @adamsibbald1163
    @adamsibbald1163 3 дня назад

    Great overview Russell, absolutely loving my 365C, solid but so light for its size, compact to carry too !

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz День назад

      Dear Adam - We're so pleased to assist you. Keep up the stunning photography!

  • @matt3nt
    @matt3nt 9 дней назад

    Very useful tips! Thanks

  • @matt3nt
    @matt3nt 9 дней назад

    Very useful! Thanks

  • @matt3nt
    @matt3nt 9 дней назад

    Very useful! Thanks

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 9 дней назад

    I spent about £40 on an adaptor but it only caused frustration. Didn't have a specific ring for my scope like this one.

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 дней назад

      It makes such a great difference when the phone camera lens is not just stable, but flush to the eyepiece as it cuts out stray light, wobble and then becomes a responsive and rewarding way to preserve some of your most memorable time in nature. A great advantage is the speed of set up ensuring the quickest response to what is going on around you.

  • @maksutov1
    @maksutov1 9 дней назад

    Hello, funny that Rob mentioned the Kowa TSN3. Last year I found an old Kowa TSN4 (straight thru) secondhand, it came with the x30 wide eyepiece. Once cleaned up (it must have been sitting in a shed/loft for years) I was stunned by the image clarity. So much so I ordered a modern x30 wide eyepiece from Kowa to make the most of the quality objective lens. Superb optics. I can only imagine the image quality of modern Prominar 'scopes... Cheers :)

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 дней назад

      It is true that the modern clarity afforded by their unique processes, materials and coatings, are truly jaw--dropping. Their fixed and modern zoom lenses offer outstanding light transmission. For example, did you know that they produce a modern extreme wide-angled 80x power eyepiece for their Prominar line. It is spectacular, to say the least. Thank you for watching.

  • @ArchStanton-ch9xv
    @ArchStanton-ch9xv 10 дней назад

    How is the color and contrast of the Conquest HDX compared to the Conquest HD, and is the HDX clear edge to edge? I like the color and contrast of the Leica Trinovids, but also like the brightness of the Conquest HD 8x42's. If the new Conquest had both, that would be ideal. Many years ago I rode the Cornwall-Devon train and got to see some of your beautiful country. Cheers from across the pond!

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz День назад

      The HDX is a different animal to the HD and features the very latest coatings from Zeiss. Colour contrast is rich and deep with superb blacks and blues, greens and reds, details in the shadows and superb twilight and dawn performance. Significantly worthy of note is that the new 8x32 HDX is brighter than the former HD 8x42. Many compare this now to the Leica Trinovids and for good reason thanks to these new coatings. This 8x42 HDX sounds like the perfect solution for you.

  • @timclark2305
    @timclark2305 12 дней назад

    Hi Russell. Spoke to you today.. Best regards Tim Clark Isle of Wight

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 дней назад

      Hi Tim, It was good to talk and I hope informative too. Thanks for the call. Kindest regards.

  • @hamidrezaebadi4334
    @hamidrezaebadi4334 12 дней назад

    Hello , Dear sir , Where is this binocular from ?? Germany or China ?? Thanks 🙏

  • @GarethWelton
    @GarethWelton 14 дней назад

    Liking these 'fire side' chats Russ

  • @stuartkerr2205
    @stuartkerr2205 14 дней назад

    Hopefully, Zeiss will bring out a small spotter to compete with the Swarovski ATC.

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 19 дней назад

    Quite a lot of pocket money....

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz День назад

      It's true - but it is a serious performer, which although billed for youths produces Swarovski quality know how at a new price point for the brand. The depth of view, width and brightness is quite special.

  • @josepheveson6187
    @josepheveson6187 19 дней назад

    Thanks for this - I'm trying to decide between these and the swaro el 8.5s that are signifigntly cheaper now. Tough!

  • @andrewjohnclose429
    @andrewjohnclose429 22 дня назад

    I have a need to visit, although I’m not sure my wife would be that happy with the consequences to our credit card 😬

  • @andrewjohnclose429
    @andrewjohnclose429 22 дня назад

    Hey guys, would you mind reviewing the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32? 🙏🏻

  • @s.d.r1062
    @s.d.r1062 24 дня назад

    Looks very nice. I wanted the burned orange one, but this black one looks very stylish. I already have a Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25 wich i love. Is it worth to get a curio also?

    • @mrmaxaxl
      @mrmaxaxl 21 день назад

      I tried it in a store and compared it to the Cl Pocket 8x25. Honestly I liked the CL better and bought it. Bigger apparent field of view and easier eyeplacement. Also brighter with a bigger exit pupil. Both are definetely good though.

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz День назад

      The Curio has a large bright exit pupil of 3mm for the size and a very rewarding relaxed focus system due to the superb depth of field being derived from 7x power at that objective size. It also feels incredibly well 'planted' due to the stability afforded by a 7 power. Once you try one, it's hard to put it down.

    • @s.d.r1062
      @s.d.r1062 День назад

      Is it a difference between VP 8x25 or Curio? Apart from the size? Enough to have them both? ​@@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz

  • @Nizham_Lukman
    @Nizham_Lukman Месяц назад

    First Time Comment ❤

  • @brinbest3505
    @brinbest3505 Месяц назад

    Many thanks Russell - really useful

  • @brinbest3505
    @brinbest3505 Месяц назад

    Really interesting - thanks Russell

  • @GarethWelton
    @GarethWelton Месяц назад

    -love these short review.. 'excellent Russ' :)

  • @SmudgetheCat-ds3ik
    @SmudgetheCat-ds3ik Месяц назад

    Cool

  • @daviddelaney363
    @daviddelaney363 Месяц назад

    I want a low power model to enable viewing the ground at my feet. Why? Rock hounding.

    • @Jaccayumitty
      @Jaccayumitty Месяц назад

      Look at Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 or 8.5x21 binoculars. They're designed with insect watching in mind, so focus down to less than 50cm - most binos, even at lower power, can't focus as close as the ground at your feet. Optical quality on them is generally decent (at budget prices reverse porro prism designs are optically superior to roof prisms). The only issue with the Pentax Papilio is that they're not nitrogen purged so they can fog up in bad weather.

    • @daviddelaney363
      @daviddelaney363 Месяц назад

      @@Jaccayumitty Thx! Ordered!

  • @jeanlehmann595
    @jeanlehmann595 2 месяца назад

    Hi, thank you for the review! In your own appreciation, how would these bino compare to leica noctivid and zeiss sf in terms of optical quality? 95 percent?

    • @Freedom89984
      @Freedom89984 Месяц назад

      It’s a Japanese bino, good quality, probably made in the Kamakura or Fujinon factory. Many brands are manufactured there. It’s not comparable with the top line of Zeiss, Swarovski or Leica. Those binoculars are better, but not twice as good although the price is twice as high. If you have the money, I would advice to compare the binoculars and decide for yourself if it’s worth the extra money.

    • @jeanlehmann595
      @jeanlehmann595 Месяц назад

      thank you :)

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz День назад

      Value for money, at under £1,000, these represent outstanding returns in your views. They have a stunning flat and wider field of view with smooth focus and are approximately 2.5x less expensive than the Noctivid and are much lighter than both.

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 2 месяца назад

    An impressive looking binocular, think I'll look into the rest of their range! Thanks for the review, Cheers!

  • @Scrooge721
    @Scrooge721 2 месяца назад

    👍👍

  • @MeMyself-jz9ms
    @MeMyself-jz9ms 2 месяца назад

    Yes you will love it, it’s a fabulous pair of bins. I think it outperforms the Swarovski cl companion.

  • @semperbuffo
    @semperbuffo 2 месяца назад

    Great presentation Russell and thanks for getting these superb binoculars to me so promptly. Game changer indeed and with the forehead rest and the winged eyecups fitted they are rock steady handheld.

  • @mariumrajah
    @mariumrajah 2 месяца назад

    I’ve had the Opticron 8x25 porro many years ago, they was ok I paid £100 2006. Later upgraded to Leica 10x25 ultravids in 2010, excellent 👌 binoculars probably the best, bad points is price £650+

  • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
    @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 2 месяца назад

    We are selling this at £2,089.

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 2 месяца назад

    £1050 for 8x42

    • @BillEvans1956
      @BillEvans1956 5 дней назад

      That’s a good price. I paid £1075.

  • @k12914
    @k12914 2 месяца назад

    You mentioned that the eyecups were an issue that was addressed but you did not give any explanation. You mentioned “you now have 3 position settings”…. There were 3 position settings on the last model (Conquest HD).

    • @russellwelton813
      @russellwelton813 2 месяца назад

      The contouring and materials have been made more ergonomically tapered to your eye socket, smoother in operation and easy to adjust - they are not stiff. They offer a very relaxed and comfortable viewing experience. Noteworthy, the 8x32 is also brighter than than the former 8x42. Yes, than the x42.

    • @k12914
      @k12914 2 месяца назад

      @@russellwelton813 k

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 2 месяца назад

    The price?

    • @russellwelton813
      @russellwelton813 2 месяца назад

      Please contact us as suggested in the video. They are available on pre-order at this time. Many thanks.

  • @sinepari9160
    @sinepari9160 2 месяца назад

    THE best 10x25 binos on earth for sure!

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 2 месяца назад

    Price?

  • @GaryPallett
    @GaryPallett 2 месяца назад

    Never thought of this, great idea. Keeps both eyes relaxed too, as they would be when viewing normally. Thanks for the tip 👍

  • @tonyb83
    @tonyb83 3 месяца назад

    Thanks very much for an interesting video, especially showing the different sizes, which as you say is very important I went to your web site to find out more and found it difficult to compare the different compact binos by size, so i had to go back to your video see the different sizes, which took a fair bit of time. It would have been very useful if, at the end your video, you lined up the binos from the largest to ths smallest and named each one. Perhaps you could do that on your web site to help buyers like me choose by size as well as by make, quality and cost etcetera. Thanks in anticipation Tony Burch

  • @davidburns5498
    @davidburns5498 3 месяца назад

    I always had trouble hand-holding anything over 8x, until I got my NL Pures in 12x42. The ergonomics of these binoculars just seems to make them hold steadier. Would love to try the 14x52's!

    • @GaryPatefield
      @GaryPatefield 3 месяца назад

      No you didn’t, no human can hold them satisfactorily at that magnification

  • @birdsbond3583
    @birdsbond3583 4 месяца назад

    Hi, this is a great video on how one can utilise thermal for birdwatching. Between FQ25 and FQ35, what should be the considerations for bird watching beyond pricing ? Thank you.

  • @jrnumex9286
    @jrnumex9286 4 месяца назад

    i hope 14 x 52 is the jewel in crown as in my shopping cart

  • @russellwelton813
    @russellwelton813 4 месяца назад

    Yes, they are steady enough hand-held, (depending on the individual of course), without the essential need for a tripod. For prolonged use I recommend the FRP Forehead Rest for the 14x52, although not essential to enjoy the results in detail. With a tripod, you have the ultimate in relaxed viewing, next only perhaps to the BTX. The NL Pure 14x52 is simply stunning.

    • @junshengzhao5365
      @junshengzhao5365 24 дня назад

      非常感谢您的评论!我一直都想买。❤❤❤

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 4 месяца назад

    So can a x14 binocular be steady enough if just handheld? Or do they need to be mounted on a tri-pod?

    • @Bikerbeest
      @Bikerbeest 4 месяца назад

      I have the Svarowski NL Pure 14 x 52 with the FRP Forehead Rest and I can keep it very still , even without the Forehead. Rest Forehead Rest makes it bit easier.

    • @mrh9635
      @mrh9635 3 месяца назад

      @@Bikerbeest Wow.... game changing.

  • @miertjestoer9525
    @miertjestoer9525 4 месяца назад

    If have to choose one : the Swarovski 10x25 or the Leica ultravid 10x25? Which one you would take at home? ( my feeling/ believing is that the Leica has better contrast and better colors but a slightly narower field of view.? ) thanks for the tip!!

    • @cnick6
      @cnick6 2 месяца назад

      You'll be happy with the Leica. Very bright and compact. Ultra sharp optics. Its focusing wheel feels a tad cheap but you'll quickly forget about it.

    • @sinepari9160
      @sinepari9160 2 месяца назад

      The Swaros are better, just saying.. and the customer service (if you need it) is superb if not a little slow due to having to return them to Austria. I tried both for a month on lease and settles on the Swaro 10x25's.

  • @GarethWelton
    @GarethWelton 4 месяца назад

    Amazing love the steering wheel analogy...

  • @mrh9635
    @mrh9635 4 месяца назад

    75th year, in fact.

  • @mrh9635
    @mrh9635 4 месяца назад

    I need to know if the 14's are hand holdable for wildlife viewing.

    • @russellwelton813
      @russellwelton813 4 месяца назад

      Yes, they are indeed. You may likely benefit from the forehead rest produced by Swarovski called the FRP. Depending on how steady you are, you may find this isn't essential, but it is helpful for extensive day long use, as an example.

    • @mrh9635
      @mrh9635 4 месяца назад

      @@russellwelton813 Thanks. I would definitely be using them with the forehead rest, though my 10x32 NL's are fine without it. I just noticed some early reviewers said these really ought to be tripod mounted, but then they were mostly talking about hunting scenarios. I might pass the 12x42's and try these.

    • @jrnumex9286
      @jrnumex9286 4 месяца назад

      for alcohol drinkers, only they know the "shakes" factor

  • @mountainfaunalover
    @mountainfaunalover 4 месяца назад

    where Can I buy it for my atx 115mm?

  • @derekc5804
    @derekc5804 4 месяца назад

    What is the other " side of the business ".....

  • @s.d.r1062
    @s.d.r1062 5 месяцев назад

    Wich are better for bird viewing and wildlife in the woods. Victory Pocket 8x25 or Swarovski Curio 7x 21?

  • @GaryPatefield
    @GaryPatefield 5 месяцев назад

    Don’t understand firms making instruments this expensive without image stabilisation. It would only put the price up a few hundred quid or less and be a genuine improvement.

    • @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
      @SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 5 месяцев назад

      Having discussed this with Swarovski, their opinion is that they make a better system without it at this stage in time due to weight, cost and particularly then, performance at this weight and balance. The forehead rest is still a better option taking these factors into consideration. It's a topic they have fully analyzed and could make tomorrow - but with no real world advantage. The same is true of the Visio.