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  • 8x Binoculars - Why Buy? - South West Optics
    March 28, 2025

    8x Binoculars - Why Buy?

    Introduction In this week's blog, we will dive headfirst into the world of 8x magnification binoculars—the gold standard for optics enthusiasts! So, why is 8x power such a firm favourite? Why do birdwatchers, stargazers, and adventure-seekers alike swear by them?...

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  • The Frank Perspective: A quick guide to the best of the Binoculars under £500
    August 15, 2024

    Hawke Frontier vs Opticron DBA VHD - Great Value Under £500: The Frank Perspective

    Last week, my wife and I were out and about in the South Hams in Devon, near where I live and where South West Optics is based. While we were driving down a country lane towards a friends farm, we spotted a juvenile buzzard on a telegraph pole. We stopped the car and popped out my trusty pair of Opticron Veranos 10x42 (excellent bino’s for the price) and watched for a while as it sat looking for things to pounce on for dinner.
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