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  • The Frank Perspective: Kowa vs Swarovski – Travel Scope Delight
    December 12, 2024

    The Frank Perspective: Kowa vs Swarovski – Travel Scope Delight

    I was talking to Russell about why I like the Trinovids and he asked if id ever thought of getting a spotting scope. To be honest, I really hadn’t given it a thought! I’ve not really used a spotting scope for any length of time so I’m not sure how I would get on with one. Plus, there’s the added weight and size to consider. I’m often out with a bag full of cameras so to carry a scope around as well didn’t seem so appealing until Russell suggested a travel scope. Now, why didn’t I think of that?
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  • South West Optics Partnership with Paignton Zoo
    October 14, 2024

    South West Optics Has Partnered Up With Paignton Zoo

    South West Optics are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Paignton Zoo, who are part of the Wild Planet Trust.

    As you know, we not only pride ourselves on being able to offer you the largest choice of high-quality optics, alongside excellent customer service, but we also have a strong love of the natural world and we aspire to help our customers find and nurture a deeper connection with the wildlife around us. This partnership is the perfect way to continue our love of wildlife and everything that goes with it!

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  • Francesco Gola - Master of Seascape and Landscape Photography
    October 14, 2024

    Francesco Gola - Master of Seascape and Landscape Photography

    Francesco Gola’s expertise and influence in the world of landscape photography have not gone unnoticed by major photography brands. Francesco has partnered with South West Optics to become a brand ambassador for Leofoto, a leading manufacturer of high-quality tripods. This partnership is a natural fit, as Gola is known for his precision and attention to detail, qualities that are essential for a landscape photographer who relies on stability and reliability in their equipment.

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

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

    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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  • Picture of Siskin at a bird feeder- RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch- South West Optics
    January 23, 2024

    Exploring Nature's Beauty: RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

    Step into the captivating realm of birdwatching, where each wingbeat and song forms a tapestry of nature's marvels. In this blog post, we'll delve into the excitement of participating in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch—an annual event connecting individuals with the diverse birdlife in their own backyards.
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  • Birding with a Novice- South West Optics
    October 22, 2023

    Birding with a Novice: Join Me as I Stumble My Way into Birding for the First Time

    I’ve always had an interest in nature and wildlife in general. I was born in Paignton, Devon, but spent my early years living in the Essex countryside. Where we lived, there were no real made up roads and very few neighbours so consequently I spent a lot of my childhood roaming the fields alone looking for things to do (or mischief as my grandparents called it).
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