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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2023
What is the Kowa System?
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!
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!
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Fluorite Crystal Explained with Kowa's Rob Wilton
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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! Russel takes a look at the Zeiss Conquest HDX Binoculars. You can find this scope as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Kowa Power! The TSN-55A PROMINAR Spotting Scope
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Kowa Power! The TSN-55A PROMINAR Spotting Scope Russel takes a look at the Kowa TSN-55A PROMINAR Spotting Scope. You can find this scope as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
Light, Bright And Full Of Bite - The Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope!
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Light, Bright And Full Of Bite - The Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope! Russel takes a look at the amazing Swarovski NL Pure 14x52 Binoculars. You can find this scope as well as the rest of our range at www.swoptics.co.uk Thanks for watching!
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
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How To Open The Bushnell Prime L20 Trail Cam
Swarovski's New 10x52 - King of the Hill. Glass of Pure Class.
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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
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Interpupillary Distance
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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
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Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Maximising Field Of View
Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Diopter Adjustment
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Getting The Best Out Of Your Binos - Diopter Adjustment
Swarovski and Zeiss - The big guns are out. Take a look at how a 50mm objective lens could assist u!
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Swarovski and Zeiss - The big guns are out. Take a look at how a 50mm objective lens could assist u!
Very useful tips! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful! Thanks
You're welcome!
Very useful! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I spent about £40 on an adaptor but it only caused frustration. Didn't have a specific ring for my scope like this one.
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.
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 :)
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.
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!
Hi Russell. Spoke to you today.. Best regards Tim Clark Isle of Wight
Hi Tim, It was good to talk and I hope informative too. Thanks for the call. Kindest regards.
Hello , Dear sir , Where is this binocular from ?? Germany or China ?? Thanks 🙏
Liking these 'fire side' chats Russ
Hopefully, Zeiss will bring out a small spotter to compete with the Swarovski ATC.
Quite a lot of pocket money....
Thanks for this - I'm trying to decide between these and the swaro el 8.5s that are signifigntly cheaper now. Tough!
I have a need to visit, although I’m not sure my wife would be that happy with the consequences to our credit card 😬
Hey guys, would you mind reviewing the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32? 🙏🏻
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?
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.
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Welcome!
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Many thanks Russell - really useful
Very welcome!
Really interesting - thanks Russell
Very welcome!
-love these short review.. 'excellent Russ' :)
Many thanks!
Cool
I want a low power model to enable viewing the ground at my feet. Why? Rock hounding.
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.
@@Jaccayumitty Thx! Ordered!
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?
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.
thank you :)
An impressive looking binocular, think I'll look into the rest of their range! Thanks for the review, Cheers!
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Yes you will love it, it’s a fabulous pair of bins. I think it outperforms the Swarovski cl companion.
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.
Thank you for the very kind feedback. It is our pleasure.
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+
We are selling this at £2,089.
£1050 for 8x42
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).
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.
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The price?
Please contact us as suggested in the video. They are available on pre-order at this time. Many thanks.
THE best 10x25 binos on earth for sure!
Price?
£2’200
Phew!
Never thought of this, great idea. Keeps both eyes relaxed too, as they would be when viewing normally. Thanks for the tip 👍
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
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!
No you didn’t, no human can hold them satisfactorily at that magnification
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.
The magnification and the sensor resolution
i hope 14 x 52 is the jewel in crown as in my shopping cart
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.
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So can a x14 binocular be steady enough if just handheld? Or do they need to be mounted on a tri-pod?
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.
@@Bikerbeest Wow.... game changing.
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!!
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.
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.
Amazing love the steering wheel analogy...
75th year, in fact.
I need to know if the 14's are hand holdable for wildlife viewing.
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.
@@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.
for alcohol drinkers, only they know the "shakes" factor
where Can I buy it for my atx 115mm?
What is the other " side of the business ".....
Wich are better for bird viewing and wildlife in the woods. Victory Pocket 8x25 or Swarovski Curio 7x 21?
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.
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.
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