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Recapping the 2024 Optics Fling
Thanks to everyone that came out and made our event another successful Fling!
2024 Optics Fling
Join us on May 31 - June 1, 2024 for birding, presentations, great deals on optics, and fun times! Get the schedule and details here.
Birding Optics Care Guide: 10 Tips for Longevity and Performance
By following these 10 tips for cleaning, maintaining, and storing your birding optics, you can enjoy crisp, clear views of your feathered friends t...
Exploring Beyond Binoculars and Spotting Scopes: A Guide to Other Birding Optics
While binoculars and spotting scopes are fantastic tools for birdwatching, there's a world of other optics waiting to be explored. In this guide, w...
2023 Optics Fling
Our popular Optics Fling is back June 2-3, 2023! Join us for field trips, presentations, and a massive sale on new, used, and demo optics and birdi...
How to Adjust your Binocular Diopter
The diopter is the mechanism that allows you to adjust the focus for each eye individually, improving your viewing experience. You can adjust the ...
Article: Optics Buying Guide
We understand the importance of choosing a binocular or spotting scope that works for you and are pleased to provide this detailed and easy to use ...
Video: Binocular Basics, Why Go Premium, and Choosing the Binocular that Will Suit Your Needs
This full-length video goes through all the details of what makes a quality binocular and how to choose the right optics for you.
Video: Optics Care and Maintenance
Optics Care and Maintenance With Clay Taylor of Swarovski Optik
Video: Tripods, Heads, and Accessories for Spotting Scopes
Video: Tripods and Heads for Spotting Scopes With Clay Taylor of Swarovski Optik
Video: Spotting Scope Photography with a DSLR Camera
Spotting Scope Photography with a DSLR Camera With Clay Taylor of Swarovski Optik
Article: Binocular Basics
Binoculars are typically described by two numbers, such as 7x35, referred to as, “seven by thirty-five”. The first number given is the power or m...