East of England Binocular Centre
70 Shearwater Road, Lincoln, LN6 0XA, England.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1522 807991 or
call FREEPHONE 0800 0430152 (UK only)
Mail Order Only Optical Specialists
Telephone: +44 (0) 1522 807991 or
call FREEPHONE 0800 0430152 (UK only)
Mail Order Only Optical Specialists
Opticron Binoculars
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Opticron Observation 11x80 is a high magnification, quality instrument.
Superior clarity and light gathering in twilight make this model, an exceptional instrument for binocular astronomy, for use in low light conditions or because of its big, bright image, for prolonged observation. The 11x magnification is slightly higher than average, but the 80mm objective lenses are much bigger than most binoculars. The Opticron Observation 11x80 is rubber covered and is supplied with a case and a 30 year guarantee. Stock Availability: Available from stock. Show Box Photograph Price shown includes VAT and SHIPPING for this item to: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Other countries shipping is charged at cost, email for details. This page updated: 09 September 2010 |
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John Thorpe 09/10/2006 15:15:05 | I m interested in the Opticrom Observation Binoculars. I suppose it s out of the question to come and try before I buy since you have to get them in but I wonder for both astronomical and terrestrial use which would be the better to use - the 15x80 or the 11x80. In other words, one gives more light gathering and the other more magnification. Is the extra light noticeable or indeed is the extra magnifcation more noticeable?
Decisions decisions... Advise please! John thorpe |
eebc - Chris 09/10/2006 15:39:48 | For astronomical use, we sell about the same quantities of each, however for terrestrial use, most people go for the 15x (or even the 20x80).
The extra magnification is particularly noticable when used terrestrially. On a dull day, both models seem to be about the same brightness, however I have not tried them both out at night. Currently the only large binoculars we have in stock are the new Optical Hardware 20x80 binoculars (details Here), which you are welcome to try. |
Justin Moss 03/08/2007 19:45:05 | I am very interested in the Opticron Observation 11x80. An 11x80 has been suggested to me and I am lead to believe this resolution would be of a quality capable of viewing saturn s rings. Is this correct? Could you offer me any advise as to wheter Bodies such as Jupiter and its moons would be visible through these particular Binoculars?
Thanks in advance! |
eebc - Jamie. 07/08/2007 17:49:19 | Sorry for the delay in replying, none of our current staff are astronomers so it took a few days to discuss your query with a friend of mine who has all sorts of telescopes and binoculars.
He says that to see the rings of Saturn, you need atleast 30x magnification also some people claim to be able to make out the rings at 20x. (I did try a pair of 20x80 binoculars and could only make it out as an oval shape). He also said to get a good look at the rings a telescope was needed. |