The undoubted success of the current MINOX 8x42 and 10x42 BL's in the UK market in ... more
particular has prompted MINOX Germany to complete the 'BL' lightweight range with an 8 x 32, a specification that is becoming more and more popular due to its naturally ...
Postage & Packaging: £2.99 Availability: Usually dispatched within 2-3 business days...
Advantages: Boasts a never before seen touch interface. Disadvantages: Battery life can deplete rather quickly depending on use.
Where to start?
The Ipod Touch comes with 3 capacites. It has 8gb, 16gb and finally 32gb. I myself have the 8gb model and don't see the need for the extreme 32gb.
The "iTouch" boasts a touch interface that is way ahead of anything else on the market. Just a simple tap and everything is at your beck and call (who needs a click-wheel anyway?)
The latest model boasts such things as safari web browser (wi-fi required) or e-mail (must set-up account). Youtube itself even is given its own button!
You can watch movies (£7 from iTunes), Music videos (£1.89) or view video podcasts.
You also have the option of google maps, weather and even stocks to keep up with the economic crisis.
Finally, a main selling-point for the touch is the new applications, never before seen on previous ipods. You have the choice of litteally hundreds that are free ...
Advantages: Weight, ergonomics, clarity, brightness, ease of use Disadvantages: 8x mag
SWAROVSKI EL 8x32
Some words of explanation... The name 'binocular' derives from the Latin bi (meaning two) and oculus (meaning eye) and describes a hand held optical device whose function is essentially to magnify distant images using an eyepiece and so allow them to be examined in detail.
* Objective lens - this is the large lens at the far end of the binocular.
* Ocular lens - the lens in the eyepiece.
There are two main designs of binocular:
* Porroprism: traditional, classic shape and design.
* Roof-prism: recognized by its straight tube like appearance.
Prism - a block of glass with triangular section having accurately polished edges, used to reflect light. Roof prism binoculars tend to have straight barrels.
What do the figures mean? All binoculars have a set of two figures indicating ...
Advantages: Superb optical quality,light,well built. Disadvantages: Price may put people off.
' refers to the special eyepieces that enable comfortable, full-field viewing, whether or not the user is wearing spectacles; the 'N' stands for exceptional near viewing.
And some stats for those technos out there.
Magnification : 8x
Front lens diameter : 32mm
Exit pupil : 4mm
Field of view : 130m @ 1000m
Near focus : 2.2m (approx.)
Dimensions : 112 x 117 x 45mm
Weight : 625g
Happy birding! ...
cetacean 16.05.2005
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