This weekend we have a Binocular and Telescope Demonstration event where you can try and buy from our wide range of optics, with friendly and experienced advisors on hand to help you choose the best equipment for your needs. In addition to our usual range, we also have some excellent new models to try, as RSPB has expanded their own range with the new RSPB Harrier telescopes. Chris from the shop has written a little piece below to tell you all about them:
The new mid-range RSPB Harrier range is now available from stock at RSPB Conwy. The highlight is the ED glass used in construction, giving sharp, bright images even under poor light conditions.
The range includes 65mm and 80mm front objective scope bodies, along with fixed and zoom eyepiece options and sits between the existing AG and HD models. These lightweight scopes are made of polycarbon, are fully waterproofed and nitrogen-filled to prevent internal condensation, and are supplied complete with a stay-on case.
They are available in the following packages:
RSPB Harrier 65mm scope, case and 26x eyepiece at £399.00
RSPB Harrier 65mm scope, case and 15 – 45x eyepiece at £449.00
RSPB Harrier 80mm scope, case and 35x eyepiece at £449.00
RSPB Harrier 80mm scope, case and 20 – 60x eyepiece at £499.00
The scopes handle well with good focusing; the images are sharp, bright and natural looking with no noticeable colour cast or chromatic aberration. The fixed magnification eyepiece gives the brightest, sharpest image as would be expected, and the zoom is very good, giving the flexibility of a wide range of magnification. The 80mm Harrier is fitted with a long foot with five different mounting points to aid good balance and position for a wide range of tripods, mounts or viewing positions.
The new Harrier scopes offer a new scope with great performance, complete with a stay-on case at a very competitive price; they are worth a serious look if you are looking for a mid-range scope.
So come along on Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 4 pm and try them out, and while you're here, why not have a walk round the reserve, browse our shop sale bargains, or enjoy the wintry view from the Coffee Shop over a delicious mug of coffee and a slice of cake?