Opticron Oregon 11x70s

[stafford_stargazer]

Hello all.

Bought these binoculars for general astro and the odd long distance wildlife, birding etc, can't find any reviews so just wondered if anyone has any opinions or views on how these should perform?

Suppose I'm looking for justification for buying them lol, I thought the 11x and biggish objective should make them pretty good for astro use.

Thanks gaz

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[BinocularSky]

I reviewed them in the January Sky@Night mag.

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[stafford_stargazer]

Excellent any chance of a link to review if its available or your views pls :-)

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[BinocularSky]

Doesn't seem to be on the S@N website yet;

My conclusion:

Overall, this is a very competent entry-level binocular for budding deep-sky aficionados and those who want ultra-portable wide-angle deep-sky views under dark skies.

[stafford_stargazer]

Thankyou very much, must admit only had a quick glance through when I woke about 2am and they showed plenty of faint stars, might be good for deep sky, let's hope for a clear night.

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[trynda1701]

What does the actual aperture measure out as?

Mark

[Chinapig]

I tried the Opticrons at the IAS - a very helpful Opticron lady took a few pairs outside for me to try on long-distance targets. i liked the 11x70s a lot, and if you're going to use these for long-distance wildlife, as well as astro, then I reckon you made a damn good choice.

Compared to the ubiquitous 10x50s, you should get a wee bit more mag, along with more light grasp.

Enjoy!

[stafford_stargazer]

Yeah I'm liking them, and for good daytime use too..I will measure the aperture in a few mins and get bk , cheers

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[stafford_stargazer]

Clear aperture 71mm..

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[BinocularSky]

What does the actual aperture measure out as?

Mark

Effective aperture is about 62.5mm - like all binoculars of this class, they are stopped down in the prism housing.

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[BinocularSky]

Apologies; that 62.5mm was from memory and is incorrect.  Now back at my desk, I have consulted my notes:  I measured the effective aperture at 64mm.

[stafford_stargazer]

Thanks for the precise update, just outside testing these out, pretty impressed but in quite a light polluted area at the moment away from home.

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